A 'Rowdy' Knicks Watch Party Ends with 21 in Custody and 5 Officers Injured
Police said 7,000 fans gathered at the watch party, and the crowd turned violent as officers reported five injuries and 21 people taken into custody.
- A watch party for New York Knicks fans at Bryant Park descended into chaos on Monday evening as supporters clashed with police, forcing the NYPD to deploy pepper spray in Midtown Manhattan.
- Organizers relocated the event from Madison Square Garden due to security requirements for President Donald Trump, issuing approximately 5,000 free tickets that ultimately failed to meet public demand.
- Videos captured fans swinging punches and wielding a bus stop sign; amid the Knicks' 111-115 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, one person was arrested for assaulting a policeman and six others detained.
- Inside the Garden, Trump attended with his granddaughter Kai Trump, facing boos from the crowd during the national anthem; celebrities including movie director Spike Lee and actor Ben Stiller were also present.
- Trump later denied being booed, insisting the reaction was 'very enthusiastic,' while fans were seen chanting 'We want Wemby!' as the seven-game series remains poised on a knife edge.
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