Even after an NBA Finals appearance, the Indiana Pacers knew they would take a step back this season after the loss of leader Tyrese Haliburton.

Three weeks into the season, the decline in team play has been striking.

Entering their game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Indianapolis, the 1-11 Pacers are a loss away from the worst 13-game start to a season in franchise history. The 1988-89 team started the season with a 1-11 record before winning their 13th game.

Compounding Haliburton's torn Achilles in the Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the injury-plagued Pacers are without Obi Toppin (foot) until at least February, while Bennedict Mathurin -- who averaged 31 points through the team's first two games -- hasn't played since Oct. 25 with a toe injury.

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