Objects Target Victor Wembanyama After Knicks' 29-Point Finals Comeback Puts New York Up 3-1
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 11
Objects Target Victor Wembanyama After Knicks' 29-Point Finals Comeback Puts New York Up 3-1
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 11
Summary
Two objects were thrown at Victor Wembanyama outside the Spurs' Midtown Manhattan hotel late Wednesday, with one shattering against a street pole inches from him.
Thousands of Knicks fans had gathered as San Antonio arrived after New York's 107-106 Game 4 win, shouting obscenities and "Knicks in five" before the scene turned dangerous; no arrests had been reported by early Thursday.
The incident followed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history: the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, outscored the Spurs 32-16 in the fourth quarter and won on OG Anunoby's tip-in with under two seconds left.
That victory flipped a series that could have been tied 2-2 into a 3-1 Knicks lead, while adding to a pattern of disorder around the Finals after arrests and brawls outside a Game 3 watch party.
After a historic win turned ugly, can New York City guarantee player safety for the rest of the NBA Finals?
Is Madison Square Garden's facial recognition creating a safer arena or a culture of corporate control?
With fan violence rising, who is more responsible: the fans, or the leagues that profit from their intense passion?
Knicks Take 3-1 Lead After Record Comeback Amid Fan Violence in 2026 NBA Finals
Overview
Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals saw the New York Knicks pull off a historic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs, turning what looked like a second straight defeat into a crucial 3-1 series lead. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, dominated the first half and built the largest halftime lead by a visiting team in Finals history, but the Knicks rallied in the second half to secure the win. This dramatic turnaround not only highlighted the Knicks’ resilience but also intensified tensions between fans, leading to post-game incidents and prompting increased security and calls for better crowd management as the series reached a pivotal moment.