NYPD officers detain a man after clashes outside Madison Square Garden, where New York Knicks fans gather during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs in New York on June 10, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
New York police said on Thursday that 56 people were taken into custody as unrest broke out during game four of the NBA Finals, which saw the Knicks snatch a stunning comeback against the San Antonio Spurs.
Ten NYPD officers were injured in the disorder late Wednesday, including one who was struck in the head by a glass bottle, a force spokesperson told AFP.
Authorities have brought charges including assaulting a police officer, disorderly conduct and possession of a knife.
Video posted on social media showed hostile fans jeering Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio teammates as they returned to their hotel on Wednesday night, with at least one egg tossed in the direction of the Spurs’ French superstar.
