During the 2024 NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers engaged in a thrilling second-round series that lasted seven games. The current clash between the teams has become even more compelling due to the matchup between All-Star point guards Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton. Although they may not always guard one another on the court, these two outstanding point guards are among the best in the league and could continue to face off in the playoffs for years to come.
In an effort to keep their feud alive, Brunson and Haliburton took their rivalry beyond the basketball court and into the world of professional wrestling. The two NBA stars faced off at Madison Square Garden during WWE SmackDown, with the crowd firmly behind Brunson in his home arena, despite the hostile environment for Haliburton. The intense staredown between the two occurred during a “Money in the Bank” qualifying match involving other WWE stars.
As the match progressed, Brunson couldn’t resist jumping into the ring when Haliburton intended to pass brass knuckles to Logan Paul for use in
