The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals.What should have been a night of pure celebration quickly descended into widespread chaos across Manhattan.As fans poured into the streets, groups of rioters engaged in vandalism, destruction, and direct attacks on police.Video via Instagram account tucoachdeviaje. NYC streets are packed with Knicks fans celebrating, but the festivities quickly turned chaotic as fireworks were thrown into crowds while NYPD officers worked to keep people safe. Celebrating a win is one thing—endangering the public… pic.twitter.com/QbHwSI0pkj— TheSalGreco (@TheSalGreco) June 14, 2026Reporter Nick Sortor, who was on the ground for the chaos, documented the unfolding mayhem on X in real time. BREAKING: CHAOS BREAKS OUT AS KNICKS WIN NBA CHAMPIONSHIPCARS BEING DESTROYEDNYPD RIOT SRT making INTENSE ARRESTSCops are SMACKING DOWN these rioters pic.twitter.com/n1ePb5QEw6— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 14, 2026Before the final buzzer had even happened, rioters began smashing cars and damaging property.One video captured rioters destroying NYPD vehicles while the game was still wrapping up.In Times Square, thousands of rioters overtook buses and drivers began abandoning their vehicles. BREAKING: MAYHEM in Times Square as THOUSANDS of rioters TAKEOVER SCHOOL BUSESMost drivers have ABANDONED the buses, and rioters are in the drivers seatsWE NEED MASS ARRESTS!NO POLICE ARE ANYWHERE IN SIGHT! pic.twitter.com/HNZFzBvyEv— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 14, 2026NYPD riot police officers were seen sprinting down streets, tackling suspects, and making rapid arrests amid the chaos. JUST NOW: NYPD riot police rush in and make arrests of Knicks riotersThey’re literally SPRINTING DOWN THE STREET and TACKLING these peopleBEAUTIFUL pic.twitter.com/AmVy6GDszS— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 14, 2026There were also attacks on NYPD mounted police.Rioters launched fireworks at police horses, causing the animals to become spooked and bolt. BREAKING: Knicks rioters launch FIREWORKS at NYPD horsescausing them to get SPOOKED and jump awayThese people need to be charged with SERIOUS FELONIESSTOP ATTACKING POLICE HORSES! pic.twitter.com/4W6quhFNdg— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 14, 2026The horses are trained officers, and the attacks constitute assault on law enforcement.These scenes echoed earlier riots during the Knicks’ playoff and Finals run.After previous wins, including Game 4, dozens were arrested, with reports of fights, property damage, and injuries to officers.Soft-on-crime policies, reduced prosecutions, and resistance to strong policing have emboldened bad actors in these liberal cities.The post Knicks Win the Title and NYC Burns: Rioters Attack NYPD Horses and Vehicles in Times Square Mayhem (VIDEOS) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.