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Spurs fan assaulted after NBA Finals Game 3; players and celebrities speak out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Spurs fan assaulted after NBA Finals Game 3; players and celebrities speak out
Summary

A San Antonio Spurs fan was assaulted while walking back to his hotel following Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 10, 2026. The victim was surrounded by suspects who punched, kicked, and stole his Spurs jersey. Players from the Spurs and Knicks, including Karl-Anthony Towns, condemned the attack, emphasizing respect during games. The NYPD is seeking information about the incident, which occurred on West 47th Street shortly after midnight, as videos surfaced online allegedly showing Spurs fans being harassed after the game, where the Spurs defeated the Knicks 115-111 at Madison Square Garden.

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  • •Spurs fan attacked after Game 3 on June 10, 2026.
  • •The suspects stole the victim's Spurs jersey during the assault.
  • •NYPD released images of the suspects; investigation ongoing.
  • •Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Stiller condemned the violence.
  • •Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 at Madison Square Garden.
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  • 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs fan assaulted after NBA Finals Game 3; Knicks and Spurs players, celebrities condemn attack
What they're saying
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Police are looking for the suspects behind an ugly attack on a San Antonio Spurs fan, as he walked back to his hotel after Game 3.

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