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Even though WWE Superstar Danhausen was part of the New York Knicks ' championship, he wished their latest opponents, the Detroit Pistons , well during the game.
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Shortly after the game began, the "Very Nice, Very Evil" Superstar showed his allegiance to the champions, writing, "Do good Knicks," on X, formerly Twitter.
About 20 minutes later, he reacted to a pregame video of the Pistons getting themselves hyped up for the game. He also wanted them to "do good," saying, "Do good Pistons too everyone have fun."
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Luckily, his Knicks were able to pull off the win. It might not have gone over well had the Pistons won, given Danhausen's history with the team.
Danhausen's Knicks got their first win of the year vs. the Pistons
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On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, the Knicks got their first win of the 2026-27 season against the Pistons. The defending champions started the year 0-3 heading into their matchup with their then-undefeated rivals.
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It started ugly, as the Pistons scored 38 points in the first quarter. However, the Knicks were able to hold them to 25 points across the following two quarters.
Detroit made a run in the fourth quarter, forcing New York to put their foot back on the pedal. The Knicks were able to hold on and win by 14 points.
Both teams will play the night after the game. The Knicks will visit the Chicago Bulls, while the Pistons will host the Charlotte Hornets.
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Danhausen lifted his "curse" of the Knicks in the playoffs. They then went on a 13-game win streak that didn't end until Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers on their way to the NBA Finals.
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In turn, he became a part of the team's playoff run. However, he did not receive a championship ring like the players and coaches on Opening Night.
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