26 taken into custody after Knicks watch party outside MSG

Following the Knicks' NBA Finals Game 2 win on June 5, a large watch party outside Madison Square Garden drew an estimated 6,500 fans. The celebration turned chaotic, resulting in 26 arrests, including one individual accused of assaulting a police officer. Police reported that disturbances began before the game, with initial arrests for assault and climbing infrastructure. After the game, crowds blocked vehicle traffic and some resisted police orders. Authorities indicated that a large gathering is expected for Game 3 on June 8, as the Knicks aim to extend their postseason success with a 13-game winning streak.

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