The long-awaited crowning of the New York Knicks, which ended more than five decades of waiting for an NBA title, ultimately gave way to scenes of chaos in different parts of New York.
Thousands of fans went out to celebrate the triumph, but in some areas the festivities led to serious incidents. Images shared on social media and local media showed fireworks launched into the crowd, damaged vehicles, clashes with police, and even a bus related to the logistics of the 2026 World Cup set on fire in the middle of the unrest.
It was also reported that a teenager was injured by gunfire during the night and several people were arrested.
The contrast between the joy over the historic championship and the scenes of violence caused concern among many users, who questioned how a sports celebration could escalate that way. Others, meanwhile, stressed that most fans celebrated peacefully and that the unrest was caused by small groups.
Be that as it may, the shocking images are already making their way around the world and once again reopening the debate over the limits of mass celebrations after major sporting events.
This is the moment before they burned the school bus:
And here is the bus in flames: