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Knicks fans clash with police during Bryant Park watch party chaos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks fans clash with police during Bryant Park watch party chaos

Summary

Unruly Knicks fans disrupted a watch party at Bryant Park on June 8, blocking W. 42nd St. traffic, uprooting trees, and injuring multiple NYPD officers. Up to five officers were hurt, with at least two requiring medical attention. Authorities reported that 21 individuals were taken into custody, many facing charges like assault and disorderly conduct amid the chaos. The incident followed the Knicks' loss to the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 3. Officials continue to evaluate the potential impact on future public gatherings, especially with Game 4 approaching on June 10.

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•Knicks fans disrupted a watch party, blocking traffic and vandalizing property.
•Up to five NYPD officers sustained injuries during the incident.
•Authorities arrested 21 individuals for various offenses.
•The chaos occurred after the Knicks lost to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
•Future watch parties are under review following the events of June 8.

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1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans assault NYPD cops, block traffic, uproot trees at Bryant Park watch party

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Unruly Knicks fans went wild at a watch party at Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan, blocking traffic on W. 42nd St., ripping trees out of the ground and injuring least two NYPD cops, police said Tuesday. Up to five officers were injured, some by glass objects that were thrown, late Monday, according to the Police Benevolent Association, the NYPD’s largest union. Twenty-one people were taken ...
— Yahoo Sports

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