In Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, the New York Knicks staged an epic comeback at Madison Square Garden, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 with a furious fourth-quarter rally, bringing the series score to 3-1. After the game, the streets of New York erupted into chaos, with fans clashing violently with police on several occasions. The NYPD confirmed that 56 people were arrested for disorderly conduct and other offenses.
Videos circulating online show the streets of New York descending into chaos after the game, with fans again causing disturbances outside Madison Square Garden. Some climbed cars, street signs, and lampposts, and some even set off fireworks, leading to a complete loss of control. One photo shows a cracked windshield on an NYPD vehicle.
According to NYPD statistics, 56 people were arrested for disorderly conduct and other offenses. During the incident, fans threw objects at police, injuring 10 officers, one of whom was injured in the head after being struck by a glass bottle. In a subsequent statement, police described the incident as a large-scale, extremely reckless, and dangerous out-of-control incident that occurred in the city center after the match.
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