Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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A Five Game Winning Streak: Pacers Defang Wolves! Mar 25, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers 119-103 victory over the Timberwolves. Obi Toppin continued his hot shooting against Minny, Aaron Nesmith had himself another awesome offensive performance, Tyrese Haliburton extended his double-double streak to 11 games in a row and the Pacers 3rd quarter eruption lifts them past the Timberwolves for an important and needed victory.

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Tyrese RETURNS, A Disastrous 4th Quarter but Pacers Escape with 4th Win in a Row Mar 23, 2025

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On today's episode, Alex Golden is joined by Casey Johnson, a lifelong Pacers fan and season ticket holder, to recap the Pacers 108-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Tyrese Haliburton's return. The guys discuss the game, Casey's interaction with Tyrese at a Meet-And-Greet for season ticket holder, what Rick Carlisle had to say about the two different styles of play for Ty and Benn, Myles big time performance, Steady Siakam, McConnell staying consistent, Mathurin's big stretch late in the game, Obi's recent play, Thomas Bryant and more! At the end of the show Alex asks Casey some trivia questions about current Pacers and their middle names!

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Scuffles, Smothered Chickens & Board Man Gets Paid Mar 21, 2025

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Alex Golden goes solo on today's show to discuss the Pacers OVERTIME win against the Brooklyn Nets! This was a fun one and the Pacers pulled out another nail biter thanks to the incredible play of Benn Mathurin and Myles Turner. Turnover struggles are what kept the Pacers out of this game, Siakam was held to a low amount of points, Nenbhard got himself ejected and TJ McConnell added some key minutes in OT.

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ANOTHER Clutch Performance: Nembhard's Late-Game Heroics Sink Dallas Mar 20, 2025

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On today's show, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers win over Dallas! Mathurin's unreal 4th quarter, Siakam's big block and steal, Nembhard's game winner, Indiana's inability to defend without fouling, how good Aaron Nesmith was and has been, plus Player awards!

Then Facci is joined by Brian Zilem to discuss the Dallas perspective of this game and he shares his thoughts on disaster Nico Harrison has caused in Dallas.

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How Slow First Quarter Starts Hurt the Pacers Chances of Winning + is Jarace a More Athletic Version of Slo-Mo? Mar 19, 2025

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Alex and Facci answer the final questions from the March Mailbag. We thank everyone for their amazing questions!

16). Basketball John

Facci, do you think SlowMo and Jarace are similar in some ways? Although Jarace is much more athletic, he seems to have a very deliberate style.

17). Roundball Roundup

How many more seasons will this organization ruin by having Turner at the C? Already at 9 & counting.

The definition on crazy is doing same thing over again & expecting a different result. even trial & error would’ve succeeded by now

Hot Tk:

TJ + Sabonis >> Haliburton + Turner

18). Matt John

I am from the UK travelling to watch the Pacers in April - what are my ‘need to knows’ about the field house?

19). Psycho T is back again

HOW has Tj (a 6’1 white dude) gone his WHOLE 10+ nba career and not developed an actual 3 point jump shot?

20). Chad @ChadTweetsNBA

What’s your guys’ favorite moment from this season?

21) Greg Brames

On slow starts to the 1st Quarter...Why do you think we have so many of these slow starts? Is this a sign of immaturity, focus, clubbing the night before, or what? Lately our shooting in the first quarter is abysmal too. What can they do to turn it around?

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A Miracle in Minnesota: Ain't No Toppin THAT Shot! Mar 18, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers Overtime Thriller! Obi Toppin led the Pacers in scoring with 34 points and lifted them to one of the BEST wins of the season with a game winning three over the Timberwolves. This snapped the Wolves 8 game winning streak and the Pacers did this with 4 starters sidelined, 1 ejected in the 3rd quarter and their 6th man fouled out in the 4th. Just a remarkable game from so many players and the guys dive into all of it!

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How have the Pacers fared since making a starting lineup change? Mar 17, 2025

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Alex Golden and Facci are back to discuss the Pacers last 15 games, which is the exact amount of games ago that Indiana swapped Aaron Nesmith into the starting lineup for Bennedict Mathurin. The guys look at how well Nesmith and Mathurin have played during the past month since the switch, how the bench has looked based on multiple findings with lineup data, what has been the biggest problems for the Pacers second unit groups, Tyrese with Aaron vs Tyrese with Benn, shooting woes for Nembhard and more.

The guys also reflect on the NCAA Tournament selections, where Facci's West Virginia Mountaineers and Alex's Indiana Hoosiers were left out of the Final 4 to make the 68 team bracket.

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Pacers Fall Short In Ferocious Comeback vs. Bucks Mar 16, 2025

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On today's show, Alex recaps the Pacers loss to the Bucks, the starters jelling together and the bench unit falling apart. The big runs that ultimately led to Indiana's downfall, Nesmith's career night, Haliburton and Siakam's play and what is going on with TJ McConnell.

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An UGLY win is STILL a WIN! Pacers beat "76ers" Mar 15, 2025

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On today's show, Alex Golden goes solo to recap the Pacers victory over the "76ers". With 96% of the 76ers salary sidelined do to injury, the Pacers found themselves fully healthy struggling against a team that was incredibly undermanned. Alex talks about how the Pacers need to mature as a group and overcome these trap games by taking care of business. Then, Alex dives into how Indiana was able to bounce back after a sluggish start, how impressive the starters were in the 2nd half, the woeful play of the bench, an extremely tough night for Mathurin, Siakam's strong performance and more.

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Mailbag Pt. 3: Who is the most likely to fall out of the Playoff Rotation? + Mar 14, 2025

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Alex and Facci continue on with answering your mailbag questions!

11). Schwarz Bruder @TheEvilOmega

What do you think is the cause for the inconsistent and often woeful performance of the bench unit this year? Did teams just figure us out, was Stix that important, or is it the rotations and scheming? It's baffling to see the best bench in the league turn into one of the worst.

12). Rooster is back…

Since everyone seems to think I’m insane, if this summer you had a choice between signing Myles to a 4 year 140 million deal or 5 year 120 with a NTC which would you prefer?

13). Phillip Stroh

Question(s): Fully healthy, who falls out of the playoff rotation? What is the minute distribution for the center position in the playoffs?

Looking for like 40 minutes of Myles and 8 minutes of small ball based on how they’ve looked to me.

14). Christopher Waltermire

I want Jarace to play but his Defense is leaky at times. I truly believe he will be a solid player 1 day, because his offense is alot better than I expected. What do you think this team is going to do with all these players and not enough time to play em?

15). Jake Wingo

If the Pacers somehow don’t retain Myles this off season, who would you want as a replacement?

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