Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Draft Talk Pt. 2 - Potential prospects on the rise into the lottery, 3 players in the 25-32 range and draft and stash possibilities Mar 09, 2023

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Alex and Facci are joined by Nathan Grubel of No Ceilings and Draft Deeper to discuss prospects that could be intriguing fits for the Indiana Pacers. In Pt. 2 of the draft talk episode, you'll hear three names brought up in the 25-32 range as well as potential prospects on the rise, some into the lottery, some into the middle of the first round and more. Then the guys discuss the possibilities of Indiana selecting a player to draft and stash.

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Draft Talk Pt. 1 - Looking at 3 intriguing prospects in the 5-10 range and the 15-20 range Mar 09, 2023

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Alex and Facci are joined by Nathan Grubel of No Ceilings and Draft Deeper to discuss prospects that could be intriguing fits for the Indiana Pacers. In Pt. 1 of the draft talk episode, you'll hear three names brought up in the 5-10 range and three names brought up in the 15-20 range that could have the eye of the Indiana Pacers.

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Ric Bucher of FS1 joins: Tyrese Halubrton's breakout year, if he were the Pacers GM and why the lack of rivalries has negatively impacted mainstream audiences Mar 08, 2023

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Michael Facci goes one-on-one with FS1 writer and analyst, Ric Bucher.

The lack of rivalries in the NBA
This year's MVP race
Should the scoring record have meant more?
Can the All-Star game be fixed?
His thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton
If he were the GM of the Pacers...
NBA Finals prediction

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Haliburton's game winner, Duarte's improved play and do the Pacers have to choose between Jalen and I Jax moving forward? Mar 07, 2023

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On today's episode Alex Golden and Michael Facci recap the Pacers last two games: a win against the Chicago Bulls and a tough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. As the guys breakdown each game, they talk about individual performances from Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Chris Duarte, Jordan Nwora, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Myles Turner and Oshae Brissett.

Alex then asks Facci if he believes the Pacers need to pick between Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson moving forward for the backup center and the guys discuss who they currently would have play over the other. Then the guys discuss what they've noticed from this Pacers team this season, in terms of inconsistent play.

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Revisiting the Brogdon-Nesmith Trade, Pacers blow one vs. Spurs without Haliburton and around the NBA with Keith Smith Mar 05, 2023

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Michael Facci is joined by Keith Smith from Spotrac and Celtics Blog!

The guys discuss: Pacers vs Spurs recap, Revisiting the Brogdon/Nesmith trade, Pacers vs Celtics battles, Contender or pretender and NBA Finals prediction!

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Grant Afseth joins to discuss Myles Turner's growth, going all in vs. rebuilding and more! Mar 03, 2023

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Facci starts out the show discussing the injury news to Kendall Brown and reflects on the passing of the beloved David Benner.

After that, Grant Afseth joins the show to discuss: the growth of Myles Turner, Carlisle developing the youth, Pushing your chips in to win now vs rebuilding and the fun teams to watch around the league!

Facci then closes out the show with his best rundown ever!

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Aaron Nesmith joins Setting The Pace! Feb 28, 2023

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Pacers starting forward Aaron Nesmith makes his Setting The Pace debut! Aaron joins Alex and Facci to discuss his first season in Indiana, some of his favorite moments, answers some rapid fire questions, the growth in himself as a defender, a funny behind the scenes story with him and Buddy and his go-to food spot in Indy!

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Caitlin Cooper joins to breakdown the Pacers roster, Outshine popsicles and the differences of podcasting vs writing! Feb 28, 2023

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Alex and Facci are joined by the brilliant basketball mind that is Caitlin Cooper! Caitlin has been covering the Pacers for 10 years over at Indy Cornrows and now on her new blog: Basketball, She Wrote.

Caitlin discusses the differences between writing and podcasting before we dive deep into every player on the Pacers. After we go through each player on the roster, Caitlin discusses the future of the team, the rumors/assumptions that Indiana made a play for OG Anunoby, what he would bring to this current roster and how close this team is to making the playoffs again. To wrap up the conversation, Caitlin asks Alex and Facci about Outshine popsicles and what their favorites are!

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Pacers impress against Celtics in OT loss + a little NBA Draft talk Feb 24, 2023

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Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to discuss the Pacers thriller against the Celtics, although it resulted in a 4-point overtime loss. The guys discuss the career night for Myles, Mathurin's stellar play, the good and the bad from Haliburton, Nesmith's presence on the defensive side of the floor and then discuss Nesmith's trade value moving forward, players in the draft that are intriguing to add to this roster and the playoff matchup we want to see in the first round the most.

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Post All-Star Break Mailbag (Pt. 2) Feb 22, 2023

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Alex and Facci are back to answer your mailbag questions!

1). Matthew Peck - Are there any concerns that Mathurin & Haliburton have only played limited minutes together this season? Do you have any concerns that long term they may not fit together and should Rick be working on integrating them together more now since this season isn't about winning

2). Gage - Who do you guys think the Pacers should will target this off season, whether it be draft, free agency, or trade targets?

3). Logan - Who do you want the pacers to draft?

4). Peetie - Which players will you be watching in this March Madness that you think the Pacers will have their eye on for the draft?

5.) DJ Davis - Why not try Jalen Smith another chance at the PF or even give I. Jackson a try at the 4? See what options your roster has for next year.

6). Mike - does Mathurin remind you of Westbrook!?

7). Haomin Zhang - What do you think the Pacers will end up doing with all their 2023 draft picks?

8). Shalamar The God - How soon could the Pacers become the best example of how to rebuild in the NBA?

9). Evan Nogales - How secure is Carlisle's job? What needs to happen to see him as the Pacers coach 3-5 years from now?

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