The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The win sparked widespread celebrations across the city, with fans gathering in Times Square and outside Madison Square Garden.

Celebrations Turn Rowdy

While the celebrations were largely peaceful, some fans clashed with police, smashing windows and climbing scaffolding. The NYPD reported multiple arrests, but the exact number was not available at the time of writing.

Knicks owner James Dolan urged fans to stay calm and safe, saying, “We need to tell everybody in New York that we know that they’re celebrating, we want them to have a great time. Please be safe. Don’t get hurt, don’t hurt anybody.”

A Historic Win

The Knicks’ championship is their third in the team’s 80-year history, with the previous two wins coming in 1970 and 1973. The team’s captain, Jalen Brunson, was named the NBA Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the final game.

The city will officially celebrate the Knicks’ win with a parade and City Hall ceremony on Thursday.

Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.