Knicks win Game 2, police officer assaulted during post-game celebration
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The New York Knicks secured a 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, taking a 2-0 series lead. Following the win, celebrations turned chaotic outside Madison Square Garden, leading to the arrest of 17 individuals and an assault on a police officer. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the violence in a social media statement, emphasizing the need for responsible celebrations as the series shifts back to New York. The Knicks will have the opportunity to close out the Finals in front of their home crowd in the upcoming games at Madison Square Garden.
- •Knicks win Game 2, leading 2-0 in the NBA Finals.
- •Chaos erupted post-game, resulting in 17 arrests.
- •A police officer was assaulted amid the celebrations.
- •Mayor Mamdani called the violence 'unacceptable.'
- •Next two games will be held at Madison Square Garden.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Unacceptable’ — Mayor Zohran Mamdani Breaks Silence on Assault of NYPD Officer After Knicks’ Game 2 Win in NBA Finals
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Unacceptable’: Zohran Mamdani issues statement on police officer assault after Knicks win
"The New York Knicks are in the midst of a historic playoff run, winning 13 consecutive games as they look to win their first NBA Championship since 1973. Understandably, the team’s fans have been excited, but some fans took things a little too far following the team’s latest win. On Friday night, the Knicks pulled…
"New York Knicks fans had plenty to celebrate after their team escaped with a dramatic 105-104 win on Friday night, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. However, some postgame celebrations in Manhattan crossed the line, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also weighing in on the incident.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM‘Unacceptable’ — Mayor Zohran Mamdani Breaks Silence on Assault of NYPD Officer After Knicks’ Game 2 Win in NBA Finals
New York Knicks fans had plenty to celebrate after their team escaped with a dramatic 105-104 win on Friday night, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. However, some postgame celebrations in Manhattan crossed the line, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also weighing in on the incident.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:15 AM‘Unacceptable’: Zohran Mamdani issues statement on police officer assault after Knicks win
The New York Knicks are in the midst of a historic playoff run, winning 13 consecutive games as they look to win their first NBA Championship since 1973. Understandably, the team’s fans have been excited, but some fans took things a little too far following the team’s latest win. On Friday night, the Knicks pulled…
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