63 people arrested, 4 stabbings and 1 shooting reported in NYC after Knicks fans go wild celebrating NBA Finals win

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The NYPD made dozens of arrests overnight after the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA Finals win in 54 years early Sunday.

At least 63 people were arrested, and there were four stabbings and a shooting reported as the celebrations turned violent, according to cops.

63 people were arrested in the Big Apple overnight as Knicks fans let loose. Christopher Sadowski for NY Post

The charges include assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a gun, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, cops said.

Amid the mayhem, 10 members of the NYPD were injured, including one officer who was struck by a glass bottle.

Chaos erupted as the NBA team clinched their first championship title in over 50 years. Aristide Economopoulos for NY Post

Videos circulating the web show shameless destruction of school buses and personal vehicles.

A 17 year old boy was also shot in the foot.

The teen was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

A trash fire burned after the Knicks win at the Heineken Riverdeck at Pier 17 Knicks Watch Party on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in New York City. Michael Nagle for NY Post

Five school buses that were used to transport World Cup soccer fans to MetLife Stadium were also set on fire or otherwise destroyed by rampaging fans.

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