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Setting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastWhy are the Pacers Noncommittal to Mathurin? Hot Takes + Fans of the WeekOn today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith from Indy Sports Legends to dive into a topic from our interview with Chad Buchanan on Monday. Chad reiterated that the Pacers would be evaluating the centers and wings on this team and use training camp and preseason to determine who would earn those starting spots to start the season. The guys first look at the center spot and make cases for why James Wiseman, Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson could all earn the starting 5 spot. Then, they pivot to the wing position, w...
2025-07-231h 05Setting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastThoughts on Game 1, Adjustments for Game 2 + Ticket Giveaway Winner AnnouncedOn today's episode, Alex opens up the show by announcing the WINNER of the Game 2 tickets, for those who joined the Setting The Pace Group Chat in Chat BCC. You can join in on all the Pacers conversations with us at Chat BCC! For the winner of the tickets, please email me at AlexGoldenNBA@gmail.comNext, Alex is joined by his friends from the Pacers Group Chat, Lincoln, David and Carson, to discus what happened in Game 1, what the Pacers did well, what the Bucks did not do well, and more. Then, they dive into what...
2025-04-2149 minSetting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastThere's No Place Like Home: Pacers Clinch Home Court Advantage in Round 1The Pacers clinched home court in the first round of the playoffs with a narrow defeat against the Cavaliers! We discuss the feat that was to clinch home court, discuss the game briefly and pick our winner for the FREE tickets to the Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers game on Friday, April 11th. To our winner, please email me at AlexGoldenNBA@gmail.com so I can transfer your tickets. The Finalists for the tickets are mentioned around the 7-minute mark of the episode.After I pick the winner, we dive into the final few minutes of the...
2025-04-1124 minSetting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastPreseason Game 1: Pacers fall to Hawks on Buzzer Beater + Hot Take CornerAlex and Facci recap the Pacers first preseason game of the season, where the blue and gold were without Myles Turner, Isaiah Jackson and Johnny Furphy. The guys discuss what players stood out, what they thought of each unit Carlisle ran out there, who stood out the most in the game and more.To closeout the show, Alex and Facci share a non-basketball and a basketball hot take. Let us know what you think in the comment section about the game and the hot takes...we love hearing from you!Email the show @ AlexGoldenNBA@gmail...
2024-10-0958 minSetting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastIndiana Pacers Free Agency GuideAlex Golden and Michael Facci are BACK for a loaded show! With FREE AGENCY just around the corner, the guys go in-depth to get you ready for what is to come Thursday and beyond!Segment 1 - Breaking down the current Pacers Free AgentsSegment 2 - Breaking down the League and Free Agency outside of Indiana.Segment 3 - Questions and Predictions on the Pacers trade market and potential trades.Segment 4 - Looking at the hottest names on the trade market and answering questions about how to approach the trade...
2022-06-291h 25Setting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastLocker Room Issues...Again? (Saturday Weekly Show)Alex Golden and Facci are back to look at the week that was.Rundown: Previous Week, Five with Facci, Upcoming Schedule, Player of the Week, Tweet of the Week, Quote of the Week, The Rookie Report and The Feel Good Moment of the Week!Make sure to leave us a 5-Star Rating and Review! Screenshot your rating and review, email them to AlexGoldenNBA@gmail.com and you will have a chance to enter into our contest, where the winners will receive either a: Jermaine O'Neal autographed basketball card, a Setting The Pace...
2022-01-2929 minSetting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastPacers BULLy Chicago, Scott Agness joins + A DEBUT SEGMENT: Voicemails!Alex and Facci start off the show with our NEW segment: Voicemails! We had three voicemails from terrific fans (Aaron, Brent and Andrew) and answered their questions!Next, Scott Agness came on the show to discuss the Pacers win over the Bulls, playing through Domas more offensively, LeVert and Duarte dealing with injuries, overcoming the tough schedule and getting back to .500, if he thinks they will make roster changes and what about the rotations have surprised him.Lastly, Alex and Facci look at the opponents for the upcoming home stretch and how this challenge could...
2021-11-2359 minSetting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastEnough Excuses...Pacers Aren't Good Enough to have a "Hard Play Issue" + Fan of the Week: Tyler WattsAlex and Facci recap the Pacers loss to Detroit, and look at the bigger picture when it comes to this inconsistent team. Enough is enough, and the guys don't hold back on how they feel about this team, especially after the way they have played this week.Later, Tyler Watts joins the show as the Featured Fan of the Week. Tyler shares how he became a fan, his creation of The Pacement, his incredible Post-It Artwork and gives his hot takes for the team.Be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review! Email your...
2021-11-1850 minSetting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastMailbag Monday! Justin Holiday SHINES in Pacers win over 76ers, The Rookie Report + Player of the WeekAlex and Facci discuss the Pacers win over the Embiid-less 76ers Saturday evening, highlighting the play of Justin Holiday, TJ McConnell, Kelan Martin and Malcolm Brogdon. Next, Facci reveals the Setting The Pace, Player of the Week and he and Alex talk about it. Then, the guys look back at the week Chris Duarte had in The Rookie Report. Lastly, Alex and Facci answer just over THIRTY MAILBAG Questions.MAILBAG TOPICS with MINUTE MARKERSREDDIT: Kelan Martin, Oshae Brissett, TJ McConnell, Strengths and Weaknesses of the Pacers, Duarte's Future (27:00) INSTAGRAM...
2021-11-141h 12Setting The Pace: A Pacers PodcastStunning Pacers Road Victory over the Utah Jazz + Monster Myles TOO MUCH for Rudy GobertAlex and Facci react to the Pacers monster win over the Utah Jazz, to closeout a difficult 4-game road trip. They highlight the play of TJ McConnell, Malcolm Brogdon and Kelan Martin! Plus, reactions and thoughts on Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert exchanging words and their scuffle.Later, Zachary Barnett joins the show for the Setting The Pace Fan of the Week. Zachary shares his thoughts on the Pacers, how he became a Pacers fan and more!Please leave a 5-star rating and review! Email a screenshot of your rating and review...
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