Knicks lose to Spurs amid street fights in NYC after game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, losing 115-111. The game, held at Madison Square Garden, was marked by heightened security due to the presence of Donald Trump. Following the game, unrest erupted as crowds gathered in Midtown, resulting in reports of street fights on 42nd Street and clashes with police. Twenty-one people were taken into custody, including eight facing charges related to violence, and five officers were injured. The Knicks are set to play Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on June 11, with increased security measures expected.
- •Knicks lose Game 3 to Spurs, 115-111.
- •Heightened security in NYC due to Trump's attendance.
- •Post-game street fights reported on 42nd Street.
- •21 arrests made, five police officers injured.
- •Next game scheduled for June 11 at Madison Square Garden.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Anti-Trump Base’: Fan reacts as Reports of Street Fights Emerge Across NYC After Knicks Game Amid Heavy Security Presence
"After waiting 27 years for the opportunity, the game on June 8 was not only another NBA Finals game hosted by New York but certainly one that went well beyond the realm of the game. With the New York Knicks’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 115-111, the night in New [...]
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