Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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NBA Finals Game 5 Preview (Pt. 2) + Desmond Bane Trade Reaction Jun 16, 2025

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On Part 2 of our Game 5 Preview, Alex and Facci discuss what they want to see differently in Game 5. The guys point out Pascal Siakam's lack of touches in the 4th quarter, Aaron Nesmith needing to provide more defensively than he has this series, the mediocre of Myles Turner over the last 2 seasons and whether or not extending him to a long term contract is the right move after all, a deep dive into the 3PT stats for both teams, a lineup Alex would like to see potentially, expectations and predictions for Game 5, and closing out the show talking about Desmond Bane being dealt to Orlando and whether or not that makes the Magic a playoff contender next season.

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NBA Finals Game 5 Preview (Pt. 1) with Andy Sweeney! Jun 16, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Andy Sweeney to discuss the NBA Finals through 4 games and preview Game 5. Andy discusses why he thinks the Pacers are still the better team of the 2 and will win the series, he also discusses areas the Pacers can be better to take advantage of the OKC defense. The guys also look at the Obi vs. Myles minutes on the floor, and discuss why that has played out the way it has and MORE!

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Discussing Game 4 More and Looking Ahead to Game 5 with Bryce Simon Jun 15, 2025

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Alex Golden is joined by Bryce Simon of The Game Theory Podcast and @MotorCityHoops on X! The guys discuss:

OKC's defense impacting the Pacers offense in the fourth quarter
How horrific the officials were in this one
Myles Turner's struggles
Changes Indiana can make with their defense for Game 5
The lack of production from OKC's big men
The best 5 man lineup for OKC and whether or not they will make that change to the starting lineup
Is the series OVER for Indiana after failing to win that game?

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Pacers Blow Game 4 vs. Thunder - is the Series over now? Jun 14, 2025

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On today's episode, Alex Golden is joined by Derek Kramer of iPacers.com to discuss the Pacers 4th quarter collapse in Game 4. What went wrong for Indiana, who needs to play better in Game 5, the horrific officiating from Scott Foster and Josh Tiven, Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner struggling plus MORE!

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Can the Pacers take a 3-1 Series Lead? Game 4 Preview with Derek Schultz Jun 13, 2025

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Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to Preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals:

Benn Mathurin and TJ McConnell's big Game 3
Can Benn have another big game?
Giving up too early on young players
Myles due for a big game
SGA vs Nemby
Haliburton replicating his Game 3 Performance
Expectations from OKC in Game 4
How important Game 4 is for both teams
Best place to eat before Game 4
MORE

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Benn-a Problem for the Thunder All Night -- Pacers Up 2-1 in 2025 NBA Finals (Game 3 LIVE Recap) Jun 12, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci go LIVE to do a in-person podcast, talking all about the Game 3 victory by the blue and gold, giving the New York native a little extra pep in his step on this beautiful Thursday morning. The guys discuss the special night from Mathurin, the historic night from McConnell and talk about how each player that played had such a significant role in the Pacers being able to slow the MVP and league's best defense down.

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Game 3 Preview and Predictions! Pacers Look to Retake Series Lead Jun 11, 2025

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Alex Golden is joined by the guys from the group chat, Lincoln Anderson, David Cole and Carson Stafford. The guys discuss what the NBA Finals run has meant for them personally and then they dive into this pivotal Game 3.

-Making Changes vs. Staying With What Brought Indy This Far

-Rotation Changes (4 Man Bench Lineups Need to Go)

-Balancing how to Guard Shai, minimizing the amount of wide open 3PA the role players got

-How to get Tyrese and Pascal more scoring opportunities

-Other Adjustment Ideas: Less TJ? Crashing the offensive glass? Change Starting 5?

-Game 3 Predictions

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NBA Finals and a little NBA Draft Talk with Ryan Hammer & Tyler Smith Jun 10, 2025

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On today's show, we have two awesome guests lined up: Ryan Hammer and Tyler Smith. In segment 1, Ryan Hammer joins Alex and Facci to discuss the NBA Finals matchup and then discusses the upcoming NBA Draft at the tail end of our conversation. Players the Pacers could target, what big name college athlete would make a ton of sense for their style of play and system and more.

Then, Tyler Smith joins Alex in segment 2 to really dive into the Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals matchup. The guys discuss how inconsistent OKC has been on the road, what home court does for the Pacers in the playoffs, potentially making some lineup changes or rotation changes and what to make of Tyrese Haliburton's play through 2 games.

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Pacers Can't Survive The Thunder(storm), Lose Game 2 of NBA Finals Jun 09, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci share their Postgame thoughts on Game 2 of the NBA Finals. SGA played at an MVP level, the Thunder defense was in full effect, and the bench duo of Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins were too much for the Indiana Pacers. With a poor shooting night and a horrific 2nd quarter, Indiana dug themselves into too big of a hole and couldn't muster up enough stops to get themselves back into the game. The guys discuss the game in full detail, and at the end of the show, they touch on Shams Charania's reporting of Indiana and Myles Turner having mutual interest in agreeing to a new deal this summer.

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NBA Finals: Game 2 Preview with Noa Dalzell (Pacers at Thunder) Jun 08, 2025

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Game 2 is ALMOST here! We sure do hope you have enjoyed all of the content we have been putting out, with 4 episodes in between our postgame shows! A special thank you to Mark Montieth, Chris Denari, Brett Evans, and today's guest, Noa Dalzell.

On today's show, Alex and Noa talk about the Pacers run to the NBA Finals, and winning Game 1. They look at how the Pacers are built, how other teams will look to mimic what they have done, how OKC can turn things around, what makes Andrew Nembhard such a playoff riser, the reason Noa has believed in this Pacers team since last playoff run and what a fun NBA Finals this will continue to be with two awesome teams.

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