A San Antonio Mexican restaurant, María Bonita, is rallying behind the San Antonio Spurs, taking a lighthearted jab at New York Knicks fans. Following the Spurs’ Game 3 win in the NBA Finals, the restaurant posted a sign outside that read ‘No Knicks fans allowed.’ The restaurant later clarified on social media that the sign was meant in jest.

Reaction to Game 3

The Spurs’ victory on Monday sparked celebrations in San Antonio, but also led to violent incidents against Spurs fans in New York City. Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez condemned the attacks, and NBA Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama called the violence ‘unacceptable.’ New York police reported that a group of males attacked a Spurs fan, kicking and punching him, and stealing his jersey.

Despite the tensions, some commenters on María Bonita’s social media post reflected the message of respect and sportsmanship preached by Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. One commenter suggested that the sign should read ‘TACOS BRING ALL FANS TOGETHER,’ while another noted that Popovich would want fans and businesses to lead by example.

The Spurs will face the Knicks again on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. CT, with the goal of raising another Larry O’Brien trophy in their ‘Race For Seis’ journey. KSAT 12 will air the game, and fans can tune in to channel 12 in San Antonio or the local ABC station in their area.

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