Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg posts a congratulatory message to New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado following a viral moment involving the player during Game 3. In the message, Bloomberg says their “second meeting went a little smoother” and refers to Alvarado as his “new friend.” He also congratulates the Knicks, describing their performance as a “historic comeback.” Bloomberg’s post includes a reminder not to “count NYC out,” and it ends with “one more to go” and “Let’s Go Knicks.” The outlets both report the same wording and interpretation of Bloomberg’s post, tying it to the earlier collision that drew online attention during Game 3. Across both sources, the central points are that Bloomberg comments directly on Alvarado after the viral incident, credits the Knicks for a major comeback in Game 3, and expresses support for the team as the series continues.