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The Indiana Pacers didn’t become instant contenders at Thursday’s trade deadline, but they’re undoubtedly more interesting now.

The new-look Pacers carry a five-game losing streak into Sunday’s contest in Indianapolis against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have lost two straight following five consecutive wins.

Indiana reset its roster by making three major deals in the past week.

Kevin Pritchard, the Pacers’ president of basketball operations, traded the team’s two leading scorers in Domantas Sabonis and Caris LeVert, along with Justin Holiday, Torrey Craig and Jeremy Lamb.

In return, Indiana received guards Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield, forwards Jalen Smith and Tristan Thompson, and three draft picks.

The key to the rebuilding efforts is clearly the 21-year-old Haliburton, who made an impressive Pacers debut in a 120-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Haliburton started at point guard and had 23 points and six assists while helping Indiana score a franchise-record 47…

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