Knicks fans celebrate Finals win but multiple arrests occur
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Multiple Knicks fans were arrested Wednesday night during a celebration of the team's NBA Finals Game 1 victory at Madison Square Garden's first outdoor watch party in weeks. The gathering saw supporters filling the streets after the Knicks' 105-95 win against the San Antonio Spurs, monitored by a significant police presence. Reports of festive celebrations were overshadowed by the arrests, which occurred amid the jubilant atmosphere. Details about the reasons for the arrests and the identities of those detained have not yet been disclosed.
- •Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the Finals
- •Celebration took place at Madison Square Garden's outdoor watch party
- •Multiple arrests occurred during the festivities
- •A significant police presence ensured crowd safety
- •The watch party marked the first outdoor event permitted in weeks
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Multiple Knicks fans were arrested Wednesday night …
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