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The New York Knicks’ miraculous Game 4 comeback earlier this week resulted in a teen 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 “got into an argument” before an 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 officers move the crowd back near Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, on June 10, 2026 in New York City. Madison Square Garden canceled its planned Game 4 watch party outside the arena 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, “Spurs are up right now. We’re winning. Spurs in 7.”
Somebody in the injured teen’s group, but not the teen, responded, “”F— the Spurs. Suck my d—.”
A brawl then commenced, which resulted in the teen’s injuries.
The Post said that the teen has come out of the coma and was listed in critical but stable condition.
“He’s pulling through. He is responding,” the teen’s mother told the Post, adding that he should be taken out of the ICU.
New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between 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 he will be in a regular room tomorrow.”
The Knicks’ comeback prompted insanity in the streets. However, that resulted in 15 arrests and eggs being thrown at Victor Wembanyama when the Spurs returned to their team hotel.
Watch parties have turned violent throughout the Knicks’ run. During the Eastern Conference Finals, watch parties outside MSG were canceled, but they were brought back to start Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals. They were halted for Game 3 due to President Donald Trump’s attendance, and while a 1,000-person party was scheduled for Game 4, owner James Dolan axed the idea, saying he did not want thousands of others shut out from the event.
Numerous fights and other chaotic behavior throughout the city have been caught on camera.
New York Knicks fans celebrate winning 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 as Game 5 commences in San Antonio at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Watch parties are slated to take place outside MSG and inside both Radio City Music Hall and Central Park.
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