Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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81. Remembering Kobe + Recapping the West Coast Road Trip Jan 27, 2020

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Alex and Kent start today's show, discussing the tragic news of Kobe Bryant and his daughter. The guys reflect on Kobe's career and give their condolences to the families involved with the heartbreaking news. Alex and Kent then transition into discussing the Pacers road trip, highlighting the play of Jeremy Lamb, Myles Turner, Doug McDermott and the future of TJ Leaf. Lastly, Alex recaps the Blazers-Pacers game to end the show.

80. State of the Pacers with Eddie Gill & Keith Smith Jan 24, 2020

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Facci starts off today's show, recapping Wednesday's win over the Suns. Former Pacer and FS Indiana analyst, Eddie Gill joins to discuss the Pacers season (8:45), and the potential with Oladipo returning. Later, Keith Smith from Yahoo! Sports discusses the Eastern Conference and how the Pacers stack up with the rest of the East (25:17). Lastly, Facci previews the Warriors-Pacers game and gives a BOLD PREDICTION as to who will lead the team in scoring (48:05)!

79. Mid-Season Player Grades + Finishing The Road Trip Strong Jan 22, 2020

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In today's episode, Alex Golden and Michael Facci briefly recap the loss in Utah and announce the Top 5 finalists for the Pacers Giveaway. Later in the segment, we hear another outstanding fact in our Facts with Facci Segment, followed up by the Golden Star Player of the Week. (7:10)

In segment 2, Alex and Facci go back and forth, assessing grades to each player for their performance this season. The guys go in-depth on why they gave each player the grade they did, and highlight what areas each player needs to improve on. (17:32)

In Segment 3, the guys are joined by "Malcolm Brogdon" and "Domantas Sabonis" to discuss the return of Oladipo, being nicknamed The 7-11 and Facci asks Brogdon if he is interested in playing President Obama in a future movie. Later in the segment, Joey Mulinaro joins the show to discuss the Pacers, going to the NCAA National Championship Game and more! (44:50)

In our final segment, Facci highlights the Pacers-Suns game and the guys announce the winner of the Pacers Giveaway, where the winner receives TWO FREE TICKETS to see Oladipo's return, on Alex Golden.

Website: PacersTalk.net

78. Down Goes Denver + West Coast Road Trip Preview Jan 20, 2020

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On today's show, Alex Golden starts things off, recapping the Pacers impressive victory over the Denver Nuggets! (0:50)
Later in the show, Alex is joined by Kent Sterling and the two preview the upcoming road trip (6:30). The guys end the show answering Twitter questions (29:47) and discussing how far the Pacers can make it in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

77. Oladipo Returning, Butler/Warren Battle + Brogdon Saves The Day Jan 15, 2020

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci start off today's show discussing Oladipos return (2:00), recapping the Pacers-Heat game & Jimmy Butler vs T. J. Warren (5:25). Later in Segment 1, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers-Bulls game and dive into Turner's conversation with Jeremiah Johnson postgame (9:45).
Tyler Smith joins the show to give praise to the Pacers point guards and preview the upcoming Timberwolves game (15:45). Later, Facci and Alex speak with Kent Sterling about Sabonis' injury, the success of TurBonis, Brogdon's importance, what the Pacers should do with Goga and where the Pacers finish in the East (19:40).
Lastly, Alex and Facci recap Monday's win over Philly (34:43) & discuss the inconsistencies of Jeremy Lamb (40:10). The guys then transition and discuss one thing that has stuck out to them through 40-games this season (45:10). Finally, Alex shares a text message from Facci, that was meant for Facci's girlfriend - not Alex (51:00).

76. Attention: The Pacers acquired T. J. Warren for CASH Jan 08, 2020

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In segment 1, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the Pacers play of late: rebounding struggles (1:48), Aaron Holiday slumping (5:20), Lost and Not Found - featuring Goga Bitadze (10:40), Justin Holiday's ejection (15:06) & Warren's RED HOT second half (18:15).
A familar face, but a new segment: Timeout with Tyler -- The Coach and The Insider previews the Heat game and discusses the Pacers Team Chemistry. (21:48)
In Segment 3, Alex and Facci discuss in-divison rival big men, Kevin Love (26:08) and Andre Drummond's (39:40) futures, as well as the potential season ending surgery for Kyrie Irving (36:00).
In another new segment to our show, Alex and Facci discuss the importance of Brogdon, Sabonis' All-Star chances, Goga's struggles and the best matchup right now for the Pacers for the playoffs with Jake Elrod. (48:20)
Lastly, "your boy" Mike Facci, unveils his Bradley Beal poster to Alex, discusses his excitement for tomorrows Pacers/Heat and Wizards/Magic games, explains how he felt about the Wizards drafting Rui Hachimura and discusses why he loves a good "REVENGE" game. (101:00)

75. Happy New Year! Darren Collison returning to the NBA? Jan 02, 2020

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The Pacers destroyed the 76ers on New Years Eve, and Facci recaps that game in segment 1. Next, we hear from Super Fan - BIG GLEN and his thoughts on the Pacers win over Philly. In our final segment, Facci previews the game against Denver, discusses the news of Darren Collison returning and reflects on the life of former NBA commissioner, David Stern.

74. Pacers Christmas Wishlist Dec 23, 2019

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In today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by David Cole, a longtime Pacers fan - to discuss Setting The Pace's Christmas Wishlist.
In addition to that, Star Wars Super Fan - David Cole, give his thoughts on the new Star Wars movie!
Website: PacersTalk.net

73. From "The King" to the Kings + VOICEMAIL TIME (Game Recap & Preview) Dec 20, 2019

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer your questions, recap the Pacers-Lakers game and Preview the Sacramento Kings.
Questions:
David Cole (3:25)
Lance Lillard (8:57)
AJ Reese (13:12)
Ayrus (17:00)
Destin Adams (24:30)
Callers:
Ed "This was a WARNING SHOT" (29:20)
Dejaun (30:40)
Big Glenn (12:29)
Ayrus - again (31:28)
Cornet (32:26)
Lastly, Alex Golden preview the game against the Kings (33:00)

72. Happy Holidays + Jonathan Tjarks Dec 17, 2019

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In today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the win against Charlotte, Aaron Holiday's incredible 3-game stretch, LeBron's return to Bankers Life, the never ending Myles Turner storyline on social media, what to expect from Victor and we end the show discussing the Pacers with Ringer Staff Writer - Jonathan Tjarks

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