NYPD says arrests and injuries occur during celebrations after the New York Knicks win Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Following the victory over the San Antonio Spurs, police respond as crowds gather near Madison Square Garden and in nearby Midtown Manhattan watch-party areas. According to police, 17 people are arrested in connection with the disturbances, including an incident in which one person allegedly strikes an officer. The New York Times adds that police take “dozens” of people into custody during the unrest linked to the finals watch parties. Both reports describe an unruly scene tied to the Knicks’ Game 2 win, with officers working to regain order and manage the crowd. The Times characterizes the arrests as part of a broader pattern of disorder during the week’s watch-party activity, while Fox News focuses on the specific figure of 17 arrests and the injury to an officer. Both accounts indicate the police action is centered on maintaining public safety amid large celebrations near MSG.