The NYPD has cancelled the New York Knicks’ playoff watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden due to escalating “rowdiness” among fans, according to the New York Post.
According to The Post, Street Activity Permit Office has denied MSG’s permits for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday.
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“Games 1 and 2 have seen progressively more problematic issues at the watch parties outside MSG — six arrests last night alone — so the NYPD will not support more watch parties outside the stadium,” a police department statement read.
Saturday’s news comes after six arrests were made outside of MSG during Game 2 on Thursday, with as many as 6,000 fans packing the streets to watch the Knicks play live on gigantic screens outside of the arena.
Fortunately for New York, this cancellation only applies to the outdoor watch parties for home games and the indoor watch party for Saturday’s Game 3 is still on.
The Knicks are playing at an elite level so far in the postseason, winning nine straight games while dropping an insane amount of points on terrific efficiency.
They’ll look to be at their best in Game 4 on Monday, but it will be without their dedicated fans outside the arena.
James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
