sports
A New York night: the World Cup may be in town but the Knicks rule in Manhattan
The bar may have been busy for the football but it was nothing compared with the crowd that surged in as team ended 53-year wait for the NBA title
TL;DR
- New York City was dominated by excitement for the Knicks' NBA championship bid, with World Cup matches playing second fiddle.
- Bars and streets were filled with fans, many sporting Knicks memorabilia, as they followed the crucial Game 5.
- The Knicks were trailing for most of the game but a late comeback, spearheaded by Jalen Brunson, led them to victory.
- The win ended a 53-year NBA title drought for the Knicks, sparking massive celebrations throughout Manhattan.
- Celebrations included widespread revelry, but also led to some public disorder, vandalism, arrests, and reported injuries.