However, Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton doesn’t see it that way. Following a chippy fourth game against the Pistons on Wednesday night, Haliburton downplayed the idea of this era’s Pistons and Pacers being linked as rivals.

Pistons announcer George Blaha is the latest announcer to take issue with Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton: 'Tyrese would like to officiate as well.'

Fever guard Caitlin Clark shouts out her close friend and Pacers teammate Tyrese Haliburton during his big game against Spurs