A New York Knicks fan says he feared his father might die after the pair were allegedly attacked by a group of people outside a downtown San Antonio hotel following Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.

Attack Details

The son, who asked not to be identified because the alleged attackers have not been arrested, said he and his father had traveled to San Antonio to watch the Knicks win the NBA championship — a lifelong dream for the two fans.

Instead, the celebration ended in violence. The son said the people repeatedly yelled “f— the Knicks” before pushing them to the ground, punching them, and stomping on them before fleeing.

There were other people who came and surrounded us in the meantime, trying to also get in and hit us more, but at that point, I noticed that my dad was lying in a pool of his own blood, the son said.

The victim said at least one Spurs fan attempted to intervene and defend them during the attack.

Injuries and Investigation

The son suffered bruises, but his father’s injuries were far more severe. According to the family, the 62-year-old man suffered a brain bleed, extensive facial bruising, a separated shoulder, and a torn shoulder ligament.

The father has since been released from the hospital but remains in significant pain as he continues recovering, the son said.

The San Antonio Police Department is investigating the assault. As of Monday, no arrests had been announced.

Police also said they are aware of several viral videos that appear to show other incidents involving basketball fans downtown, and they are reviewing those cases as well.

Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.