The 2024 NBA playoffs were a thrilling affair, and the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers faced off in a second-round series that lasted seven games. The rivalry between these two teams has been fierce since the 1990s, but the current matchup between All-Star point guards Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton has made it even more compelling.
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 Brunson enjoying home court advantage despite a 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 the match. Though their usual statistics on the basketball court are impressive, this time, a steel chair and brass knuckles took center stage. Ultimately, the match concluded with a surprising victory for LA Knight after a dramatic reversal of a pin attempt by Paul.
Both Brunson and Haliburton embraced their roles in the wrestling match, with Haliburton playing the villain and taunting the crowd while Brunson exuded intensity and readiness for battle. Their spectacle of their wrestling encounter begs