A 54-year wait for a Knicks title ended in blood and handcuffs.

New York City police arrested 63 people after a historic NBA win turned into a night of stabbings and gunfire.

For over half a century, New York fans dreamed of this night. But for many, the joy of a championship was cut short by fear and violence.

WHAT HAPPENED

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win their first title since 1973. Fans flooded the streets across the city to celebrate the end of the 54-year drought.

By early Sunday morning, the party turned into chaos. Police reported that four people were stabbed and one person was shot as the crowds grew out of control.

Officers made dozens of arrests as they tried to clear the streets. Even with the violence, President Trump praised the team and star Jalen Brunson for the historic win.

What the evidence shows

• 63 people arrested by the NYPD overnight.
• 4 people wounded in separate stabbings.
• 1 person wounded in a shooting.
• 94-90 final score to clinch the trophy.
• 54 years since the team's last championship.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why does a moment of pure community joy so often turn into a reason to hurt others? We should ask if the city was truly ready for a party this big after five decades of waiting.

Is it possible to have a massive public celebration in a big city without it ending in a police report? We need to look at how we handle these crowds before the next big win.

THE OTHER SIDE

Most people in the streets were there to cheer and be happy for their team. Supporters say a few bad actors should not ruin the reputation of thousands of peaceful fans. This argument is strong because the number of arrests is very small compared to the huge crowds that filled the streets.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

The city is now cleaning up the mess while trying to plan a victory parade. Many families are now worried if the upcoming parade will be safe to attend with their children.

Police will likely increase their presence for the rest of the week. The people arrested will face judges to see what happens next with their cases.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

Who started the fights that led to the stabbings and the shooting?

• Will the city change its security plans for the official victory parade?
• How many of those arrested were actual fans versus people just looking for trouble?

SOURCE NOTE

Information from the New York Post. All charges are allegations - those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.