Teen shot and buses set ablaze after Knicks' championship win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Following the New York Knicks' historic NBA championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, chaos erupted in Manhattan. Celebrations turned violent as a teenager was shot and multiple buses were torched. The Knicks secured their first championship in over 50 years with a 94-90 win in Texas. Gunfire broke out near Times Square, wounding a 17-year-old. Disorderly behavior led to at least 63 arrests, with charges including assault on police and criminal possession of a weapon. New York City plans official celebrations for June 15, including a parade and ceremony.
- •Knicks win first championship since 1973 with a 94-90 victory.
- •Celebrations in Manhattan lead to violence and 63 arrests.
- •A teenager was shot amid the chaos, with no fatalities reported.
- •Buses used for World Cup fans were destroyed during the celebrations.
- •Official celebrations planned for June 15 include a city parade.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA championship win for Knicks
"New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years.A 17-year-old who was shot near Manhattan's Times Square was taken to the hospital in a police car because an ambulance could not get through the streets due to the crowds.
"At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder in Manhattan after the Knicks' win over the Spurs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:01 PMDozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title
New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years.A 17-year-old who was shot near Manhattan's Times Square was taken to the hospital in a police car because an ambulance could not get through the streets due to the crowds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:52 PMTeen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA championship win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder in Manhattan after the Knicks' win over the Spurs.
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