Knicks fans assault Spurs fans after NBA Finals Game 3 loss
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
After the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in NBA Finals Game 3 on June 8, reports emerged of Knicks fans physically attacking Spurs fans in New York City. The incidents followed a long-awaited Finals game at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks' series lead was reduced to 2-1. Videos of the assaults circulated online, prompting reactions from players like Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns, who condemned the violence and highlighted the importance of respect among fans. Game 4 is scheduled for June 10.
- •Knicks lose to Spurs, narrowing series lead to 2-1.
- •Fans assaulted others wearing Spurs jerseys post-game.
- •Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns spoke out against violence.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for June 10.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — What Ben Stiller had to say after Knicks fans’ ‘disrespectful’ post-Game 3 behavior
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Stiller condemns Knicks fans' violence against Spurs fans
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans attacked Spurs fans in the streets after NBA Finals loss, and players are speaking out
"Madison Square Garden waited 26 years to host an NBA Finals game, but the home fans saw a loss on Monday night when the San Antonio Spurs beat the Knicks in Game 3 to trim New York’s series lead to 2-1. After the game, there were multiple reports of Knicks fans physically attacking Spurs fans […]
"Ben Stiller called for perspective after the New York Knicks’ Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs led to ugly scenes involving fans after the final buzzer. The Knicks’ 115-111 defeat at Madison Square Garden already hurt because it cut their NBA Finals lead to 2-1.
"At least 21 people were arrested after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday, per ABC News.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:19 AMWhat Ben Stiller had to say after Knicks fans’ ‘disrespectful’ post-Game 3 behavior
Ben Stiller called for perspective after the New York Knicks’ Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs led to ugly scenes involving fans after the final buzzer. The Knicks’ 115-111 defeat at Madison Square Garden already hurt because it cut their NBA Finals lead to 2-1.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 2:13 AMBen Stiller condemns Knicks fans' violence against Spurs fans
At least 21 people were arrested after the Knicks defeated the Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday, per ABC News.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:04 PMKnicks fans attacked Spurs fans in the streets after NBA Finals loss, and players are speaking out
Madison Square Garden waited 26 years to host an NBA Finals game, but the home fans saw a loss on Monday night when the San Antonio Spurs beat the Knicks in Game 3 to trim New York’s series lead to 2-1. After the game, there were multiple reports of Knicks fans physically attacking Spurs fans […]
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