Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

The Indiana Pacers made a TRADE while getting ready for Game 6 of the NBA Finals? What is going on! The Pacers trade away their 2025 1st round pick and the draft rights to Mojave King for their own 2026 first round pick back from NOLA. Alex is joined by David and Carson to breakdown why the Pacers made this move, whether or not this move is an indication of bigger moves ahead and why the Pacers wo...

Alex and Facci join together to discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Indiana struggled all night long to protect the basketball and get any offense going, but they overcome a horrific first half and cut the Thunder lead to 2 points in the 4th. However, OKC was able to go on a massive run and pull away with a double digit victory. The guys dive into that, Haliburton's injury, why Facci is guaranteeing...

On Part 2 of our Game 5 Preview, Alex and Facci discuss what they want to see differently in Game 5. The guys point out Pascal Siakam's lack of touches in the 4th quarter, Aaron Nesmith needing to provide more defensively than he has this series, the mediocre of Myles Turner over the last 2 seasons and whether or not extending him to a long term contract is the right move after all, a deep dive in...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Andy Sweeney to discuss the NBA Finals through 4 games and preview Game 5. Andy discusses why he thinks the Pacers are still the better team of the 2 and will win the series, he also discusses areas the Pacers can be better to take advantage of the OKC defense. The guys also look at the Obi vs. Myles minutes on the floor, and discuss why that has played out...

Alex Golden is joined by Bryce Simon of The Game Theory Podcast and @MotorCityHoops on X! The guys discuss: OKC's defense impacting the Pacers offense in the fourth quarter How horrific the officials were in this one Myles Turner's struggles Changes Indiana can make with their defense for Game 5 The lack of production from OKC's big men The best 5 man lineup for OKC and whether or not they will ma...

On today's episode, Alex Golden is joined by Derek Kramer of iPacers.com to discuss the Pacers 4th quarter collapse in Game 4. What went wrong for Indiana, who needs to play better in Game 5, the horrific officiating from Scott Foster and Josh Tiven, Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner struggling plus MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to Preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals: Benn Mathurin and TJ McConnell's big Game 3 Can Benn have another big game? Giving up too early on young players Myles due for a big game SGA vs Nemby Haliburton replicating his Game 3 Performance Expectations from OKC in Game 4 How important Game 4 is for both teams Best place to eat before Game 4 MORE Hosted by Simplecas...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci go LIVE to do a in-person podcast, talking all about the Game 3 victory by the blue and gold, giving the New York native a little extra pep in his step on this beautiful Thursday morning. The guys discuss the special night from Mathurin, the historic night from McConnell and talk about how each player that played had such a significant role in the Pacers being able to sl...

Alex Golden is joined by the guys from the group chat, Lincoln Anderson, David Cole and Carson Stafford. The guys discuss what the NBA Finals run has meant for them personally and then they dive into this pivotal Game 3. -Making Changes vs. Staying With What Brought Indy This Far -Rotation Changes (4 Man Bench Lineups Need to Go) -Balancing how to Guard Shai, minimizing the amount of wide open 3PA...

On today's show, we have two awesome guests lined up: Ryan Hammer and Tyler Smith. In segment 1, Ryan Hammer joins Alex and Facci to discuss the NBA Finals matchup and then discusses the upcoming NBA Draft at the tail end of our conversation. Players the Pacers could target, what big name college athlete would make a ton of sense for their style of play and system and more. Then, Tyler Smith joins...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci share their Postgame thoughts on Game 2 of the NBA Finals. SGA played at an MVP level, the Thunder defense was in full effect, and the bench duo of Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins were too much for the Indiana Pacers. With a poor shooting night and a horrific 2nd quarter, Indiana dug themselves into too big of a hole and couldn't muster up enough stops to get themselves ba...

Game 2 is ALMOST here! We sure do hope you have enjoyed all of the content we have been putting out, with 4 episodes in between our postgame shows! A special thank you to Mark Montieth, Chris Denari, Brett Evans, and today's guest, Noa Dalzell.  On today's show, Alex and Noa talk about the Pacers run to the NBA Finals, and winning Game 1. They look at how the Pacers are built, how other teams will...

Alex Golden is joined by Chris Denari to discuss the NBA Finals! Chris was in the building for Game 1 with a ton of Pacers fans, and got to experience the FOURTH Tyrese Haliburton game winner. Chris shares a chart with Alex of all of Tyrese's clutch shots, dating back to 2022-2023. In addition to that, Chris discusses what he likes about this Pacers team, how they were able to overcome early game...

Alex Golden is joined by Brett Evans for a terrific discussion about the Indiana Pacers. The guys discuss the insane run Indiana has been on this postseason, how the Pacers won Game 1, what they learned from Game 1, how OKC can counter what Indiana did in Game 2 and Brett dives into a Divine Providence.  DIVINE PROVIDENCE BODY LANGUAGE RUSHING VS PACE J DUB VS. OTHER NUMBER TWOS INDIANA HAS FACED...

Alex Golden is joined by Indiana Pacers historian, Mark Montieth, to discuss whether or not Tyrese Haliburton is ALREADY the MOST clutch player in Indiana Pacers History. Mark discusses whether or not Reggie or Tyrese are more clutch, who was the most clutch in the ABA that doesn't get as much notoriety in the 21st century and who are the Mt. Rushmore of Pacers Clutch shooters in franchise history...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are here to recap ANOTHER Tyrese Haliburton game winner in the postseason! The Pacers trailed by 15 in the 4th quarter and committed 19 first half turnovers, but this team never quits. Spearheaded by the tough nosed play of Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers stormed their way back for a thrilling victory over the greatest defense in the NBA. While several players contributed to...

Alex Golden and Facci are joined by Jacob Kniffen and Justin Peabody of The Uncontested Podcast to preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. With both podcasts covering these teams on a game-to-game basis, they know the ins-and-outs of their team better than anyone. This episode dives into what OKC's weaknesses are, what their strengths are and how I...

On today's show, Alex and Facci kick off the show discussing their upcoming conversation with Keith Smith of Spotrac, and then discuss how the Knicks fired Coach Thibs after losing to Indiana in 6 games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Keith Smith joins the show for a deep dive on the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between two similar, yet different teams. Keith shares his thoughts on how Indi...

On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Bob Kravitz to discuss the Pacers run to the NBA Finals, what the keys are to taking down this giant of a Thunder team and so much more. Bob also reflects on the life of the late great, Jim Irsay, as he attended his private ceremony for him today.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, fresh off seeing his team conquer the Eastern Conference Championship, Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan joins Alex and Facci for an in-depth conversation about this Indiana Pacers' run to their first NBA Finals in 25 years. Chad praises the efforts of so many, highlights how special this group is and more. Feelings in the moment after last night's win How much Coach...

Bonus Episode: Alex and Facci share what this moment of making the NBA Finals means to them, and then they share videos/audio clips from fans on what this Pacers run to the NBA Finals means to them! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden, LIVE at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, is joined by Facci to recap one of the greatest moments in Indiana sports history. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton lead the Indiana Pacers back to the NBA Finals for the 1st time in 25 years, by defeating the Knicks 125-108 in Game 6. The guys discuss what reaching the NBA Finals means to them and they recap the game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Pacers Fan, Kami, to discuss his trip to Indiana from Atlanta this week, what he thought of the city, his food review on Culver's and Long's Bakery and what the atmosphere was like in Gainbridge for Games 3 + 4 and the Game 5 Watch Party. Shortly after, Kami and Alex discuss what the Pacers need to do in Game 6 to come out successfully with a win, discuss...

After a dominating performance in Game 4, Tyrese Haliburton follows up a great performance with a horrific one in Game 5. Alex Golden and Facci breakdown the game, explain what the Pacers did so poorly in Game 5 and Facci has a bold take for the middle (to end) of the show. Please feel free to leave us a 5 star rating and review, as it will help the podcast grow more. For those who like being onli...

Alex Golden was a guest on Knicks Fan TV, joining "Evil" Alex. The guys discuss what adjustments the Knicks can make, why the KAT/Brunson minutes have not worked, what starting lineup changes the Knicks could make, and whether or not New York should dabble back into their 7 man rotation with the season on the brink. The guys also discuss what the Pacers did well in Game 4, how their pace is dictat...