The atmosphere outside Madison Square Garden was electric as the Knicks secured a 121-113 win over the Celtics on Monday night, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.
Fans gathered at a viewing party outside the arena, celebrating as the DJ played the Knicks anthem, “Go New York, Go New York, Go!” The energetic crowd sang along, some waving large Knicks flags.
Amidst the excitement, chants of “Five Knicks!” echoed through the air. A viral video captured the scene with fans flooding the area, temporarily blocking 7th Avenue, though traffic still managed to move through.
The neighborhood erupted with chants, as cameras showed fans immersed in the jubilation. One video depicted a man in a Knicks jersey playing the trumpet amidst a sea of blue and orange supporters.
Inside Madison Square Garden, a video showcased Ben Stiller celebrating in the crowd, adding to the lively atmosphere.
The excitement surrounding Knicks games has been a consistent theme in their playoff runs, particularly against the Celtics. “It was insane,” Mitchell Robinson remarked about the crowd. “I feel like this was crazier than past playoff experiences; it’s definitely the biggest yet.”
With this win, the Knicks are on the brink of achieving something that hasn’t occurred for the franchise in a quarter-century, now just one victory away from their first trip to the conference finals since 2000.
