If the Knicks’ resurgence over the last few seasons has made anything clear, it’s that New York fans really, really love to win.
Knicks fans celebrated wildly after winning one playoff game against the Hawks in 2021, and fans came out in droves when New York came within a win of the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024.
If you thought consistently winning would cause the energy to die down, think again. Knicks fans took to the streets after Saturday’s Game 1 win over the Pistons, and it was captured on video.
Here’s a look at how Knicks fans celebrated a come-from-behind victory over Detroit.
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Knicks fans react to Game 1 win
Knicks fans rallied outside Madison Square Garden after a Game 1 win over the Pistons, which included a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter to storm back from a deficit and take complete control down the stretch.
One clip showed fans singing “Mo Bamba” before loudly booing when a police officer tries to break up the mob of people.
Absolutely no one:#Knicks fans after winning 1 playoff game: pic.twitter.com/qyrVuEJTDr
— uSTADIUM NBA (@uSTADIUMNBA) April 20, 2025
Some fans chanted, “F— Detroit,” outside the arena. Hawks G Trae Young found himself on the receiving end of similar chants in 2021 (and beyond), but Cade Cunningham evidently didn’t play well enough in Game 1 to earn his own. Instead, the entire city of Detroit took the brunt of it.
“F*ck Detroit” chants outside MSG after Knicks Game 1 win 👀🔥
The city is buzzing again. Playoff time at The Mecca 🐐 pic.twitter.com/y78EXykNOk
— Jake Brown (@JakeBrownRadio) April 20, 2025
Videos of Knicks fans outside MSG after playoff wins never get old. 😂pic.twitter.com/y78RPlA1FB
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) April 20, 2025
A few Knicks fans even caught up to Pistons G Malik Beasley, who didn’t seem to be too bothered by the noise.
“WE DON’T FU** WITH YOU HERE! HOP ON THAT GREYHOUND! PICK UP THAT HAT!”
New York Knicks fans caught Malik Beasley making his way to the Detroit Pistons’ team bus after their Game 1 loss at Madison Square Garden 👀🗣️
Beasley’s hat flew off & they instantly reacted! 😂
Via.… pic.twitter.com/Mdqhb31akz
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) April 20, 2025
The Knicks still need three more wins to advance, and they showed some vulnerabilities in Game 1 against the Pistons. After winning the first two games of their series against the Pacers last year and going on to lose, Knicks players know plenty of work is still ahead.
As for the fans, they will unapologetically celebrate each and every win they get.
