The New York Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 4 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden left fans around the Big Apple in a festive, party mood.
New York’s 107-106 victory Wednesday, June 10, brought them a step closer to their first NBA title since 1973 and some fans one step closer to felony charges.
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According to the NYPD, across multiple locations around the city, 56 people were taken into custody, 15 were arrested, and 41 were released with criminal court summonses. Some of the charges included assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (knife), reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting.
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Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) makes a game-winning tip shot against San Antonio Spurs guards Dylan Harper (2) and Devin Vassell (24) during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals in the final second of the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) scores on a rebound against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) react in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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OG Anunoby (No. 8) of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the game-winning basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates after scoring the go-ahead basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the final seconds with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 and Jordan Clarkson #00 during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) shoots against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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A general view inside Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates with teammates after their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks celebrates after his team’s 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Members of the New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Members of the New York Knicks celebrate their 107-106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay react after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Timothée Chalamet reacts after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
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Ben Stiller reacts after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Jimmy Fallon reacts after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Mariska Hargitay and Taylor Swift react after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Kylie Jenner reacts after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Fans celebrate after the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the Game 4 of the NBA Finals, near Madison Square Garden in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2026.
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New York Knicks fans celebrate outside Madison Square Garden after their team’s Game 4 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in New York on June 10, 2026.
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New York Knicks fans celebrate outside Madison Square Garden after their team’s Game 4 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in New York on June 10, 2026.
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New York Knicks fans climb on a truck as they celebrate outside Madison Square Garden after their team’s Game 4 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals in New York on June 10, 2026.
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New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, on June 10, 2026 in New York City. Madison Square Garden canceled its planned Game 4 watch party outside the arena after New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch over security requirements for the event.
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Ten members of the NYPD were injured, including one member of the NYPD who was hit in the head with a glass bottle.
As the game ended, crowds in the thousands started to descend on Madison Square Garden to continue to celebrate the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
“This is an exciting time for the Knicks and for fans across New York City. The NYPD wants New Yorkers to be able to enjoy these celebrations, but our primary responsibility is to ensure that everyone can do so safely,” the NYPD said in a statement. “Once again, there were large crowds of people who engaged in incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior last night both during and after the game. This demonstrates exactly why the NYPD has increased our presence in and around Madison Square Garden.”
New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, on June 10, 2026 in New York City.
There was a point of contention between the city and Knicks owner James Dolan about the security of the watch parties, which were canceled at the 11th hour before Game 4 after they had been advertised across social media.
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It is not known if there will be watch parties for Game 5, which will take place on Saturday night in San Antonio. Should the Spurs prevail, Game 6 would be at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, June 16.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NYPD arrests 15 following Knicks’ Game 4 comeback win vs Spurs
