Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Pacers...BEAT THE HEAT! Apr 08, 2024

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In one of the most important games of the season, Indiana handles business and defeats Miami, 117-115. Alex Golden is joined by David Cole of the Pacers Group Chat to discuss this win, the significance of it, what is at stake seeding wise and more. To end the show, the guys went head-to-head in a Pixar Movie Draft! Please comment on Twitter, Facebook, IG or YouTube to share your opinions on who won the draft.

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Haliburton Makes Pacers History in Win over Thunder Apr 06, 2024

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Alex Golden and Facci are back to recap the Pacers win over OKC! Tyrese breaks Mark Jackson's record for most assists in a regular season...Then the guys discuss McConnell's play with the bench, Turner returning from injury, the pairing of Toppin and Siakam, plus how they played individually. They closeout the show discussing all that is at stake for Sunday's tilt with Miami and what else happened in their favor on Friday night.

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Facci is the Problem + Dustin Dopirak Apr 05, 2024

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In segment 1, Alex Golden and Facci discuss what went down in Brooklyn with Facci in the building...Facci then shares some daunting stats with the Pacers record when he is in attendance and takes all the way back to the last regular season win with him in attendance.

Then, Dustin Dopirak of The Indy Star joins to discuss the Pacers inability to win games against the worst in the NBA, how much of that blame should be placed on Rick Carlisle, what's up with Turner's injury, what a successful season would be for the Pacers and Jarace Walker not getting as much playing time as fans desperately want.

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Another Pacers Loss to a Below .500 Team! #Cursed Apr 04, 2024

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Alex Golden is joined by Andrew Salop aka Combo from Combo's Court to recap the Pacers game and discuss what went wrong for the blue and gold in a game they desperately needed to win. Now that they've fallen into the 7th seed, things are going to be an uphill battle for Indy moving forward.

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Potential Playoff Matchups + is Siakam the Perfect Fit? Apr 03, 2024

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Alex Golden and Facci are joined by Zak Noble of Ball Is Life to discuss the Pacers current core, their future moving forward, what the ceiling is of this team in the postseason and how the Pascal Siakam trade has worked out for Indiana.

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Haliburton Ignites Indiana's Offense to Victory over Nets Apr 02, 2024

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Alex Golden and Facci recap the Pacers win over the Brooklyn Nets. It was an early 4-0 lead that the Nets had, but once Indiana erase the lead, they never looked back and dominated the game. There were an unfortunate minor injury, a little scuffle and a lot of highlight reels in this one to discuss!

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What We Want To See From the Pacers in the Month of April Apr 01, 2024

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Alex Golden and Facci go back and forth sharing what they want to see from the Pacers over the final 7 games of April and how these things can impact the team in the postseason. They also closeout the show explaining why Jarace Walker should be getting the 9th man minutes moving forward for the rest of the year.

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Pacers' DEFENSE stymies LeBron and the Lakers Mar 30, 2024

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Alex Golden and Facci are back to recap the Pacers 109-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, putting an end to their 5 game winning streak! The guys discuss the incredible defensive performance, the star performances they got from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton...another outstanding showing from T.J. McConnell off the bench and Aaron Nesmith's efforts on both ends of the floor. They close out the show with shout outs to Myles Turner and Chris Denari. Big time win for the Pacers!

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Pacers Musings and a Draft with Caitlin Cooper! Mar 29, 2024

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Alex Golden is joined once again by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote, to discuss more in-depth about the Pacers. (Episode was recorded before Wednesday's game against the Bulls). The two spend time talking about how the Pacers have played without Bennedict Mathurin, the Jalen Smith vs. Isaiah Jackson debate for who makes the most sense to play the backup 5 moving forward, what Obi Toppin has brought to this team after changing his role midway through the season and the importance of T.J. McConnell.

Then, the two have an Easter Draft Special...instead of Easter Candy, the two have a Bunny/Rabbit/Hare Draft! There are waaaay more fictional bunny characters than you realize, Alex and Caitlin draft their starting 5!

If you are in attendance for the Pacers-Lakers game on Friday please stop by section 106 and say hey to Alex, but most importantly, stop by section 17 on the Main Level and visit the Key Bank Guest Chef location to try Smokin' Barrel BBQ's LOADED SPUDS and BRISKET or PULLED PORK TACOS!!!! Pitmaster Mike and his lovely wife CJ are top notch folks! Let them know you heard about their food on Setting The Pace!

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Bulls On Parade in Chicago Mar 28, 2024

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Alex Golden is reunited with Facci for a postgame recap show of the Pacers pitiful loss to Chicago, 125-99. The guys not only talk about this game, but look at bigger picture stuff for the remainder of the season. In segment 1, the guys debate whether this loss was strictly because of it being the 5th game in 8 nights or if there was something more that led into it. They also discuss whether or not there should be concerns with Nesmith after his up and down play since returning from the injury he suffered in Toronto pre All-Star Break. In segment 2, Alex and Facci discuss Jalen Smith's recent slump and how I Jax has handled the backup 5 minutes when getting the nod...is there any chance Stix loses his backup 5 spot? Lastly, the guys discuss what the Pacers should be doing with Jarace's rotation minutes moving forward after an impressive performance against the Clippers.

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