6 hauled off in cuffs as Knicks diehards celebrate outside NYC’s Madison Square Garden after historic playoff sweep
Celebrations erupted outside Madison Square Garden as Knicks fans celebrated the team's first NBA finals appearance in 27 years. Six individuals were arrested for disorderly conduct as they climbed structures and blocked traffic. Despite the NYPD's efforts to control the situation, fans expressed their joy over the team's victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- ▪Six people were arrested for disorderly conduct outside Madison Square Garden after the Knicks clinched the NBA finals.
- ▪Fans climbed on light posts and blocked cars, leading to police intervention.
- ▪The NYPD had previously canceled outdoor watch parties due to unruly behavior during the playoffs.
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Metro 6 hauled off in cuffs as Knicks diehards celebrate outside NYC’s Madison Square Garden after historic playoff sweep By Joe Marino and Amanda Woods Published May 26, 2026, 2:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Six people were hauled off in cuffs when celebratory madness erupted outside Madison Square Garden as the Knicks clinched the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years. The raucous crew — among thousands of Knicks diehards who partied like it was 1999 outside The Mecca Monday night — allegedly climbed on light posts and other structures, blocked cars, jumped over police barriers and refused to disperse, law enforcement sources said.
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