Chaos unfolds in New York City after Knicks win first NBA championship in decades
New York City erupted in celebration after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, but some festivities quickly turned chaotic as police made arrests and reports of vandalism surfaced across Manhattan. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in Texas, capturing the franchise's first championship since 1973 and sparking jubilant scenes throughout the city. In the aftermath of the historic victory, some individuals were seen causing damage in videos circulating on social media. One video appeared to show two people jumping onto the roof of an NYPD vehicle and smashing its windshield. KNICKS MIRACULOUSLY OVERCOME 29-POINT DEFICIT TO TAKE COMMANDING 3-1 LEAD IN NBA FINALS OVER SPURS Another appeared to show individuals climbing on and entering school buses near Times Square . Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Ga...