"Knicks' Playoff Success Linked to Dramatic Decline in NYC Crime Rates. A striking correlation has emerged between the New York Knicks' postseason performance and crime rates in the city. According to the NYPD, crime plummeted by a staggering 78 percent over the Knicks' last 11 postseason games. The phenomenon has left many wondering if the team's winning streak is somehow influencing the city's crime statistics, or if it's simply a coincidence. As the city continues to grapple with the complexities of crime and urban development, the Knicks' playoff success may hold a surprising key."
Over the Knicks’ last 11 postseason games, crime in New York City fell 78 percent, per the NYPD. New York City is still the city that never sleeps, but when the Knicks are rolling, there is at least ...
