A video showing a group of young men causing significant damage inside a Five Guys restaurant in New York has gone viral following the New York Knicks’ Game 4 comeback victory. The footage spread widely across Reddit and X, drawing thousands of reactions online.
In the footage, several individuals can be seen jumping over the counter and entering areas of the restaurant that are meant for employees only. Workers can be seen attempting to stop the group, and at one point, an employee appears to throw French fries toward the men in an effort to keep them back.
The disturbance appeared to move out of the restaurant eventually, leaving the location damaged and in disarray. It remains unclear what specifically triggered the incident or why the restaurant became a target, and as of the time of writing, no arrests directly connected to the Five Guys incident have been announced, according to The Nerd Stash.
Online criticism follows as related incidents also unfold across New York
The reaction online was largely negative, with many commenters calling for those involved to face criminal consequences. “These are not “fans” This is criminal behaviour.,” one user wrote in response to the video. Many viewers argued that the behavior seen in the footage went beyond typical sports celebration. The Knicks’ playoff run has drawn significant attention from fans across different backgrounds, with Ben Stiller among the celebrities live-posting the Knicks’ playoff win.
Several people who commented on the video also expressed concern for a restaurant worker who appeared to injure his hand or arm near a fryer during the confrontation. Commenters said they hoped the employee was not seriously hurt and criticized those they believed put workers in danger.
Some viewers questioned why a Five Guys restaurant became a target at all, noting that the Knicks had actually won the game. Others suggested that mob mentality may have played a role, arguing that large crowds can push individuals toward behavior they might not otherwise engage in. While some debated whether those involved were genuine Knicks fans or simply people taking advantage of the situation, most appeared to agree that the workers should not have been caught up in the chaos.
The Five Guys incident was not the only disturbance linked to the Knicks’ playoff run. According to ABC7, a watch party held at Bryant Park earlier in the week ended with 21 arrests and five injured police officers. The trouble reportedly began after crowds spilled into nearby streets following the Knicks’ Game 3 loss.
Authorities said fights broke out among some fans, leading to multiple arrests and injuries. New York has seen a series of unsettling public incidents in recent months, including one case where a New Yorker found herself surrounded by chaos on a deserted subway car. The video is circulating online, and many users are calling for those seen in the footage to be identified and held accountable.
Published: Jun 14, 2026 02:31 pm