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Video shows the exact moment New York lost its collective mind as the Knicks secured an historic first NBA Championship since 1973.<\/p>\n

Read more NBA champion Knicks return home to heroes\u2019 welcome after historic Finals win<\/a><\/p>\n

The viral clip shared on X was taken at the end of Saturday\u2019s victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as jubilant fans could be heard screaming across the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cHear the exact moment Manhattan lost its mind,\u201d said the caption for the video, filmed from a high-rise balcony.<\/p>\n

Thousands upon thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets moments after the Knicks completed another double-digit fourth-quarter comeback to clinch the series against the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1.<\/p>\n

Read more Jalen Brunson takes subtle swipe at New York\u2019s cost of living after Knicks\u2019 NBA Finals win: \u2018Miss the Texas taxes\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fans quickly took to the streets to celebrate the team\u2019s first NBA championship in over 50 years.<\/p>\n

However, amid the widespread celebration, there were also sporadic incidents of violence, with 63 arrests and a shooting near Times Square.<\/p>\n

Read more Charles Barkley shades Sydney Sweeney at Knicks game after gushing over \u2018Cardi D\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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