Spurs and Knicks players condemn attacks on fans after Game 3

Players from both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks condemned apparent attacks on Spurs fans after the Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden. Videos circulating on social media showed Spurs fans having their jerseys ripped off on New York streets in the hours after Monday's game.

Player reactions Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said the incidents crossed a line. "My thoughts of course [are] that we can't forget it's a game," he said. "We're just playing a game out there. I am all for passion, but [with] the respect of each other.

" Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns echoed the call for restraint. "The game is built off of respect and passion," Towns said. "We want everyone to respect each other. " Spurs forward Julian Champagnie, who grew up in New York, said fans should keep the focus on the court.

"I feel like for the fans, it should never be that serious where you have to jump people, beat people up, follow people home," he said.

Security measures According to CBS News, 21 people were taken into police custody, with eight arrested, after Monday's game in violence related to the NBA finals. A watch party outside Madison Square Garden was cancelled for Monday's game due to enhanced security measures because of Donald Trump's attendance.

Several other outside gatherings took place around the city without serious incidents. The Knicks host the Spurs again on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks lead the series 2-1.