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The New York Knicks’ miraculous Game 4 comeback earlier this week resulted in a teenager being knocked 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 one person “punched and kicked the teenager.”
“He had a seizure and was in a coma,” the NYPD said of the teenager.
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SRG officers move the crowd back near Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the 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 person was the aggressor when he yelled, “Spurs are up right now. We’re winning. Spurs in 7.”
Someone in the injured teen’s group, but not the teen, responded, “”F— Spurs. Suck my d—.”
A fight then ensued, resulting in the teenager’s injuries.
The Post said the teenager has come out of a coma and was listed in critical but stable condition.
“He’s pulling through. He’s responding,” the teenager’s mother told the Post, adding that he should be taken out of the intensive care unit.
New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
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“The doctor said they’re going to take him off the ventilator today. Hopefully he’ll be in a regular room tomorrow.”
The Knicks’ comeback led to madness in the streets. However, it resulted in 15 arrests and eggs being thrown at Victor Wembanyama as Spurs returned to their team hotel.
Watch parties have turned violent throughout the Knicks’ run. During the Eastern Conference Finals, watch parties outside of MSG were canceled, but they were brought back to start Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals. They were stopped for Game 3 because of President Donald Trump’s attendance, and while a 1,000-person party was planned for Game 4, owner James Dolan rejected the idea, saying he didn’t want thousands of others shut out of the event.
Numerous fights and other chaotic behavior throughout the city have been caught on camera.
New York Knicks fans celebrate the victory of 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 begins in San Antonio at 20.30 Saturday. Sea parties are scheduled to take place outside MSG and inside both Radio City Music Hall and Central Park.
