Knicks fans clash with police outside Game 3 watch party
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:37 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Knicks fans clashed with police outside Bryant Park during a Game 3 watch party on June 8, 2026. Tensions escalated quickly as many fans were unable to enter the event. Brawls broke out, prompting officers in riot gear to respond, deploying pepper spray to control the situation. As the conflict unfolded, at least one individual reportedly threw a bottle at the police. The gathering coincided with the Knicks-Spurs matchup, indicating significant fan enthusiasm.
- •Clash occurred at Bryant Park during Knicks-Spurs Game 3 watch party.
- •Fans became unruly after many could not enter the watch area.
- •Police in riot gear deployed pepper spray to manage the crowd.
- •At least one individual threw a bottle at an officer during the chaos.
- •The situation developed just one hour after the game began.
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