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More than two dozen people were arrested and a New York City Police Department officer was assaulted after a watch party outside of Madison Square Garden, as thousands of fans celebrated the New York Knicks’ Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals on Friday, June 5.
According to authorities, an officer was punched while trying to stop a fan who refused to leave the area. The woman jumped a barricade and ran into a restricted area.
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Nearly 7,000 fans showed up to the World’s Most Famous Arena to celebrate New York’s 105-104 victory, bringing them two wins closer to their first championship since 1973. But authorities said 26 of those fans left the area in handcuffs, as 17 people were arrested and charged and nine others were issued criminal court summonses for disorderly conduct and released.
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New York Knicks fans take to the streets to celebrate reaching NBA Finals
New York Knicks fans celebrate winning the Eastern Conference championship against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999, falling to the San Antonio Spurs, and are seeking their first championship since defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 1973.
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New York Knicks fans take to the streets to celebrate reaching NBA Finals
New York Knicks fans celebrate winning the Eastern Conference championship against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks last reached the NBA Finals in 1999, falling to the San Antonio Spurs, and are seeking their first championship since defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in 1973.
(David Dee Delgado, Getty Images)
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New York Knicks fans take to the streets to celebrate reaching NBA Finals
Knicks fans celebrate winning the Eastern Conference championship.
(David Dee Delgado, Getty Images)
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New York Knicks fans take to the streets to celebrate reaching NBA Finals
Knicks fans celebrate winning the Eastern Conference championship.
(David Dee Delgado, Getty Images)
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New York Knicks fans take to the streets to celebrate reaching NBA Finals
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