New Yorkers woke up on Thursday morning still jubilant after the New York Knicks made history by staging the largest comeback in NBA Finals history against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks overcame a staggering 29-point lead at Madison Square Garden, securing a 3-1 series lead and moving within one game of their first championship since 1973.

The city buzzed with excitement, especially in midtown Manhattan, where celebrations erupted into the early hours. The Empire State Building glowed in the team's orange-and-blue colors, reflecting the euphoria of fans.

• Kiba Bones, a lifelong Knicks fan, shared his excitement:

It was epic, it was history made. Thank God for the Knicks.

• Commuters the next morning sported Knicks apparel, with chants of "Knicks in five!" echoing through the streets.

Inside the arena, even celebrities like Spike Lee and Jerry Seinfeld were visibly astonished as the Knicks clinched the victory with a last-second shot by OG Anunoby. The atmosphere transformed from disbelief to exhilaration as fans celebrated outside.

However, the night wasn’t without incidents; the NYPD reported 56 arrests due to unruly behavior, with some fans engaging in reckless antics. Despite this, the excitement remained palpable as Knicks supporters expressed their hopes for the upcoming game.

As the city’s energy buzzed with anticipation, fans like Jaynee Byrd echoed a common sentiment:

We got this. Knicks in five!