Zohran Mamdani confirms where New York Knicks official celebrations will take place after Finals win

Zohran Mamdani’s Game 5 message to Knicks fans turned into the roadmap for New York ’s championship celebrations after the franchise finally ended its 53-year title wait.

The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, closing the NBA Finals 4-1 and winning their first championship since 1973.

Before the game, the mayor had already pointed supporters toward the official watch-party hubs across Manhattan.

As Mayor Zohran Mamdani told fans before tip-off: “Tonight, Knicks fans across our city will come together at Plaza 33 outside MSG, Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals. My administration is proud to work with the Knicks to support these watch parties.”

He also added a safety message for what always had the potential to become a historic night: “As we celebrate, be responsible, look out for one another, stay safe, be smart, and make this a night that reflects the very best of our city.”

The locations mattered because Game 5 was being played in San Antonio , not New York. Plaza 33 outside Madison Square Garden gave fans a direct connection to the franchise’s home, while Radio City Music Hall and Wollman Rink offered additional gathering points for a city ready to erupt.

Once the Knicks finished the job, those watch parties became celebration sites.

The game itself gave fans a stressful but unforgettable finish.