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One phone call brought Haliburton, Siakam together, turned the Pacers into a contender.

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Tyrese Haliburton didn't know Pascal Siakam well when he heard the Pacers were looking to trade for him.

The two had exchanged pleasantries at Rico Runs , but otherwise the pair hadn't often crossed paths.

In January , a phone call provided the building blocks of a relationship that’s anchored the Pacers ’ run to the NBA Finals .

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