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Setting The Pace is a Pacers Podcast with Alex Golden and Mike Facci. Brought to you by the Blue Wire Podcast Network.

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

UGH! Yeah, that's right. The Indiana Pacers looked absolutely putrid in their efforts against the Hornets (with the exception of McConnell and Walker), so Alex Golden and Facci discuss: the game, the lackluster effort, getting beaten by a team on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and how the Pacers progress from Friday against Chicago is forgettable with another disgusting performance. Tune in to join our misery and thoughts on the team!

 

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The WORST Loss of the Season

On today's show, Alex discusses the latest injury update on Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard. In addition to that, he shares what Shams Charania of ESPN had to say in his most recent article about what the Pacers are rumored to be interested in the Trade Market.

After that, Caitlin Cooper joins Alex and Facci to discuss what is going on with the Pacers to cause so many struggles this season:

-The one (2) thing(s) that are sticking out to Caitlin for the Pacers biggest problems

-Why can't the Pacers replicate their fast pace from last season?

-Andrew Nembhard's return and how pivotal is it to have him back?

-Tyrese's home and road splits, why the drastic difference?

-The fit with Benn and Tyrese and why it hasn't worked out

-Will Mathurin return to bench with Nemsith returns?

-Is there a clash in the style of play between Siakam and Haliburton?

-The small(ish) sample size of Jarace Walker

 

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Caitlin Cooper on the State of the Pacers (Pt. 1)

On today's show, Alex and Facci share their list of the Top 5 Pacers who are most likely to be traded. With an underwhelming start to the season and a tough schedule ahead, the Pacers could be more involved in the trade market than anticipated to start the season. This is a weird spot to be in for the Pacers and the guys discuss it all when discussing what players are most likely to be moved.

 

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Top 5 Pacers Most Likely To Be Traded

Dr. Michael J. Facci is joined by the Wrestling and Pacers guru, Kami! The guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton looking like himself again, Thomas Bryant's Pacers debut, how the defense impressed tonight and how a balanced scoring effort led to another Pacers win!

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Pacers Pummel Pelicans, Thomas Bryant Debuts!

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to talk about the Pacers steamrolling through the Kings in the 2nd half for an impressive 27 point victory. Pascal Siakam led the way with 19 points, TJ McConnell had a near triple-double, Bennedict Mathurin had a team high in plus-minus, and Tyrese Haliburton got his first victory in Sacramento since being traded to the Pacers.

 

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Fans BOO Kings off the court as Haliburton gets his revenge and Pacers win 4th straight!

Alex and Facci are back to recap a tough loss to the best in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this game, Tyrese Haliburton did his far too often disappearing act, and only had 6 shot attempts for 4 points on the night. Meanwhile, superstar point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 45 points on 15-22 shooting.

The guys discuss the biggest factors: Points in the Paint, Turnovers and Points off Turnovers. They dive into what is up with Haliburton, Mathurin's last 11 games and falling off offensively in the 2nd half, Turner's inefficient shooting night (specifically from 3), Siakam once again being too quiet in the 2nd half, Jarace Walker's highlight plays and how else he impacted the game, Obi Toppin's injury and a tough schedule tp end the calendar year with two games in Boston and Milwaukee at home.

 

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Thunder Strike Last Versus Pacers

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to celebrate the Pacers continuing their undefeated streak in the year 2025. Tyrese Haliburton shined brighter than the stars in the sky with a brilliant performance in Miami, Turner and Bam had another fun back and forth, with Turner once again standing victorious, Jimmy Butler went rogue in his postgame press conference after a lackluster performance, Indiana's bench played solid and had solid contributions from multiple players, Mathurin and Nembhard did a great job in their roles and Siakam was steady as always. At the end, Facci discusses why he almost booked a trip to Paris, France to see the Pacers take on the Spurs later this month and how gifted of a golfer he is.

 

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Hello *Vintage* Haliburton, My Old Friend

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers big win over Phoenix on Saturday night. Tyrese Haliburton continued his spectacular play with 27 points, 8 assists and 0 turnovers. Myles Turner was strong defensively and provided some great offensive moments, Bennedict Mathurin got high praise from Rick Carlisle postgame and the guys discussed how well he's been fitting in and whether or not Mathurin in this role is the best for his career. The guys also discuss the bench play, Siakam and Nembhard, give out player awards and more!

 

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Pacers Outshine Suns with Dominant Second Half

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci react to the Pacers beating some version of the Brooklyn Nets, as they pummeled the Nets by 14 points in a game that Indiana struggled in for 2 quarters. The guys also discuss if Facci broke the curse, is there a new curse around..., who deserved "what", with out player awards and discussed WWE Raw and it's new season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

 

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A Good Evening of Basketball for Bennedict Mathurin

On today's episode, Alex and Facci discuss how Jimmy Butler being traded will impact the league. The guys look at what teams in the East could pursue him and what those deals could look like. What would a Pacers trade package for Jimmy look like and would it help take the Pacers to "contenders"? Then the guys explore moves out West for Jimmy, what players could be headed to the Heat in a potential deal and how does that help Miami's core.

 

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Should the Pacers Pursue Jimmy Butler? How does this Inevitable Trade Impact the Landscape of the League?

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by the host of Locked on Pacers, Tony East, to discuss:

-Does the Pacers trip to Paris disrupt the momentum this team has established the last month and a half?

-Was the loss to Charlotte the turning point this season and why are the Hornets such a thorn in the side of the Pacers?

-How Tyrese has improved defensively specifically

-Is it fair to say that the better version of Tyrese is back to stay?

-Pascal's All-Star case and overall importance for this team this season

-Andrew Nembhard's impact this season for the Pacers

-Most important development we've seen from Benn Mathurin

-Do you see Nesmith continuing to come off the bench, with Mathurin being the starter?

-How does Jarace handle being the 11th man in the rotation?

-What to expect from the Pacers at the Trade Deadline

 

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A Pacers Deep Dive with Tony East (Pt. 1)

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