Knicks Fan Ben Stiller Admits Cade Cunningham 'Kicked Our Butts'

The Detroit Pistons star guard torched the New York Knicks for 42 points in their latest matchup.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had a dominant performance against the New York Knicks, scoring a game-high 42 points in a 126-111 victory. Longtime Knicks fan and actor Ben Stiller acknowledged Cunningham's stellar play, tweeting 'Cade kicked our butts. We gotta get better.' Knicks coach Mike Brown admitted they failed to employ their defensive strategy against the 24-year-old Cunningham, who is averaging 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.6 assists this season.

Why it matters

Cunningham's performance highlights his continued growth as one of the NBA's rising young stars. The Knicks, despite recent success, still have room for improvement as they try to compete with elite teams and players in the league.

The details

Cunningham shot 17-of-34 from the field, including 5-of-11 from 3-point range. He added 8 rebounds, 13 assists, and 2 blocks in the Pistons' victory. The Knicks have now dropped all three of their meetings with the Pistons this season.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Cade Cunningham

A 24-year-old guard for the Detroit Pistons who is in his fifth NBA season. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team last season and is averaging 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game this year.

Ben Stiller

A longtime fan of the New York Knicks who is regularly spotted courtside at Madison Square Garden cheering on his beloved team.

Mike Brown

The head coach of the New York Knicks who acknowledged the team's failure to properly defend Cade Cunningham.

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What they’re saying

“Cade kicked our butts. We gotta get better.”

— Ben Stiller, Actor and Knicks fan (X (formerly Twitter)

“We failed to employ our defensive strategy against the 24-year-old Cunningham, who is averaging 25.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.6 assists.”

— Mike Brown, Head Coach, New York Knicks (clutchpoints.com)

What’s next

The Knicks will look to bounce back in their next game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 22nd.

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's dominant performance against the Knicks showcases his continued growth as one of the NBA's rising young stars. While the Knicks have found recent success, this game highlights that they still have room for improvement as they aim to compete with elite teams and players in the league.