NYPD responds as Knicks fans celebrate Game 4 victory in Manhattan
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:04 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
After the New York Knicks achieved a historic Game 4 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, thousands of fans flooded the streets of Manhattan on June 11, 2026. They celebrated the team's 107-106 win, marked by a dramatic 29-point comeback, which gave New York a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. However, celebrations turned destructive as fans vandalized property, including smashing a yellow taxi cab. The NYPD deployed officers to manage the chaos and made several arrests. The Knicks now look to secure the championship title in Game 5.
- •Knicks lead NBA Finals series 3-1 after Game 4 victory.
- •Fans vandalize property including a yellow cab in the celebrations.
- •NYPD responds with mounted units to control crowds and clear streets.
- •Multiple arrests were made amid public disorder during celebrations.
- •Knicks aim to clinch the championship in Game 5.
- 7:04 AMYahoo Sports — Multiple people arrested in New York City as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cops hurt, 56 arrests as jubilant Knicks fans destroy yellow cab and CitiBikes in Midtown mayhem after Finals win
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans flood Manhattan streets after historic Game 4 victory vs. Spurs
"NEW YORK — Ten NYPD cops were injured and 56 arrests were made as jubilant fans went wild in the streets of Midtown during the Knicks’ come-from-behind victory in the NBA Final Game 4 — with celebrants destroying a yellow cab and Citi Bikes and setting off fireworks, officials said Thursday. Cops were out in force as thousands of fans in Knicks jerseys mobbed the streets around Madison Square ...
"Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.
"Knicks fans smash a yellow cab and clash with the NYPD on 7th Ave after a historic Game 4 NBA Finals win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:04 AMMultiple people arrested in New York City as Knicks fans celebrate NBA championship
Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:30 PMCops hurt, 56 arrests as jubilant Knicks fans destroy yellow cab and CitiBikes in Midtown mayhem after Finals win
NEW YORK — Ten NYPD cops were injured and 56 arrests were made as jubilant fans went wild in the streets of Midtown during the Knicks’ come-from-behind victory in the NBA Final Game 4 — with celebrants destroying a yellow cab and Citi Bikes and setting off fireworks, officials said Thursday. Cops were out in force as thousands of fans in Knicks jerseys mobbed the streets around Madison Square ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:23 PMKnicks fans flood Manhattan streets after historic Game 4 victory vs. Spurs
Knicks fans smash a yellow cab and clash with the NYPD on 7th Ave after a historic Game 4 NBA Finals win.
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