At Sophie's and beyond: More Knicks championship photos

Photos by Kyle de Vre 

We have more Knicks celebratory pics, starting at Sophie's on Fifth Street near Avenue A ... and on the surrounding streets...

Saturday night on Avenue C, Knicks NBA championship edition

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

As you may have heard, the Knicks won the NBA championship last night in a tense game 5 versus the San Antonio Spurs, setting off celebrations across the city, including in the East Village. 

These photos were taken along Avenue C between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, where ABC Beer Co. and HiLot were streaming the game outside.

The two broadcasts were slightly out of sync, creating a ripple effect as cheers erupted up and down the block after big shots, blocks and fouls.

After the final buzzer, hundreds of fans poured into the street. 

There was plenty of hugging, dancing, singing and the occasional shower of beer. Some people climbed onto cars, scaffolding and light poles for a better view of the scene.

Police arrived but largely kept to the sidelines as the celebration unfolded. Fireworks went off overhead, and smoke from flares and fireworks hung in the air as fans lingered well into the night.

Now, when Journey sounds really good ...

Avenue C celebrates the Knicks championship win pic.twitter.com/Mqmzd1yjAo

— Stacie Joy (@Joy_of_photos) June 14, 2026

Saturday's parting shot

Earlier today on Second Avenue...

Saturday's opening shot

Photo by Stacie Joy 

A Knicks/Superman mural by Fumero arrived earlier in the week in Freeman Alley (off Rivington near the Bowery). 

Your Game 5 forecast — here anyway... mostly sunny and warm (high 89). BUT, a lot less humid. A fine day for free outdoor activities.

Knicks fever in the East Village: A photo essay

The Knicks' first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 has sparked a level of basketball enthusiasm around the city not seen in decades.

During the first three games of the series against the San Antonio Spurs, EVG's Stacie Joy captured scenes from around the East Village as fans embraced the moment... here's a look from this past week ahead of tonight's game four...