Search underway for New York mob that attacked Spurs fan following NBA Finals game: NYPD
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Key Points:
- The NYPD is searching for members of a mob who assaulted a 39-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan and forcibly removed his jersey after Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Midtown Manhattan.
- Surveillance photos of five suspects wanted for robbery related to the incident have been released, but no arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon.
- Following the Knicks' Game 3 loss, at least 21 people were arrested for various offenses including assaulting police officers and disorderly conduct amid chaotic post-game scenes.
- Fan watch parties outside Madison Square Garden for Game 4 were canceled, with Knicks owner James Dolan criticizing city officials for limiting crowd capacity and calling the restrictions excessive.
- The Knicks currently lead the NBA Finals series 2-1 in their pursuit of their first championship since 1973.