NYPD arrest 15, people appear to throw eggs at Victor Wembanyama after Game 4
Key Points:
- The NYPD arrested 15 people and issued criminal summonses to 41 others during and after the New York Knicks' Game 4 NBA Finals win over the San Antonio Spurs, amid a crowd of about 10,000 near Madison Square Garden that became increasingly destructive.
- Incidents included people jumping on vehicles, damaging police cars, attempting to flip a taxi, throwing bottles at police, climbing structures, breaking into a tractor trailer, and injuring 10 officers, one seriously.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was targeted with eggs thrown at him as he entered the team hotel following the game, according to social media videos.
- The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and have faced heightened security and political debate over crowd control measures around Madison Square Garden, with Knicks owner James Dolan criticizing city officials for strict security protocols.
- Previous watch parties have been canceled or moved due to crowd restrictions and safety concerns, with prior incidents including arrests and officer injuries during earlier playoff games.