New Yorker confronts unruly Knicks fans after Game 3 loss

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

New Yorker confronts unruly Knicks fans after Game 3 loss
Summary

Following the Knicks' loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 12, a chaotic scene unfolded in Midtown Manhattan where a crowd grew unruly. Videos showed fans fighting and vandalizing property, prompting police intervention that led to 21 arrests. Amid the turmoil, local resident Balladoli Mieses intervened, expressing his discontent with the destructive behavior. Mieses, whose outcry went viral, said he would act again to protect his city. After the Knicks won Game 4, another crowd became disruptive, resulting in 56 additional arrests. The Knicks are set to play Game 5 next.

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  • Knicks lost Game 3 to the Spurs on June 12.
  • Police arrested 21 individuals during the post-game unrest.
  • Balladoli Mieses confronted fans damaging property.
  • 56 arrests followed Game 4 win for the Knicks.
  • Knicks prepare for Game 5 on Saturday.
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  • 11:03 PMYahoo SportsNew Yorker confronts unruly Knicks fans: "This is our city"
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When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.

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