Overview
- The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals, with that win sending the series back to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 on Monday.
- Police said about 6,500 people gathered at an outdoor watch party after Friday’s game, 26 people were taken into custody, 17 were arrested and charged, and one NYPD officer was assaulted and required medical treatment.
- Authorities identified 29‑year‑old Karely Reyes as a suspect charged with assault, resisting arrest and obstruction for allegedly jumping a barrier, striking an officer and biting another during the postgame disorder.
- Madison Square Garden and the U.S. Secret Service announced airport‑style screening, a strict no‑bag rule, a list of prohibited items with no storage available, and a request that fans arrive at least two hours early to pass entry checks.
- The security moves follow large police deployments planned for Finals crowds and President Trump’s confirmed attendance, fueling fan anger about delays and changing the game‑day experience as the Knicks chase their first title since 1973.