Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Pt. 2: Consolidation Trade Ideas for the Pacers + Jarace Walker's Role Jan 28, 2025

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On today's show, Alex opens up the show discussing Jarace Walker becoming the 11th man in the rotation, whether or not he agrees with the decision and how he views Walker's fit with this team. Then, Facci and Alex go back to the drawing board where they share 4 trade ideas that would help the Pacers rotation be more simplified with a consolidation trade. Thanks for tuning into the show and make sure you leave us a 5 star rating and review if you enjoyed the discussion!

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Pt. 1: Trade Ideas from the Good Ole Trade Machine Jan 27, 2025

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Alex and Facci share 9 trade ideas on Part 1 of the trade ideas podcast! Indiana is in a great spot as a basketball team but is there a deal out there that makes sense for them to do for the present and/or future if the team? The guys share their thoughts and discuss.

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Pacers CRUSH Spurs behind Tyrese's SENSATIONAL 3rd Quarter Takeover Jan 25, 2025

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The Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 136-98. the largest margin of victory for the Pacers this season. Alex Golden goes solo on the show to breakdown all that went down in the game, why the Pacers won, what happened in the 3rd quarter, how San Antonio countered Indiana's strong first half, what the Pacers did to run away with the game and a conversation about Jarace Walker's playing time.

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Pacers Tangled in the Web of Wembanyama; Lose By 30 Jan 24, 2025

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Alex Golden goes solo on today's show to discuss how the Wembanyama led Spurs were too much for the Pacers. Indiana stayed in the game for the first half, but the Spurs 45 point 3rd quarter was WAY too much for the Pacers to overcome. Alex explains what he thought hurt Indiana the most, what led to the Spurs success, how Indiana can counter the Spurs success on Saturday and walk a way with a victory.

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Top 10 Trade Deadline Targets: Players 1-5 Jan 23, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci reveal players 1-5 on their Top 10 Trade Deadline Targets. There were some epic reactions from Alex to players Facci had atop his list, which led to some great back and forth. A massively different approach to this group of players compared to the latest episode with players 6-10.

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Top 10 Trade Deadline Targets: Players 6-10 Jan 23, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci reveal players 6-10 on their Top 10 Trade Deadline Targets. The guys only agreed on one player, so there is plenty of players to discuss that could be potential targets.

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Continuing Our Pacers Deep Dive with Tony East (Pt. 2) Jan 22, 2025

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for Pt. of their Pacers deep dive conversation with Tony East:

-How and why the Pacers *could* trade their 2025 1st round draft pick during the draft period.

-Is this Pacers team the group that can lead them to a championship? What's their ceiling?

-Myles Turner Future Contract

-Should Pacers trade Turner at the deadline to receive something back from him instead of walking for nothing?

-If Pacers retain Myles, who would they need to trade to keep under the 1st and 2nd Aprons?

-Why Obi's Contract is viewed as a negative...

-Internal Improvements from the team

-Backup Center discussion

-Can Pacers sustain hot play and finish 5th?

-Avoiding the Celtics in Round 1 is numero uno

-The Mad Ants are spending a lot of their time where the fans can see them but they can't see you.

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A Pacers Deep Dive with Tony East (Pt. 1) Jan 21, 2025

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by the host of Locked on Pacers, Tony East, to discuss:

-Does the Pacers trip to Paris disrupt the momentum this team has established the last month and a half?

-Was the loss to Charlotte the turning point this season and why are the Hornets such a thorn in the side of the Pacers?

-How Tyrese has improved defensively specifically

-Is it fair to say that the better version of Tyrese is back to stay?

-Pascal's All-Star case and overall importance for this team this season

-Andrew Nembhard's impact this season for the Pacers

-Most important development we've seen from Benn Mathurin

-Do you see Nesmith continuing to come off the bench, with Mathurin being the starter?

-How does Jarace handle being the 11th man in the rotation?

-What to expect from the Pacers at the Trade Deadline

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Pacers win an Ugly Game Against the 76ers with a Terrific Defensive Effort Jan 19, 2025

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On today's show, Alex Golden goes solo to recap and breakdown the Pacers victory over the 76ers! Defense was pivotal to the win, the bench stepped up in a big way, Pascal turned things around in the 2nd half, Mathurin got the start over Nesmith, Walker was the 11th man and played a huge factor in the Pacers win, Sheppard was a standout for the 2nd unit and Turner had a solid game. At the end, Alex discusses how Carlisle said he will handle the rotation, shares his thoughts on Walker being the "odd man out" after a one game sample size and discusses why Mathurin starting over Nesmith might be the best decision moving forward after previously thinking Nesmith should return to the starting 5.

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A Chippy Victory for Pacers in Detroit + Could Pistons STEAL Myles Turner from Indiana in Free Agency? Jan 17, 2025

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Alex Golden goes solo in segment 1 to discuss the Pacers 111-100 victory over the Pistons. Aaron Nesmith returns, Tyrese Haliburton returns, Siakam and Turner dominate against Detroit's bigs, Cade Cunningham was swarmed in Nemb-hell all night long and Jarace Walker played solid minutes off the bench. Alex also discusses the chirping that went on after the game between the two teams and whether or not this could be the start of an old rivalry renewed.

In segment 2, Bryce Simon from The Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie and the Pistons Pulse joins to discuss how the Pistons could be spoilers for Turner returning to Indiana, how he fits in with this group, the value of having a stretch big man, what his new contract could look like and much more!

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