PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - Tensions have significantly escalated between supporters of the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks following the Spurs' narrow 115-111 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, 2026. These heightened emotions manifested in incidents across New York City, prompting official responses from both civic leaders and team personnel.
As reported by KSAT, the aftermath of the game saw reports detailing instances of harassment and physical assaults targeting individuals visibly wearing Spurs jerseys in public areas of the city. These reports underscore a worrying trend of competitive fervor spilling over into unacceptable behavior.
The New York Police Department confirmed a specific incident where a 39-year-old Spurs fan was accosted by a group of males who allegedly pulled at his clothing before physically assaulting him. Following the attack, the injured fan required transportation to a local hospital for necessary medical treatment.
Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez publicly condemned the violence on Tuesday, directing specific concern toward New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the safety protocols for visiting fans. This official communication highlighted the seriousness with which Texas leadership viewed the reported assaults.
A spokesperson representing Mayor Mamdani later addressed the situation, acknowledging the deep-seated passion of the local New York fanbase while firmly drawing a line against any criminal conduct. "New Yorkers are understandably passionate about the Knicks, and the overwhelming majority of fans watched the game last night in ways that were both safe and fun," said a spokesperson for Mamdani.
The spokesperson continued, making clear the city's stance on disruptive actions that cross the line into illegality. "But the fights and other disruptive incidents — including assaults on police officers — in various parts of the city are unacceptable and will not be tolerated," stated the spokesperson for Mamdani.
San Antonio Spurs center and NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, also registered his disapproval regarding the reports of post-game confrontations occurring in New York City. "unacceptable." said Victor Wembanyama.
In a contrasting display of local pride, MarÃa Bonita Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio posted a playful warning on its outdoor marquee proclaiming, "No Knicks fans allowed!" This gesture was intended as lighthearted banter reflecting local sentiment.
The restaurant promptly uploaded a video of the sign to Instagram on Tuesday, using the caption to ensure the audience understood the humorous nature of their statement. "We said what we said. (Just kidding… kind of...)," wrote the business.
