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Knicks Finals Fever Hits Rikers Island

Published June 5, 2026 · Updated June 5, 2026 · The Guardian

At Rikers Island, almost 2,000 incarcerated people gathered to watch the Knicks‑vs‑Heat Game 1, turning the jail into an impromptu sports arena.

In the evening of June 3, 2026, inmates at the George R. Vierno Center in Rikers Island assembled in the common area to watch the NBA Finals Game 1. With flat‑screen TVs and plastic chairs set up, nearly 2,000 people watched the Knicks play, arguing calls and sharing the excitement of a rare citywide moment. playerbros.org

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