Spurs fans in New York celebrate amidst Knicks NBA Finals excitement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs fans in New York City are finding ways to celebrate their team during a pivotal NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. Game five is currently underway, with both teams vying for crucial victory. The atmosphere is charged as Knicks fans hope for their first championship in over 50 years. Despite the Knicks' dominance in the city, Spurs fans carve out community spaces, including at Yellow Rose, a Texas-themed restaurant. Reports have highlighted instances of violence against Spurs fans, prompting players to call for respect among supporters.
- •Game five of the NBA Finals is currently in progress.
- •Knicks fans are aiming for their first championship in over 50 years.
- •Spurs fans in NYC are creating supportive spaces despite tension.
- •Violence against Spurs fans has been reported, raising safety concerns.
- •Local bars are promoting unity among fans of both teams.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Surrounded by Knicks fever, Spurs fans in New York need to celebrate, too
"In a Knicks-dominant city, San Antonio Spurs fans living in New York City carve out spaces to celebrate their team's run in the NBA Finals.
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