The Knicks pulled off their third 20-point comeback in the Playoffs this season. They came back and beat the Pacers 106-100 in Indiana. Naturally, Knicks fans, who are famously very aggressive and rowdy, also somehow reached Indiana. During Jalen Brunson’s post-game interview, while he spoke about bouncing back from his struggles in Game 3, fans started chanting behind Kenny Smith and the “Inside the NBA” crew. So much that Brunson couldn’t even hear himself think.
In response to Smith’s questions, Brunson was responding, “One, I’ve got to stop fouling. Two, just the way they play, they play so hard. And what they’re able to do, it builds confidence for our team. Obviously, I’ve got to play better, I’ve got to stop turning the ball over. I’ve got to be a better leader, on and off the court…. (interrupted by fan chants) Jeez! They’re loud! I can barely hear myself think right now.”
"Jeez, they're loud!" 😆
"Knicks in 6" chants are still ringing around Grainbridge Fieldhouse 👏 pic.twitter.com/UErrofyp20
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 26, 2025
Knicks fans are present all over the country. Despite not having any glory since 1973, the Knicks arguably have the third biggest fan base, following the Lakers and the Warriors. From cursing at Trae Young to taking to the streets after beating the Celtics in Game 6, Knicks fans are ready to be up in arms about anything related to their team. This makes them one of the most loved and hated fan bases in the world. Loved by millions of other New York fans, hated by almost everyone else.
When Rowdy Knicks Fans Took To NYC Streets After Game 6 Win Against The Celtics
After the Knicks beat a handicapped Celtics in Game 6 of their second-round series, mayhem ensued in New York. The streets were filled with fans not just cheering for the Knicks but also trash-talking other teams and were on the verge of assaulting individuals as well.
This video of Pacers fan who got hit with a trash in New York while wearing Tyrese Haliburton’s jersey went viral.
Haliburton is now flying him out to a Playoff game.
Class act pic.twitter.com/cYf46cEZYR
— Hoops (@HoopMixOnly) May 19, 2025
From throwing trash at a Tyrese Haliburton fan to hurling profanities at NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, many witnessed the craze of what happens in New York after a major Knicks win. The Haliburton supporter, Hans Perez got a silver lining from facing that harassment on the streets of New York. Haliburton invited him to Game 4 (i.e the next game) in Indiana.
Tyrese Haliburton is flying out the Pacers fan, who was harassed by New Yorkers for wearing his jersey, to game 4🔥
He’s a firefighter and lifelong Pacers fan
— HaliMuse (@hali_muse) May 19, 2025
Haliburton said, “I want to personally bring you and a plus one out here to come to Game 4 here in Indiana. I’ll bring you guys out here, put you guys up, get you guys seats to the game. The Pacers, everybody in our organization wants to make sure you’re taken care of, all of the team is excited to meet you.”
Everybody knows how violent and aggressive Knicks fans can get. If Haliburton manages to beat the Knicks at home in Game 5 to eliminate them from the Playoffs, one would anticipate that he dethrones Trae Young to become the most hated man in New York.
