New York City erupted into violence on Saturday night after the Knicks ended a 53-year championship curse, with a teenager shot, a school bus torn apart by fans and riot police scrambling to restore order.
The chaos unfolded as thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the team's 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Texas - the Knicks' first NBA title in more than half a century.
“Knicks' NBA title win sparks New York violence as teenager shot and bus destroyed.”
In San Antonio, where the deciding game was played, Knicks fans who had travelled to watch described it as "the greatest day of my life". But back in New York, the celebrations turned bloody.
A teenager was shot amid the pandemonium. Elsewhere, fans tore apart a school bus as riot cops rushed to keep control of the crowds. The scenes of violence overshadowed what should have been a historic night for the franchise.
The Knicks clinched the championship on enemy turf, beating the Spurs 94-90 in game five of the best-of-seven series. It was the first time the team had won the NBA crown in over 50 years, ending a 53-year championship drought.
As the final buzzer sounded in San Antonio, Knicks fans who had made the trip to Texas celebrated. But in New York, the joy quickly descended into destruction and injury.