Knicks fans took to the streets of Midtown Manhattan to celebrate after the Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers on Monday night.
As has been the case throughout the playoffs, jubilant Knicks fans filled Seventh Avenue outside Madison Square Garden, even streaming into the street at one point, which was broadcast on social media.
The Knicks toppled the Pacers 121-117 Monday night thanks in large part to a huge 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo with 39 seconds left to break a 115-115 tie.
The Garden erupted like it was 1994 when the final buzzer sounded, and the party began outside as fans danced and chanted through the bright streets of New York.
Several videos posted to social media showed Knicks fans jumping up and down and chanting “Go, New York, Go!”
Another video showed fans chanting while a supporter waved a giant Knicks flag just outside the main entrance to the world’s most famous arena.
And yet another saw a group of confident supporters chanting “Knicks on four.”
At one point, fans spilled into the streets and appeared to block traffic along Seventh Avenue, although it was only a small group.
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The party continued as other fans blasted rapper Sheck Wes’ “Mo Bamba.”
Monday night’s victory continued a chaotic playoff run that saw a number of games played out between the Knicks and their playoff opponents.
“We just find a way” said Jalen Brunsonwho finished with 43 points and became the seventh player in NBA history to score 40+ points in three consecutive playoff games.
“No matter what, we just give ourselves confidence to make sure we can get the job done.” It’s nothing special (what we do), it’s just the group of guys we have. We all just trust each other and move forward together.
The Knicks will look to make it two in a row against the Pacers with Game 2 at MSG on Wednesday night.
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