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How one loss reshaped the Pacers, according to Tyrese Haliburton
- Haliburton says a loss in the In-Season Tournament highlighted the need for another top playmaker, influencing Indiana's front office
- The Pacers traded three first-round picks plus players to acquire Pascal Siakam, reshaping the franchise's trajectory
- The Siakam pairing with Haliburton helped Indiana reach a Finals appearance and back-to-back East Finals trips
- Haliburton notes the Lakers' defensive approach exposed Indiana's offensive gaps in that game
- Haliburton shared the moment of the turnover on the ball screen as a turning point
- Haliburton credits the loss with catalyzing the front office to pursue a franchise-altering move
- The Mind the Game conversation included Haliburton discussing his injury recovery and Team USA experience
- The trade to acquire Siakam helped Indiana reach multiple deep playoff runs in a short span
- Haliburton suggests the loss could have changed the Pacers' history if outcomes differed
- The article underscores Haliburton’s role in a franchise-altering decision and ongoing success
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