Arrests Follow Knicks' Historic Finals Victory as Fan Violence Erupts
Arrests and fan violence erupted in New York following the Knicks' Game 4 Finals victory.
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NBA Finals 2026
New York Knicks defeated San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in historic NBA Finals Game 4 comeback, overcoming a 29-point deficit—the largest in NBA Finals history. The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and are one win away from their first championship since 1973. The victory was marred by fan violence outside the Spurs' Midtown Manhattan hotel, resulting in 56 arrests.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Knicks fans arrested following Game 4 victory celebrations
Following the Knicks' Game 4 victory, 56 people were taken into custody for charges including assault and disorderly conduct. The New York Police Department reported large crowds engaged in reckless and dangerous behavior both during and after the game, with fans setting off fireworks, scaling lampposts, and clashing with police.
Knicks take 3-1 series lead in NBA Finals
Following their Game 4 victory, the New York Knicks hold a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The Knicks are now one win away from securing their first NBA Championship since 1973. The Spurs will host Game 5 in San Antonio.
New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in NBA Finals Game 4
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. OG Anunoby tipped in the game-winning basket with under two seconds remaining. The Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, outscoring the Spurs 32-16 in the fourth quarter.
Victor Wembanyama scores 24 points in Game 4 loss, struggles in second half
Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points and 13 rebounds in 44 minutes for the Spurs in Game 4, shooting 9-of-25 from the field. He scored only 8 points in the second half on 3-of-14 shooting and missed two crucial free throws late in the game when the Spurs held a 104-103 lead with 1:47 remaining.
Spurs blow 29-point halftime lead, largest collapse in NBA Finals history
The San Antonio Spurs squandered a 76-49 halftime lead against the New York Knicks, allowing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. The Spurs' 29-point advantage represented the largest Finals halftime lead they had ever blown, setting an NBA record for the collapse.
Knicks fans throw objects at Victor Wembanyama outside team hotel
After the Spurs returned to their hotel in Midtown Manhattan late Wednesday night, Knicks fans threw objects at Victor Wembanyama as he exited the team bus. At least one object struck a street sign near the Ritz-Carlton, with some sources reporting an egg was thrown. Security escorted Wembanyama into the hotel as fans jeered and shouted.
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Knicks Mount Historic Comeback, Overcome 29-Point Deficit in Finals
Knicks mount historic 29-point comeback to beat Spurs 107-106, taking 3-1 Finals lead.