Wed Sep 18 02:26:33 UTC 2024: ## NBA Rivalry Brewing: Pacers Guard Haliburton Ignites Orlando Magic Feud at WWE NXT

Orlando, FL – The rivalry between the Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers just got a dose of WWE-style drama. During a recent WWE NXT event, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, along with some of his teammates, were met with boos from the Orlando crowd.

Haliburton, known for his quick wit, responded with a playful jab, stating “I would boo too if I had to be an Orlando Magic fan.” The exchange highlighted a burgeoning animosity between the two teams, especially after their close playoff encounters last season.

The Pacers, fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, boast a talented core including Haliburton, Myles Turner, and Pascal Siakam. The Magic, returning to the playoffs after a four-year absence, are excited about their future with rising stars Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs.

Last season, the Magic narrowly lost a Game 7 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in a Game 7 before being swept by the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics.

The upcoming season promises a rematch between the Pacers and Celtics, but the Magic-Pacers rivalry has now been ignited, thanks to Haliburton’s WWE appearance. Their first matchup in Orlando is scheduled for October 28th, and fans can expect a heated atmosphere.

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