Knicks fans celebrate as team reaches NBA Finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The New York Knicks' NBA Finals run has captured widespread attention, from red carpets to rooftops. Following their recent victory, the streets of Midtown became a scene of jubilant chaos with fans celebrating. Knicks supporters at The Rutherford celebrated the title while others took to the streets, creating heavy crowds and bottlenecks, particularly in Penn Station. This excitement marks a significant moment for the team and its fanbase, as they revel in a championship opportunity not experienced since 2012.
- •Knicks are in the NBA Finals after a long championship drought.
- •Fans celebrated in Midtown, creating chaotic street scenes.
- •Victory celebrations were marked with significant crowds at venues like The Rutherford.
- •Penn Station experienced heavy congestion as fans exited events.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — An NYPD Officer Said I Could Climb A Street Sign After The Knicks Won The NBA Finals: ‘This Is Your Chance’
- 8:51 PMVariety — An NYPD Officer Said I Could Climb A Street Sign After The Knicks Won The NBA Finals: ‘This Is Your Chance’ - Variety
"The last place I expected to hear people talking about the Knicks was the Tony Awards. Yet there I was, interviewing Daniel Radcliffe on the red carpet and asking him about the energy in New York. Radcliffe, of course, knew I was talking about the Knicks’ playoff run (though maybe I shouldn’t say of course: …
"The New York Knicks won a championship for the first time in 53 years. The celebration in the streets afterwards was unexpected.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:51 PMAn NYPD Officer Said I Could Climb A Street Sign After The Knicks Won The NBA Finals: ‘This Is Your Chance’
The last place I expected to hear people talking about the Knicks was the Tony Awards. Yet there I was, interviewing Daniel Radcliffe on the red carpet and asking him about the energy in New York. Radcliffe, of course, knew I was talking about the Knicks’ playoff run (though maybe I shouldn’t say of course: …
- VarietyJun 14, 2026, 8:51 PMAn NYPD Officer Said I Could Climb A Street Sign After The Knicks Won The NBA Finals: ‘This Is Your Chance’ - Variety
The New York Knicks won a championship for the first time in 53 years. The celebration in the streets afterwards was unexpected.
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