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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Setting The Pace is a Pacers Podcast with Alex Golden and Mike Facci. Brought to you by the Blue Wire Podcast Network.

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  • #1647
    Yesterday · 37 min

    Braden Smith Shines in First NBA Start! Pacers Fall 108-104 to Hawks With Just 6 Players

    SIX PLAYERS. ELEVEN GUYS OUT. ONE HECK OF AN EFFORT. The Indiana Pacers fell 108-104 to the Atlanta Hawks, but this was anything but your typical loss. Mike Facci is joined by Isaac Riley of Pacers Beyond The Buzzer to recap one of the most unusual and inspiring performances we've seen from Indiana in quite some time. With ELEVEN players unavailable, the Pacers were forced to play just SIX guys — three on standard NBA contracts and three on two-way deals. And somehow, they nearly pulled off

  • #1646
    Monday · 39 min

    Pacers Fall 98-90 to Nets: Backup Center Struggles, Oubre Benched & An Honest Nesmith Conversation

    The Indiana Pacers' offensive struggles continued Sunday night as they fell 98-90 to the Brooklyn Nets, and Alex Golden and Mike Facci have plenty to discuss following another frustrating loss. Despite keeping Brooklyn under 100 points, Indiana couldn't generate enough offense to come away with the victory. THE BACKUP CENTER PROBLEM Alex and Facci begin by taking a closer look at the lack of production from the Pacers' backup center position. Why has Indiana struggled to get consistent contr

  • #1643
    Saturday · 41 min

    Good Morning Indiana Ep. 2 | Rienk Mast Joins, Behind the Scenes of Pacers-76ers & 3 Headlines!

    GOOD MORNING, INDIANA! ☀️🏀 Welcome back to Good Morning Indiana, your new Saturday tradition for Indiana Pacers basketball, Noblesville Boom coverage, behind-the-scenes access and stories from the fans who make basketball in Indiana so special! Alex Golden is back with another jam-packed episode featuring familiar faces, special guests and some awesome moments from around Gainbridge Fieldhouse! 🏟️ INSIDE GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE — ALEX GOLDEN Alex kicks things off by taking you inside Gainbrid

  • #1644
    Saturday · 34 min

    Pacers Get Torched by Heat 145-125! Nembhard & Jackson Shine...Defense Nonexistent

    Alex Golden is joined by Amir Motameni to recap Indiana's frustrating 145-125 loss to the Miami Heat, a game that started with plenty of promise before quickly getting away from the Pacers. WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THAT FIRST QUARTER?! Indiana came out firing, scoring 42 points in the opening period and taking a 42-36 lead into the second quarter. Unfortunately, the Pacers couldn't maintain that momentum, as Miami took control of the game and Indiana struggled to find answers on either end of the

  • #1641
    Friday · 41 min

    Could One of These Free Agents SAVE the Pacers' Injury-Riddled Roster?

    The Indiana Pacers are running out of healthy bodies, and it might be time to look outside the organization for some help! Alex Golden is joined by Jack Brown of All Pacers (the best Pacers Instagram account on the planet!) to discuss SIX potential free agent targets who could help Indiana navigate its growing injury problems. With Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss multiple weeks, T.J. McConnell still sidelined, Ben Sheppard out for months and injuries creating questions throughout the roster

  • #1640
    Thursday · 52 min

    Pacers Injury Crisis: Haliburton Out Weeks, Sheppard Out Months + 76ers Loss

    The Indiana Pacers can't catch a break. Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap Indiana's 114-109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but the biggest story surrounding this team goes well beyond another frustrating defeat. THE INJURY NEWS JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE. After making his long-awaited return to the court this season, Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks with a mild left hamstring strain. Meanwhile, T.J. McConnell continues to work his way back from his o

  • #1638
    October 28 · 26 min

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Pacers Week 1 Review (2-2 Start, Injuries & Early Takeaways)

    Four games down, 78 to go! Alex Golden is flying solo on today's episode of Setting The Pace to take a closer look at the Indiana Pacers' first week of the 2026-27 NBA season! After splitting their first four games, the Pacers sit at 2-2, with plenty of reasons for optimism, some frustrating performances and an injury report that just keeps getting longer. It's time for THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY! THE GOOD 🟢 Tyrese Haliburton is back, Pascal Siakam continues to deliver, and Indiana has a

  • #1637
    October 27 · 30 min

    Pacers Blow 11-Point Halftime Lead, Fall to Bucks 110-102 as Myles Turner Delivers

    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Despite a strong first half, Indiana struggled to maintain its offensive rhythm after the break. The Pacers repeatedly tried to make runs and reclaim momentum, but every time they got close, Milwaukee had an answer. The fourth quarter was particularly brutal, as Indiana couldn't generate enough offense to complete the comeback. AND OF COURSE… MYLES TURNER. The former Pacers center r

  • #1635
    October 26 · 43 min

    Haliburton Shines as Pacers Crush Nets 136-109! Zubac Injures Ankle

    TYRESE HALIBURTON IS BACK! Alex Golden is joined by Ben Gibson of iPacers.com to recap Indiana's dominant 136-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, improving the Pacers to 2-1 on the season! After a disappointing performance against Dallas, Indiana bounced back in a BIG way, and Tyrese Haliburton looked more like the All-NBA point guard Pacers fans have been waiting to see! Haliburton finished with 24 points and 10 assists, knocking down four triples and putting on a show in the second half. A

  • #1634
    October 26 · 3 min

    Tyrese Haliburton is BACK! (Quick Recap - IND 136-109)

    The Indiana Pacers win in blowout fashion, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 136-109. Alex Golden hits you with a quick recap of the game with soundbites from Chris Denari and Rick Carlisle. Haliburton is back!

  • #1633
    October 24 · 37 min

    Good Morning Indiana Ep. 1: Haliburton's Emotional Return + Noblesville Boom GM Chris Taylor

    GOOD MORNING, INDIANA! ☀️🏀 Welcome to the FIRST EVER episode of Good Morning Indiana, a brand-new Saturday show coming to your YouTube and podcast feeds! Every Saturday, we're bringing together different voices from around the Indiana Pacers community for a fun, unique look at Pacers basketball, the Noblesville Boom and the fans who make basketball in Indiana so special. We've got an awesome lineup for Episode 1! 🏟️ INSIDE GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE — ALEX GOLDEN Alex kicks off the show by taki

  • #1632
    October 24 · 37 min

    Pacers Lay an Egg in Home Opener! Mavericks Win 121-105 + Early Concerns

    Well...that was ugly. Alex Golden is joined by Sherm to break down the Indiana Pacers' incredibly disappointing 121-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their 2026-27 home opener. After an exciting opening-night victory in New Orleans, the Pacers returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with plenty of momentum and an emotional atmosphere surrounding Tyrese Haliburton's return to the home crowd. Unfortunately, Indiana's performance didn't come close to matching the occasion. The Pacers were downright

  • #1630
    October 23 · 39 min

    Pacers-Mavericks Preview: Haliburton's Homecoming, Cooper Flagg & Zubac Ft. Kevin Gray Jr.

    Alex Golden is back for another episode of Setting The Pace as the Indiana Pacers prepare for their home opener against the Dallas Mavericks! In the opening segment, Alex goes solo to discuss the latest Pacers-Mavericks injury report and share his thoughts on what this game means for Tyrese Haliburton and the fans inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After everything Haliburton has been through, his return to meaningful basketball in front of the home crowd is sure to be a special moment. Alex discus

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