The New York Knicks have the won the 2026 NBA Championship.
On Saturday night the Knicks were able to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals 94-90.
Following the big win, New York City went into absolute chaos.
Here was the scene:
Why are there so many school buses in Times Square at this hour? pic.twitter.com/O6sNZ6lQkQ
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 14, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: Rioters have begun setting the school buses ON FIRE in Times Square during the Knicks riots
Police do not have NEARLY ENOUGH SUPPORT
Mamdani and Hochul have ABSOLUTELY FAILED NYPD and law abiding New Yorkers pic.twitter.com/yMtwfvhvFa
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 14, 2026
New York City (June 14) — Basketball fans smash up a school bus to celebrate the Knicks winning. pic.twitter.com/E1Eyb9kRSd
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) June 14, 2026
New York City (early June 14) — Basketball fans in Times Square destroy a school bus to celebrate the Knicks winning. Video by @nicksortor: pic.twitter.com/FvxNtaKEM1
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) June 14, 2026
ABC 7 News reported more on the chaos that occurred after the Knicks win:
Chaos erupted overnight on Sunday as rowdy fans celebrated the New York Knicks’ championship victory, leading to several school buses set on fire, a teen shot, dozens of people arrested and at least 10 members of the NYPD injured.
Video captured flames erupting from a school bus that was lit on fire on 42nd Street near Eighth Avenue by the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
While most fans celebrated peacefully, there were some who went too far.
NYPD officials say a total of five school buses were lit on fire, or destroyed with bats and people jumping on them.The school buses were being used to transport people from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup games.
There was also one shooting at 43rd Street and Broadway, where a 17-year-old boy was shot once in the foot during celebrations.
ADVERTISEMENTHe was taken to the hospital by the NYPD because an ambulance could not access 43rd Street as crowds completely took it over.
A firearm was recovered on the scene, and three people of interest in custody. No charges have been filed so far.
Police say there were also four slashings or stabbings that took place overnight.
New York City (early June 14) — Basketball fans attack a public bus to celebrate the Knicks winning. pic.twitter.com/6IwCnIcVLI
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) June 14, 2026
Here was footage from the shooting that occurred:
SHOTS fired in Times Square mid-Knicks win riots
'Oh my God!' — screaming crowds sprint away
Cops confirm 17yo shot in foot pic.twitter.com/vtzZF8RFGo
— RT (@RT_com) June 14, 2026
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