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The New York Knicks’ miraculous Game 4 comeback earlier this week resulted in a teenager being beaten into a coma.
The New York Police Department said Friday that a “group approached a 17-year-old” near Madison Square Garden and “argued” before one individual “punched and kicked the teen.”
“He had a seizure and was in a coma,” the NYPD said of the teen.
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SRG officials move the crowd near Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 10, 2026 in New York City. Madison Square Garden canceled its planned Game 4 viewing party outside the stadium after New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch over security requirements for the event. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images) (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
According to the New York Post, the wanted individual was the aggressor when he shouted: “The Spurs are up right now. We’re winning. The Spurs at 7.”
Someone in the injured teen’s group, but not the teen, responded: “Fuck the Spurs.” Suck my ass.”
A fight then started which resulted in injuries to the teenager.
The Post said the teen came out of a coma and was in critical but stable condition.
“He’s coping. He’s responding,” the teen’s mother told the Post, adding that he should be moved out of the ICU.
New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
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“The doctor said they will take him off the ventilator today. Hopefully tomorrow he will be in a normal room.”
The Knicks’ comeback caused madness in the streets. However, that resulted in 15 arrests and eggs being thrown at Victor Wembanyama as Spurs returned to their team hotel.
Watch parties have turned violent during the Knicks’ run. During the Eastern Conference Finals, viewing parties outside of MSG were canceled but resumed to kick off Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals. They were suspended for Game 3 due to President Donald Trump’s attendance, and although a 1,000-person party was scheduled for Game 4, owner James Dolan nixed the idea, saying he didn’t want thousands more people excluded from the event.
Cameras have captured numerous fights and other chaotic behavior throughout the city.
New York Knicks fans celebrate the victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in New York City on June 10, 2026. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
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The Knicks have a chance to win their first title since 1973 on Saturday night when Game 5 tips off in San Antonio at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Watch parties are scheduled to take place outside of MSG and inside Radio City Music Hall and Central Park.
