The viral clip shared on X was taken at the end of Saturday’s victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as jubilant fans could be heard screaming across the city.
“Hear the exact moment Manhattan lost its mind,” said the caption for the video, filmed from a high-rise balcony.
“I could hear this from Queens that’s how loud it was,” one X user wrote.
Many users, even those with no connection to New York or the Knicks, highlighted how astonishing the video was.
“There are some people (not many but they’re out there) who don’t like sport. It leaves them cold, they don’t ‘get’ it. Imagine that? Could never be me,” wrote one X user.
“I love when real sports cities win,” added a second.
Soccer fans in New York for the FIFA World Cup were also caught up in the cathartic celebrations following the Knicks’ triumph.
“We thought we were coming for the World Cup, and here we are caught up in an NBA tsunami,” wrote one soccer fan who had come over from France.
The Empire State building was lit with blue and orange to honor the Knicks’ historic win. Getty Images
Thousands upon thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets moments after the Knicks completed another double-digit fourth-quarter comeback to clinch the series against the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1.
Fans quickly took to the streets to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship since 1973.
Knicks fans react on 28th St. in Manhattan, Saturday, June 13, 2026 to Knicks winning the NBA Championship. Robert Mecea for New York Post
Knicks owner James Dolan, speaking after the victory in San Antonio, urged fans to stay calm.
“We need to tell everybody in New York that we know that they’re celebrating, we want them to have a great time,” he said at a press conference.
“Please be safe. Don’t get hurt, don’t hurt nobody.”
Fans watch game 5 of the NBA Finals between the NY Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at the Heineken Riverdeck at Pier 17 Knicks Watch Party on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in New York City. Michael Nagle for NY Post
An official parade for the victorious team will be held on Thursday, culminating in a ceremony at City Hall.
President Trump, a long-time Knicks fan who attended Game 3 of the finals at the Garden with Dolan, congratulated the team on his Truth Social platform.
“What a year it has been but, even more so, what incredible playoff wins we have all witnessed, especially the last four — maybe the greatest in the history of basketball,” the president said.
Jun 13, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; General view of Citi Field during the fourth inning between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images
The stage is set, and both teams are looking to close it out in this early Sunday matchup. The streets of New York are ready to add another win under their belts, but will the Braves put a stop to it?
Jun 9, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Mets lineup
Carson Benge – RF
Bo Bichette – SS
Juan Soto – DH
Jared Young – 1B
A.J. Ewing – CF
Marcus Semien – 2B
Brett Baty – 3B
MJ Melendez – LF
Luis Torrens – C
Freddy Peralta – RHP
Braves lineup
Michael Harris – CF
Mauricio Dubon – SS
Matt Olson – 1B
Ozzie Albies – 2B
Dominic Smith – DH
Austin Riley – 3B
Eli White – RF
Mike Yastrzemski – LF
Sandy Leon – C
Bryce Elder – RHP
Broadcast info
First pitch: 1:40 PM EDT TV: SNY Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 13: Freddy Fermin (54) of the San Diego Padres looks for a foul ball in front of home plate umpire Brennan Miller during an MLB game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 13, 2026 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
San Diego Padres (36-33) at Baltimore Orioles (34-38), June 14, 2026, 10:35 a.m. PST
Watch: Padres.TV
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards – San Diego, Baltimore, Mary.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 04: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Washington Nationals in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 04, 2022 in New York City. The Nationals defeated the Mets 7-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Mariners will try to wipe the slate clean today behind Emerson Hancock. He could use a great outing as much as the Mariners could use one from him. Since his first start in May, Hancock has looked less like a breakout star and more like a somewhat improved version of his old self. Over that time, his K%-BB% is down to just 12%, and he’s outrunning his peripherals on the back of a .200 BABIP. That’s all fine, and even that version of Hancock has more of a career in front of him than the guy who finished last season. But one hopes he can adjust back now that the league has clearly adjusted to him.
The Nats will counter with PJ Poulin, who will work as an opener in front of Miles Mikolas.
Lineups
With Randy Arozarena still down with the hamstring issue and Julio Rodríguez getting a DH day, we’ll see an outfield of Luke Raley, Víctor Robles, and Dominic Canzone. It’s giving 2024. I wouldn’t read too much into Raley, Canzone, and Miles Mastrobouni getting starts against a lefty since Mikolas is expected to get the bulk today for Washington. Honestly, I’m surprised more teams aren’t trying a lefty opener against the Mariners.
Pretty standard lineup for the Nats except that Curtis Mead has the day off, and James Wood gets DH duty. On the seventh day, they rested.
Game Info
First pitch: We got ourselves brunch baseball, baby. 10:35 PDT first pitch. TV: Mariners TV Radio: Old reliable
Jun 12, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) pitches in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Spencer Strider is back in Atlanta after having gone on the 10-Day IL due to what the Atlanta Braves were calling “right arm soreness.” It wasn’t just the elbow acting up on Strider before he exited this past Friday’s game against the New York Mets, as his shoulder was also reportedly in pain as well.
As such, Strider received an MRI while he was here but reportedly the results were apparently inconclusive. As a result, Walt Weiss informed the media before Sunday’s series finale with the New York Mets that Strider will be heading to go see Dr. Keith Meister for further evaluation.
Braves manager Walt Weiss says today there is “nothing definitive yet” on Spencer Strider; Strider will next go be evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister this week
If that name sounds familiar, that’s because Dr. Meister was the surgeon who performed the internal brace procedure on Strider back in 2024. Of course, it’s not a name you’d like to hear associated with Strider again since this does bring up the possibility of another surgery. If Strider does end up going under the knife again then we may have to prepare to deal with the fact that we’ve just seen Strider throw his last pitch of 2026. Hopefully it doesn’t come to that but it’s certainly a possibility if we’re getting to this point.
There’s still “nothing definitive” as Walt Weiss mentioned in the report above and I’ll try not to speculate any more than what I already have. Still, it’s going to be a bit of a nervy week for everybody involved as Strider and the Braves try to get some answers as to what’s going on with him. We’ll see what happens.
Jun 2, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The Phillies got shut down by the Brewers’ ace on Friday night. On Sunday, Cristopher Sanchez will attempt to return the favor as the Phillies aim to win their second straight game against the Brewers.
The Brewers will counter with Kyle Harrison. The Phillies have had troubles with lefthanded starters this season, and Harrison has pitched well, going 7-1 with a 2.72 ERA.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 02: Pitcher Andrew Abbott #41 of the Cincinnati Reds walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Great American Ball Park on June 02, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Cincinnati Reds got off to a miracle start to the 2026 season only for their luck to effectively run out in May. Lefty Andrew Abbott, however, got off to a mostly miserable start to the 2026 season only for his fortunes to return as the end of April graced the calendar.
It’s quite the juxtaposition. On April 30th, Abbott entered with an ugly 6.59 ERA through his first 6 starts of the season, and that even included a brilliant 6.0 scoreless frames against Boston on Opening Day. He fired 6.0 IP of 2 ER ball that day as the Reds won to move to 20-11 overall on the season, a high mark they’ve not come close to replicating so far this season. They began an 8-game losing streak the very next day, and are just 13-25 overall since that day.
That April 30th start got Abbott’s season very much back on track. Counting that day, he’s pitching in 8 games since April 30th and owns a 2.54 ERA in those starts (46.0 IP). The Reds, in those starts, are 5-3, meaning they’re just 8-22 in games started by anyone other than Abbott since April 30th. Woof!
Abbott will take the mound again on Sunday in Great American Ball Park as the Reds look to close out a series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who they defeated 2-1 on a late Noelvi Marte homer on Saturday evening. Veteran righty Zac Gallen will start for the Snakes, and he’s slipped to a 7.02 ERA over his last 8 starts dating back to May 1st as he continues to get rolled out in my fantasy lineup, for whatever stupid reason I continue to justify.
Cincinnati activated catcher Jose Trevino prior to this one, with catcher PJ Higgins optioned back to AAA Louisville to make way on the roster. Trevino will start today in his return.
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots past New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Coming off one of the worst losses in franchise history, the Spurs faced elimination for the third time this postseason in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. At the Frost Bank Center, the crowd was split almost 50/50 between Spurs fans and Knicks fans. Nonetheless, like all five games of this series, the Spurs got off to a hot start in the first quarter. Leading by 10 after the first, New York cut the deficit to five at halftime. The Spurs’ defense was at its best, and the only engine that was working for the Knicks was none other than their captain, Jalen Brunson. The Spurs outscored the Knicks in the third and took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter. In other words, heartbreak for the Spurs was unfortunately on the horizon yet again. The Spurs’ offense stagnated, and shots stopped falling, while Brunson fueled the Knicks. The result: New York outscored the Spurs 29-18 in the quarter and captured their first title in 53 years. The Spurs suffered their first Finals series loss since 2013.
Dylan Harper led the way with 25 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3PT), five rebounds, four assists, and a block. In the rookie’s first postseason, he averaged 14 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 51% shooting. Dylan elevated and averaged 18 points per game in the Finals, which is the most for a rookie guard since Magic Johnson in 1980. Safe to say, that’s some good company. Dylan left everything on the floor and was easily the Spurs’ second-best player in this series. The 20-year-old showed he belongs on this stage and deserves consideration for a starting spot next season.
Dylan fought through contact multiple times, including flicking a floater over Karl-Anthony Towns for a tough two.
Victor Wembanyama dropped a double-double: 19 points and 14 rebounds to go along with five blocks and two assists. Wemby had his best game on the glass and his best game with blocks. However, he struggled from the field, and it showed late. A key storyline of this series has been Wemby’s endurance, but the way his minutes were managed throughout this series (especially Game 4) was arguably questionable. Nonetheless, Wemby said after the game that he was not ready to win a championship and that he made too many mistakes. He averaged 26 points per game, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks in the Finals and 23.8 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game in his first playoff run. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players to average those numbers and reach the Finals. The 22-year-old’s self-awareness will have to make him explore his game even more this offseason.
Defense to offense. Like Spurs fans have seen all season, Vic rejects KAT on one end, and he finishes on the other end with a reverse jam!
Vic’s lone three came early in the second quarter. In terms of efficiency, his three-pointer is something he needs to continue working on this offseason.
Julian Champagnie dropped 14 points (4-8 3PT), seven rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Julian knocked down four threes, but also had some costly turnovers. Nonetheless, he averaged 11 points per game, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists on 40% three-point-shooting in the Finals, and near similar numbers throughout his first playoff run. Julian from the beginning of the season till the end was the team’s best three-point shooter, and set multiple franchise records, including threes in a game (11), threes in a season, and threes in one postseason. He has a team option coming up this offseason, but it is more likely that the Spurs decline it and give him a long-term deal.
Devin Vassell dropped 12 points (5-8 FG), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block. Dev gave it his all on both ends of the court and was a playoff riser all postseason long. He averaged 12.8 points per game, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists on 53.7% shooting and 46.7% three-point shooting in the Finals. In his first postseason, he averaged similar numbers on less efficient shooting. Dev has earned the respect of all Spurs fans, and he will continue being a glue guy for this team next season.
Dev’s patented midrange beats the first half buzzer!
Some tough pills to swallow from this series: The average margin of victory was 4.0 points per game, it is the second smallest combined margin of victory for a winning team in the Finals (20), and most importantly, the Spurs led for 72% of the series and still lost in 5. Although it was a gut-wrenching way to end the season, Spurs fans need to take a step back and appreciate this team.
At the beginning of the season, this team was projected to barely crack 40 wins and make the play-in tournament (ESPN). This team completely overachieved and had several highlights from October to June. A 62-win season (most since 2016-17), two all-stars (De’Aaron Fox and Wemby), a 6th Man of the Year (KJ), the first-ever Unanimous Defensive Player of the Year (Wemby), an All-Rookie First Teamer (Dylan), an All-NBA First Teamer (Wemby), and a run to the NBA Finals in its first postseason run since 2018-19. Not to mention, they defeated the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in the Western Conference Finals. If that does not convince you of how well-suited this team is for the future, here is a quick reminder for all NBA fans: Dylan Harper is 20, Carter Bryant is 20, Stephon Castle is 21, Victor Wembanyama is 22. This loss will only fuel this team for the next season and for the seasons to come.
Finally, here are the full game highlights.
To all PtR readers, thanks for following and reading along throughout this entire rollercoaster season! October can’t come soon enough!
Aho, 30, was drafted with the 139th pick in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Islanders and played 190 career NHL games with the team from 2017 to 2024, amassing 11 goals and 39 assists for 50 points.
Following the 2023-24 season, he signed a two-year, $1.55 million AAV one-way deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but he never suited up in a regular-season game for them.
In 56 regular-season games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, Aho recorded two goals and 26 assists for 28 points, as well as one assist in 10 playoff games.
Aho's contract with the Lakers will keep him in Sweden through the 2027-28 season.
After a strong end to the 2025-26 season, winds are already in the sails of the Philadelphia Flyers with momentum building throughout the offseason.
A big reason for that momentum, and perhaps even the playoff run, is rookie forward Porter Martone, who joined the Flyers at the NHL level at the very end of the season after a year in the NCAA with Michigan State University.
Martone, 19, is still technically a rookie, which makes him eligible to win the 2027 Calder Trophy.
With five points in 10 playoff games and 10 points in nine regular season games, the Flyers winger's early production has also made him an early favorite to win that Calder Trophy.
On Saturday, The Hockey News published its shortlist of the five leading candidates to be named the NHL's Rookie of the Year next season, and Martone was the very first name on the list.
"The 19-year-old became the youngest player in Flyers history to score in their postseason debut and recorded points in the team’s first three games against the Pittsburgh Penguins," Eric Cruikshank wrote. "This strong first impression solidified Martone as a top-six forward for the Flyers and earned him a spot on Canada’s World Championship roster, where he put up 5 points in 10 games.
"Martone is the prototype for the NHL’s modern power forward, possessing the hands and playmaking to be an offensive threat in space while also using his frame to gain advantages over opponents in tight areas of the ice. . . He likely has the highest goal-scoring upside of the upcoming rookie class and should be one of the pre-season frontrunners for the Calder."
Martone was an instant hit for the Flyers and head coach Rick Tocchet, who opted to use the teenager in the top-six ahead of someone like sophomore starlet Matvei Michkov.
Now that the 2025 No. 6 overall pick knows what the NHL pace is like--and the pace of the Stanley Cup playoffs--the adjustment should be even smoother next season.
Without a doubt, Martone is the top candidate for the 2027 Calder Trophy heading into next season.
Cheers of excitement were heard across the five boroughs last night as our beloved home team earned the NBA championship title in a nail-biting 94-90 win against the San Antonio Spurs.
Even Timothée Chalamet, one of the most notable Knicks celebrity superfans who has been nominated for four Oscars but has yet to win one, couldn’t contain his excitement for last night’s historic win as he loudly shouted to cameras, “Way rather this than the Oscars, c’mon, baby! Knicks are champions, baby!”
The actor celebrated by jumping up and down with the winning team, holding up a mockup of The Post alongside Mikal Bridges on the court at Frost Bank Center.
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The world champion New York Knicks were greeted by jubilant fans as they arrived at Westchester County Airport Sunday morning, just hours after snatching their first NBA title in 53 years.
Knicks star Jordan Clarkson was greeted to raucous cheers at the team arrived back from their historic win. X/@notmoosenbaNew York Knicks coach Mike Brown greets fans as they return home from victory. X/@notmoosenbaThe Knicks clinched the title in Game 5 Saturday in San Antonio.
Dozens of fans draped in Knicks gear and holding up banners and signs lined up outside the suburban airfield for a parade of players’ cars and SUVs to welcome the hoop heroes home – with guard Jordan Clarkson seen high-fiving fans from one vehicle’s window.
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Townes and legend Patrick Ewing waved to fans from other SUVs, as the crowd chanted, “Let’s go Knicks!”
Josh Hart taking a selfie on the plane with Jalen Brunson and the Larry O’Brien trophy. Instagram/@jhartBrunson and Karl-Anthony Towns arriving In New York with the trophy. Instagram/@showcase718A beaming Mike Brown getting off the team’s plane in Westchester. Instagram/@showcase718Sochan taking a selfie with Jordan Clarkson in his car. Instagram/@jeremysochanA throng of Knicks fans greeting Jordan Clarkson and the rest of the team. X/@notmoosenbaMikal Bridges riding by the Knicks faithful. X/@notmoosenba
The hometown hoopsters stunned the San Antonio Spurs with a 94-90 victory on their home court, taking the NBA Finals 4-1.
It's that time of year again; we are just two weeks away from the 2026 NHL Draft. With the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals getting near the end, the attention will soon turn to the draft, free agency, and then the start of the 2026-27 season.
However, for a team like the Nashville Predators, their focus has been on the draft and the offseason for quite some time. So, let's look at a potential draft target for them. Today, we are going to look at Viggo Björck, the Swedish forward out of Djurgården (SWE J20).
For most, the first thing that stands out is his speed and size. At 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds, he is one of the smallest players in the draft, but he's also one of, if not the fastest players. He drives a lot of plays using his speed and typically averages around 20 minutes per night at just 17 years old.
Scouts point out that he has slick passing, great awareness and vision, and isn't afraid to shoot the puck. So, adding him into a young Predators offence alongside the likes of Matthew Wood, Joakim Kemell, and Brady Martin would make them a team to watch in the next few seasons.
Scout's Takes:
Here are some of the scouting reports put out by the most notable scouts/hockey writers in the NHL.
"While his numbers will be nothing to lose your mind over, the fact that Björck played on the first line – often skating in more than 20 minutes a night – as a 17-year-old in one of the top leagues in the world is bonkers. Björck was electric at the World Juniors, showing a high-end blend of hockey sense and raw skill."
- Steven Ellis ~ Daily Faceoff
"Some people will shy away from his size, but Bjorck never shies away from battling in the hard areas of the ice. He plays quick and fast and his three-zone detail has resulted in his coaches at the pro level in Sweden trusting him in all situations."
- Jason Bukala `~ Sportsnet
"Bjorck can play with the puck on a string and make plays as a natural facilitator who has a ton of poise and vision, but he also plays in and out of give-and-gos, will go to the net and finish off plays and has great overall sense on and off the puck. He’s also a quick and fast skater who can play at different paces and challenge both in straight lines and on cuts and turnbacks, even if he’s not a true burner for his size."
- Scott Wheeler ~ The Athletic
Draft Projection
Many 2026 NHL Draft mock drafts have Björck going somewhere in the 6-8 range, with some having him jump into the top five. That said, very few have him falling to number 10, where the Predators pick. Regardless, if he were to fall down to 10, or the Predators could move up in the draft, Björck is a name they should strongly consider calling.
Tempers flared with one fan sporting a Dennis Rodman Spurs jersey. Video went viral of him trying to fight every Knicks fan in his immediate vicinity inside Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station, shoving and chasing down multiple people while throwing a few punches before a police officer came over to try to calm him down.
Cops then escorted the fan away while Knicks fans taunted him.
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 14, 2026
This wasn’t the only scene of chaos following the conclusion of the NBA Finals, which the Knicks won 4-1 to clinch their first championship since 1973. Some celebratory scenes in New York after the championship-clinching Game 5 grew out of control, such as one where a school bus was set on fire in Times Square.
Following some other games during the NBA Finals, fans of both teams were being attacked. During Game 4 on Wednesday, a 17-year-old boy was beaten into a coma during a livestreamed brawl in Midtown, started by a man chanting “Spurs in 7.”
The boy was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he came out of the coma and was listed in critical but stable condition.
A Spurs fan tries to fight Knicks fans inside Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station after the Knicks’ NBA championship win on June 13, 2026. Instagram/diaper_man_officialCops escort the Spurs fan away on June 13, 2026. Instagram/diaper_man_official
Another Spurs fan was attacked in New York after Game 3. Twenty-one people were taken into custody and several NYPD officers were injured following the Game 3 watch party at Bryant Park.
Fans were even seen chasing down a bus they believed was carrying the Spurs team. Things got so chaotic that several people, including players, longtime Knicks fan Ben Stiller, and others called for an end to the chaos.
Former San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg called for Spurs fans to be kind to Knicks fans before Game 5, even after the violent events.
