The New York Knicks provided their fans with something to cheer about after taking Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals from the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, April 3.

The Knicks beat the Spurs 105-95 and extended their postseason win streak to 12 consecutive games. It's a franchise record.

The first two games of the series will take place in San Antonio, but that didn't stop Knicks fans from having a watch party, taking in the game at Madison Square Garden.

MSG IS GOING OFF RIGHT NOW 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ pic.twitter.com/1mw3f2EPMy

— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 4, 2026

Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half and helped the Knicks outscore the Spurs 11-0 in the final 2:15 of the game.

With the Knicks taking the 1-0 lead in the series, New York is now three wins away from securing its first NBA championship in 53 years.

Here's how fans celebrated the victory on Wednesday:

THE NBA FINALS PARTY ON 7TH AVENUE HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED. 🎉

Knicks fans are taking over the streets after a Game 1 win in the Finals. pic.twitter.com/uhcI5bi98X

— ESPN New York (@ESPNNewYork) June 4, 2026

It is a SCENE outside The Garden right now! pic.twitter.com/b9CEAuVoTX

— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) June 4, 2026

The amount of Knicks fans watching the NBA Finals from outside Madison Square Garden for game 1 pic.twitter.com/Z8OzmQGNaB

— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) June 4, 2026

Outside of Madison Square Garden after the Knicks win Game 1!!! #NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/lh9d5LtucZ

— joey (@joeycreighton) June 4, 2026

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Knicks fans ignite New York City after Game 1 Finals win