Key facts
- A 17-year-old was shot and four people were stabbed amid violent post-game celebrations for the New York Knicks' NBA championship win.
- Five school buses were set on fire and other vehicles were damaged.
- Ten NYPD officers sustained injuries during the unrest.
- Sixty-three arrests were made for offenses including assault on a police officer and criminal possession of a weapon.
- The Knicks secured their first NBA title since 1973.
Chaos erupted in New York City following the New York Knicks' NBA championship victory, with a 17-year-old boy shot and several school buses torched amid jubilant but destructive celebrations. The Knicks clinched their first title in over 50 years by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5. The team's postseason performance is being considered among the best in NBA history, finishing 16-3 and setting records for road wins and point differential. Their championship run included significant comebacks, including the largest rally in an NBA Finals game since 1997. The Knicks' victory marks their first NBA title since 1973.