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A teenager was punched and kicked into a coma near Madison Square Garden following an argument that erupted after the New York Knicks' epic comeback over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, police said.
The assault put a violent coda on what had been a moment of celebration for Knicks fans in New York.
What Happened The victim, a teenager, was beaten into a coma in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden after an altercation connected to the Knicks-Spurs game turned physical.
Police described the attack as punching and kicking — a sustained assault severe enough to render the victim comatose. The incident is under active police investigation.
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