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Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton take their NBA rivalry off-court to 'WWE Smackdown'

During the 2024 NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers renewed their fierce rivalry from the 1990s with a grueling second-round series that went seven games.

Part of what makes the current clash so compelling is the duel between All-Star point guards Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton. Though the two didn't always face other on the court due to defensive matchups, they're among the best point guards in the league and could oppose one another in the playoffs for years to come.

Keeping the feud (or kayfabe) alive, Brunson and Haliburton took their rivalry off the court and into the ring on Friday night at Madison Square Garden for "WWE SmackDown.