Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Crossover Podcast: 12 Days of Centers - Ranking the List with Alex Golden! (Pacers Post Up + Setting The Pace) Dec 24, 2025

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Setting The Pace listeners, if you enjoyed today's conversation, do us a favor and check out our friends, The Pacers Post Up Podcast with Brad and Ryan by clicking this link!

Show Notes - The 12 Days of Centers series comes to a close with a full-circle finale — and some much-needed clarity. We’re joined by Alex Golden from the Setting the Pace podcast to revisit every center we’ve discussed throughout the series and stack them up. Alex brings a tier-based approach to the conversation, helping separate realistic options from dream scenarios — and short-term fits from long-term solutions. Together, we debate what truly matters for the Pacers center of the future, break down where each candidate lands within those tiers, and challenge our own assumptions along the way. From bold ideas to grounded expectations, this finale ties the entire series together — and sets the stage for what’s next. Happy Holidays, Pacers fans!

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Pascal Siakam Voices Frustrations with Pacers 6-24 Record After Loss to Bucks + Individual Stats During 6 Game Losing Streak Dec 24, 2025

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Alex Golden goes solo on today's show to discuss the Pacers 17-point loss to the Bucks, Pascal Siakam's Frustrations with Pacers 6-24 Record and diving into individual Stats During the 6 Game Losing Streak.

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Another Day, Another Pacers Loss...Pacers Fall to 6-23 on the Year Dec 23, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are here to talk about a game that was truly the Tale of Two Halves! Indiana came out slinging and everything was falling through the net...however once the halftime break took place, the Pacers basket theoretically had a lid on it, and the blue and gold could not maintain their 20-point lead!

To end the show, Alex talks about how poor the Pacers have been, and the guys do a spinning of the tank-a-thon wheel, where only pain and misery can join us this season!

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Our Indiana Pacers Christmas Wishlist: Bring Us Answers, Santa! Dec 22, 2025

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Alex Golden is joined by the Facccinator, Michael J. Facci, to share their Pacers Christmas Wishlist for the rest of the season! Facci shares his 3 first, then Alex shares his 3!

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Furphy has CAREER Night & James Wiseman Returns in Pacers 128-109 Loss to Pelicans Dec 21, 2025

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Alex Golden goes solo on today's show! Alex starts things off giving a quick rundown of the game, and then dives into the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Furphy had a great individual game and scored a career high! James Wiseman is BACK!? WHAAAAT? He played and he played well too! The Pacers had their worst 3PT shooting night of the season, Mathurin and Nembhard were QUIET all game and Indiana had no answers for New Orleans inside the arc. Some of these stats shared will shock you. Lastly, Alex discusses one player he thinks if the Pacers brought back would have a positive change for this team.

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Pacers Fall to Knicks, Jalen Brunson Hits Game Winning Fadeaway 3! Dec 19, 2025

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Alex Golden is joined by Ben Brooks to discuss the Pacers heartbreaking loss to one of their rivals, the New York Knicks, 114-113. Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam had phenomenal games, but the Knicks fight from their second unit kept them in the game once Indiana had established double-digit leads. We discuss all that came from this game and more!

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10 Burning Questions with Caitlin Cooper (Pt. 2) Dec 18, 2025

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Caitlin Cooper is BACK to answer the remaining questions Alex and Facci have for her about the current and future of the team!

Here are questions 6-10 from our 10 Burning Questions Series!

Obi Toppin's injury, and will impact him long term?
Pacers cut RayJ Dennis for Ethan Thompson. How does ET fit this team and what have you liked?
Pascal Siakam's awesome season, what type of center does he need to play next to and will his game age well?
Are we seeing a slight decline in McConnell's overall play?
Aside from a healthy Tyrese, and a starting center, what is this team missing the most?

We also discuss Kam Jones returning from injury to play with the Boom on Sunday, and how that whole injury really set him back with a great chance to play due to all the injuries.

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The Latest NBA Trade Rumors with Mike Scotto of HoopsHype Dec 17, 2025

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Alex and Facci are joined by Mike Scotto of HoopsHype to discuss the latest buzz, news and rumors around the league! Here are the topics discussed in today's show:

Pacers rumored interest in Keon Ellis
Jarace Walker a name to monitor?
Teams watching closely to what Indiana does with Benn Mathurin
Pacers in the market for a center? Who?
Bucks trying to fix things with Giannis?
If Bucks move Giannis, what players also could be on the move?
Boston Celtics latest intel
Pelicans once again find themselves in a bad spot record wise...what's next?
Clippers in a tough spot with no draft pick this year. How does that impact their willingness to make trades?
MORE

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10 Burning Questions with Caitlin Cooper! (Pt. 1) Dec 16, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting the Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by the amazing Caitlin Cooper, of Basketball She Wrote. Today, Caitlin answers 5 of the 10 burning questions we have about the team in Pt. 1 of our podcast!

Topics for today's show:

How has Benn Mathurin improved as a defender this season?
What has been the reason for Jarace Walker's inconsistent play?
Thoughts on Andrew Nembhard as the lead ball handler and playing without Tyrese Haliburton?
Is the Center by Committee working for the Pacers, or do they need to address the starting Center position? Who or What Type of Center fits best with this team?
In a small sample size, what did you think of Aaron's play early on this season, specifically being asked to be more of an on-ball scorer?

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Pacers Get EMBARASSED by Wizards at Home! John Cena's Last Match + MORE! Dec 15, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting the Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Marc Dykton of 107.5 The Fan, to discuss the horrific effort we saw from the Pacers on Sunday night, where the Pacers lost by 19-points to the WORST team in the NBA. The guys dive into why this is the worst loss of the season, a video shared on twitter that showed Pascal dejected during the game, and some postgame comments made by Jay Huff.

Then, the guys pivot and discuss John Cena's last match, whether or not the ending was the right booking or not, Alex and Marc share their Mount Rushmore of WWE wrestlers and ponder who could be the next great to retire. To end the show, the guys discuss Old Man Rivers leading the Colts to a near road victory against the BEST team in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks. What we thought of the Colts efforts and where the Colts go in the offseason with so much uncertainty.

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