Knicks Game 3 watch party leads to 21 arrests in NYC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
A watch party for the New York Knicks' Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Bryant Park ended with 21 arrests following confrontations between fans and police. The event saw thousands in attendance to watch the Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs, who won the game 115-111, reducing the Knicks' series lead to 2-1. Post-game, a chaotic scene ensued as fights broke out and fans threw objects at officers. Eight individuals were charged with offenses such as assaulting police, while 13 received summons for disorderly conduct. The watch party for Game 4 is expected to proceed within a secured area near Madison Square Garden, where security restrictions will be enforced due to the attendance of President Donald Trump.
- •21 people were arrested at a Knicks watch party in Bryant Park.
- •The Spurs defeated the Knicks 115-111 in Game 3.
- •Fights and chaos erupted after the game concluded.
- •Eight individuals face serious charges, while 13 received disorderly conduct summons.
- •A watch party for Game 4 is planned with heightened security measures.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Game 3 watch party in NYC ends with 21 people arrested
"The traditional watch party outside of MSG is expected to return for Wednesday's Game 4.
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