Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
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Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks27 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlys DaviesReutersA teenager was shot and buses destroyed during chaotic scenes in New York City that marred jubilant celebrations for the Knicks' historic NBA championship win.The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in game five on Saturday to clinch the title for the first time in more than half a century.The game was in Texas, but New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to toast the milestone for fans and the city.As crowds swelled into the early hours, gunfire rang out near Times Square, a 17-year-old was wounded and school buses that had transported World Cup fans were torched.
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