Conflict and Chaos! 21 Arrested! NBA Finals Descend into Turmoil

Completely out of control, utterly out of control...

The Knicks' Game 3 loss in the Finals gave some fans an excuse to vent their emotions.

Fighting and brawling became commonplace, and one extremist went so far as to ignite a female fan's hair, though fortunately calm-minded people helped put out the fire.

According to an official statement from the New York City Police Department,during the recent NBA Finals Game 3 viewing party at Bryant Park, multiple incidents of assault, property damage, and traffic disruption occurred, resulting in a total of 21 arrests, and five police officers sustained injuries.

In the final quarter of Game 3, the entire Knicks team managed only 20 points. (Sarcastic dog head emoji.)

Seriously speaking, if Knicks fans are this frantic after just one home loss, imagine the chaos if they lose Game 4 as well—suffering two consecutive home defeats. Would New York then turn into a "neighborhood with honest folks" Gotham City? In that case, you'd better pray for Superman to show up, or Spider-Man, or for extra safety, call in the Avengers.

Well-known US media ESPN released the win probability predictions for Game 4 of the Finals as follows:

The Knicks, playing at home again, hold a 57.4% advantage, while the Spurs have 42.6%.

Oh, and because of the Game 3 loss, the chance for a sweep is gone. The cheapest ticket for Game 4 at Madison Square Garden has plummeted from $12,000 to $4,000.

According to previous data, the gate revenue from Game 3 at Madison Square Garden was approximately $580 million (about 4.2 billion RMB).

Honestly, the NBA absolutely wants the Finals to go at least six games, because Game 6 would bring the series back to the Knicks' home court, allowing them to rake in even more money—potentially surpassing $580 million, setting a new record. It's utterly ridiculous; Adam Silver is surely laughing his head off in the bathroom, just pretending to be calm in front of the cameras.

In short, Knicks fans are both wealthy and wild, but as mentioned above, some have taken their passion too far, leading to unacceptable incidents. In particular, the personal safety of Spurs fans is hard to guarantee, and any minor mishap could even put their lives at risk.