Overview
- Danhausen said he 'cursed' the Cleveland Cavaliers on NBA Today before Game 1, and the Knicks erased a 22‑point fourth‑quarter deficit to win 115‑104 in overtime after a 44‑11 run, a turnaround reported across multiple outlets.
- The comeback took place late Tuesday and ended with New York forcing overtime and pulling away in extra time for the Game 1 victory in Madison Square Garden.
- After the win Danhausen took public credit, demanded courtside seats between Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, attended the game at MSG and was given a custom Knicks jersey.
- Wrestling peers and fans amplified the narrative on social media, with Danhausen trolling rival The Miz and figures like Swerve Strickland jokingly declaring belief in his 'curses.'
- Danhausen's on‑air gag began as a WWE persona bit and previously included 'uncursing' the Knicks during the playoffs; there is no evidence of causation and the story functions mainly as entertainment that boosts publicity for the teams, WWE and ESPN.