New York Knicks Win 2026 NBA Championship
Madison Square Garden, Garment District, Manhattan
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Summary
- The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA champs, winning for the first time since 1973.
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Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
A celebratory crowd interacts and stands on a raised platform outside a building at night.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
People are celebrating and directing traffic near buildings and sidewalks after the Knicks' championship win.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
A celebratory crowd interacts and stands on a raised platform outside a building at night.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
People are celebrating and directing traffic near buildings and sidewalks after the Knicks' championship win.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
A celebratory crowd interacts and stands on a raised platform outside a building at night.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
People are celebrating and directing traffic near buildings and sidewalks after the Knicks' championship win.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
A celebratory crowd interacts and stands on a raised platform outside a building at night.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
People are celebrating and directing traffic near buildings and sidewalks after the Knicks' championship win.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
A celebratory crowd interacts and stands on a raised platform outside a building at night.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
People are celebrating and directing traffic near buildings and sidewalks after the Knicks' championship win.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
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Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
I was 9 in 1973 and now I'm 62. Born in the South Bronx. Let's party but please don't burn down our city
Hopefully everyone acts like adults
Congrats now don’t destroy your city just bc you won plz😂😭
You KNOW it's coming!
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
I was 9 in 1973 and now I'm 62. Born in the South Bronx. Let's party but please don't burn down our city
Hopefully everyone acts like adults
Congrats now don’t destroy your city just bc you won plz😂😭
You KNOW it's coming!
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
I was 9 in 1973 and now I'm 62. Born in the South Bronx. Let's party but please don't burn down our city
Hopefully everyone acts like adults
Congrats now don’t destroy your city just bc you won plz😂😭
You KNOW it's coming!
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
I was 9 in 1973 and now I'm 62. Born in the South Bronx. Let's party but please don't burn down our city
Hopefully everyone acts like adults
Congrats now don’t destroy your city just bc you won plz😂😭
You KNOW it's coming!
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Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
I was 9 in 1973 and now I'm 62. Born in the South Bronx. Let's party but please don't burn down our city
Hopefully everyone acts like adults
Congrats now don’t destroy your city just bc you won plz😂😭
You KNOW it's coming!