56 arrests and 10 injured NYPD officers later, the authorities appear to be downplaying the gravity of the extreme emotions running through Knicks Nation. Between Games 3 and 4, Spurs fans were assaulted, NYC suffered property damage, and even the visiting players were ambushed at their hotel. Yet the NYPD has distanced itself from a viral postgame incident in which San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was targeted.

In videos circulating on social media, fans outside the New York hotel where the Spurs were staying yelled expletives and made obscene gestures as the players went inside. But when Wemby stepped out of the bus, a bunch of eggs flew out of the crowd and nearly hit him. Despite videos showing that NYPD officers were present, they told the media they had no official report on file regarding the Wembanyama incident. Here’s what insider Shams Charnia confirmed.

“I can confirm that multiple eggs were thrown in the direction of Victor Wembanyama late last night outside the Spurs Hotel,” Charania said on NBA Today. “As of right now, the New York Police Department has not made any arrests, though, and the Spurs are on their way back to San Antonio today for Game 5.”

Now, this could also mean Wemby or the Spurs didn’t pursue charges. Yet a huge chunk of the NBA community has lost patience with Knicks fans’ behavior throughout the Finals series, and even the lack of official documentation of this behavior against an NBA player adds insult to the injury of a historic 29-point collapse.

Among the 56 people detained, 41 were released with pending court summons. NYPD is also on the hunt for a group of local fans who left a Spurs supporter with facial lacerations.

San Antonio slams NYPD for not defending Victor Wembanyama and Spurs fans

The situation deepened the next morning, after Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar held an official press conference following the egging and many more incidents of violence. As Frost Bank Center is in their jurisdiction, Salazar assured the safety of the Knicks players and their families.

“We’re doing something differently here than what I’ve seen done in New York,” Sheriff Salazar stated. “You know, for example, with regard to the Knicks, here we’re actually escorting the Knicks from where they’re staying to the facility and then back up there with their family members as well.”

He not-so-subtly took a jab at the NYPD’s failures during the NBA Finals by promising to learn from their mistakes.

“We’re going above and beyond doing that,” Salazar said. “Looking at what was done, I really wish more effort had been put out in New York to do the same thing.”

The official further squashed any concerns about payback by saying, “We’re going to do what San Antonio does, we’re going to take care of our Spurs, we’re going to take care of any opposing teams that come, and again, we’re gonna roll out the red carpet for all Knicks fans that come out to the game.”

Salazar echoed what everyone from a Texas Senate to a diehard Knicks fan, Ben Stiller, felt about the recent fan behavior. The escalating behavior has left a bitter taste in New York’s 3-1 run. Stephen A. Smith is also demanding that Adam Silver resolve the issue.

While the NYPD had “nothing on file” regarding the incident, the footage showed officers at the hotel. In some angles, multiple officers can be seen instantly reacting to the egg shattering on the pavement before the recording abruptly cuts off.

Regardless of what happens off the court, the next three games are must-wins for the Spurs, meaning the team will return to New York only if it continues to win. And if the series returns to Manhattan, reports indicate the Spurs will take additional measures to ensure their players’ safety.