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Knicks Fans Egg Victor Wembanyama; 56 Arrested After Comeback Win

6/11/2026

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Knicks Fans Egg

Knicks fans threw an egg at Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as he walked to the Ritz-Carlton New York after the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 4 win on June 10, 2026.
The Knicks erased a 29-point second-half deficit, beat the Spurs and took a 3-1 series lead, closing in on their first championship since 1973.
NYPD arrested 56 people after the egg incident, charging them with offenses from assault to disorderly conduct.

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Mayor Cancels Watchparty

Mayor Zohran Mamdani cancelled a watch party for 1,000 fans, citing safety concerns after the hotel incident.
Knicks owner James Dolan called NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch a “party pooper” over security at Madison Square Garden.
The NBA and local law-enforcement will review security protocols for visiting teams after the egg-throwing incident.
The NYPD said no arrests were made at the hotel confrontation by early Thursday despite a security presence.

History

Historical Context

After the New York Knicks captured their second NBA title in 1973, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1, the franchise’s last championship to date, the victory cemented a fervent New York fan base. That enduring enthusiasm has shaped league and city security protocols, prompting stricter crowd-control measures for modern playoff games.

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Knicks Fans Egg

Knicks fans threw an egg at Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as he walked to the Ritz-Carlton New York after the Knicks’ 107-106 Game 4 win on June 10, 2026.
The Knicks erased a 29-point second-half deficit, beat the Spurs and took a 3-1 series lead, closing in on their first championship since 1973.
NYPD arrested 56 people after the egg incident, charging them with offenses from assault to disorderly conduct.

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