New York City is facing a security crisis surrounding the 2026 NBA Finals as the series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 4 today. New York police confirmed that 21 people were arrested at a Bryant Park watch party after disturbances escalated into assaults involving supporters of both teams. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and other San Antonio players have publicly condemned the violence while stressing the need to focus on basketball. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1, and the NBA has not yet announced additional security measures despite the increasingly volatile atmosphere.

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