Knicks title celebration leads to arrests and injuries in NYC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Following the New York Knicks' championship win, numerous incidents erupted in New York City. The police reported 63 arrests and injuries to 10 officers around Madison Square Garden after the team's victory on June 14, 2026. Multiple vehicles, including five school buses, were set on fire, while a 17-year-old sustained a gunshot wound nearby. The Knicks celebrated their first title since 1973 with watch parties across the city, but tensions flared over crowd management. NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a championship parade scheduled for Thursday.
- •Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973.
- •63 arrests and 10 officer injuries reported.
- •Five school buses set ablaze during celebration.
- •A 17-year-old boy shot in the foot, now stable.
- •Championship parade planned for Thursday in Manhattan.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Title Celebration Sparks Arrests, Fires, and Injuries in NYC
"The Knicks clinched the 2026 NBA title on the road.
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