Knicks fans traveled well to San Antonio and the hometown faithful didn’t love it.
During the Knicks’ exhilarating 105-95 Game 1 victory, fans of the orange and blue were recorded taking over the concourse at Frost Bank Center.
In a video making the rounds on social media, two Spurs fans went eye-to-eye with a Knicks fan wearing his blue Knicks cap, a Knicks No. 8 jersey and a platinum chain, which was ripped off his neck.
A Knicks fan had his chain ripped off by a Spurs fan. X, @_angel218_
The Knicks fan then aggressively came over to one of the Spurs fans, who immediately began throwing punches as a brawl broke out.
Two police officers wearing five-gallon cowboy hats ran over to apprehend the Knicks fan, despite the instigator appearing to be on the home team’s side.
It is unclear if the Knicks fan ever retrieved his necklace.
A television segment was being held right in front of the scuffle, which continued with fans surrounding the blocked-off area.
Knicks fans have traveled well throughout this magical playoff run — from Atlanta to Philadelphia to Cleveland and now San Antonio.
Their playoff opponents have attempted to slow the travel plans by geo-fencing ticket sales and requiring zip codes on credit cards to be non-New York-based.
The Spurs fans attempts to punch the Knicks supporter. @_angel218_/X
It has all been to no avail.
The Knicks have won 12 straight overall and seven straight on the road — their only loss away from MSG coming in a 109-108 loss to the Hawks on the April 23.
Spurs fan who ripped off a Knicks fans chain throws a punch. X, @_angel218_
Knicks fans are going to be tough to deal with again in Game 2 on Friday night as they look to put a stranglehold on the series.
