Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci open the show discussing the Rockets sitting out a handful of players on Monday vs OKC and what that means for Indiana on Tuesday, with half of their starters not in the rotation. Then, Kevin Bowen joins the show to discuss Jarace Walker playing in the G-League on Monday with the Mad Ants, his role this season, the challenges of de...

On today's show, Facci is joined by Derek Schultz of Query & Schultz and the Indianapolis Business Journal to discuss Indiana's 127-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The guys highlight the return of the point god, Tyrese Haliburton. Aaron Nesmith's career night in points, Indiana's defense tightening up, Indiana signing Tony Bradley to a 10 day contract and John Cena turning heel at the Eliminat...

On today's episode of Setting the Pace, Alex goes solo to recap the Pacers 125-120 loss to the Miami Heat. Pascal Siakam was sensational with 36 points. Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton also played solid games, Andrew Nembhard looked much better than he had in the previous 4 games and the Pacers fell short thanks to some rough stretches in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. In addition to the game recap,...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to discuss the Pacers recent play during their four game homestand post All-Star break. The guys dive into what trends are good for certain players, what trends are bad for certain players, how the team has played, what they've done well as a team, what they haven't done well as a team and what to watch moving forward. We hope you enjoy this deep dive discussion...

Tonight it was all about TYRESE HALIBURTON! The Point God rose to the occasion early on in the 1st quarter, and the Pacers followed after their leader to win in convincing fashion against Toronto. Mike Facci is joined by Mark Montieth to dive into the Pacers win, the play of Tyrese and Myles, defense leading to offense, the impact of not having TJ McConnell and more! Learn more about your ad choic...

On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to discuss why Jarace Walker should be in the rotation, how impactful his skillset could be in the playoffs, but why Rick Carlisle and the coaching staff have elected to play others before him. Then, Rhett discusses whether or not Indy will offer Mathurin an extension in the offseason...is there any reason why they wouldn't? The guys later disc...

The Indiana Pacers were looking to extend their winning streak, but one of the hottest teams in the NBA, the Denver Nuggets, were too much for the blue and gold, resulting in a convincing 125-116 victory. Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the 19 points and 15 assists game from Tyrese, the defensive scheme that Denver was utilizing to prevent Indiana from getting more looks in the paint, the strug...

The Indiana Pacers led from start to finish, defeating the Clippers 129-111 thanks to the incredible play of Tyrese Haliburton. 7 Pacers scored in double figures and Indiana improves to 16-5 in 2025! Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the game, and the pep in the step was in full effect for Facci tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

A few weeks ago, Derek Schultz reached out to Alex Golden to see if he would mind doing a Q&A for IBJ.com to share the origin story of Setting The Pace, how the show grew from nothing to notoriety and how Alex has become a full time media member. Derek sent the audio file over to Alex to share on this feed for listeners of Setting The Pace to hear the interview, in case they didn't read the articl...

On today's show, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers 14 point victory over the Grizzlies. Myles Turner was sensational, Haliburton came to life in the 2nd quarter, the bench was terrific, Nembhard locked Morant up and Aaron Nesmith looked like his former self. A lot to discuss on today's show after an awesome victory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci go through the remaining 29 games on the Pacers schedule and predict if it will be a win or loss. Alex and Facci have done this for the past few seasons in August when going through the entire season, but with the break here, the guy thought it would be cool to go through the schedule again and see where the Pacers could land at th...

On today's episode, James Boyd joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci to discuss Benn Mathurin's play this season, why he was pulled from the starting 5 and whether it was the right decision, Indiana staying pat at the trade deadline and what it might mean for this offseason, Myles Turner's fit with this team and how an early playoff exit could potentially impact if he returns in free agency, Tyrese Hal...

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole to discuss the most intriguing storylines for the rest of the season! The guys dive into Haliburton, Turner, Mathurin, Nesmith, Defense, Rebounding, Injuries, Opponents Success against the Pacers and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan, to discuss the current state of the team. -Thoughts on the 1st 53 games of the season -Will there be another move for a backup center? -Was Indiana close to making a bigger move at the deadline? -Thoughts on the starting lineup changes -Thoughts on Haliburton's season so far -What Nembhard br...

Alex Golden and Facci closeout the MAILBAG podcast answering the following questions: 1). Erik Nikol  If you guys are doing the consolidation trade in the offseason, which players are you keeping vs trading?  2). Mann Marsden  Real take on the play of Tyrese and is he a superstar or franchise player ? Or jus mid like Evan Turner warned us about 3). Nicholas Thornburg If Myles Turner does not re-si...

Alex and Facci are back to discuss the following questions from the mailbag! These questions were answered on a recording we did Monday evening, so we apologize in advance if some questions have already been answered with decisions made by the team. 1). Pat Curse In May the Pacers were 40/1 to win title. In October 60/1. February 1st they were 100/1. Then 120/1 and now 130/1. Why am I the only per...

On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Mike Facci and special guest...KAMI! The guys discuss the incredible second half from Mathurin, Obi Toppin's brilliant play, the way Thomas Bryant is impacting the game, how the Pacers outlasted the Washington Wizards in a not-so-great game and more! Facci and Kami spend time at the end of the show talking a little WWE and Kami gives us his BEST WWE Promo...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci join to recap the Pacers 128-115 loss to the New York Knicks. The guys dive into a ton of stuff that has stood out the last few weeks since Indy returned to Paris, why the Pacers haven't played great in February, Myles Turner sidelined till after the All-Star Break, thoughts on the startling lineup changes, struggles from individual players and more. Learn more about you...

Alex and Facci discuss Alex Len not signing with Indiana, and the Pacers bringing in Jahlil Okafor on a 10-day contract. Then, they answer Pt. 1 of the Mailbag Podcast. 1). Northeast Nightmare over on Blue Sky has 3 questions for us!  A). First, rank which opponent you’d like to see Indiana face in the first round out of Milwaukee, Detroit, Miami and Orlando. 1st by matchup, 2nd by storyline.  B)....

On today's episode of Setting the Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the Pacers being reported to sign Alex Len, what he brings to the table and why the signing now makes sense. The guys also cover how the Lakers losing Mark Williams will impact their need to sign a center in the offseason, whether or not Myles Turner could be a name they go after, and Myles' recent injuries. Later, the guys...

Alex Golden goes solo to recap the Pacers 124-117 loss to the Lakers, who were without Luka and LeBron. Alex discusses the Pacers late game heroics falling short, this team's inability to handle business against lesser opponents, what went wrong in this game, players that stood out (good and bad) statistically and more! Alex also touches on the rescinded trade for Mark Williams. Learn more about y...

Woo! What a fun game THAT was! After trailing by 20 points at the end of the first, the Pacers reminded all of Pacer Nation why it is NEVER too late to get back..."INTUIT" (I'm sorry I could resist the pun...if you're not following, this is the name of the Clippers new arena). Alex Golden is joined by Kami to discuss one of the most impressive victories of the season, where the Pacers were able to...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci join to discuss the recent news of the Indiana Pacers trading James Wiseman to the Toronto Raptors. They breakdown why this move was done and what is potentially next for the Pacers. Then, they discuss the Pacers not moving Obi Toppin or Myles Turner. What they like about the continuity and staying pat. After that, the guys dive into the Winners and Losers of the NBA Tra...

Alex Golden is joined by Luka Doncic/Bennedict Mathurin stan, Carson Stafford, to relive the blockbuster trade through a Luka fan's eyes. Then, the guys look at the short and long term fit with Mathurin on the Pacers. How the Pacers have handled Mathurin's development, and if he is eventually dealt what kind of blowback they could receive. Also, the guys discuss Myles being the 3rd in the Pacers B...

Alex Golden goes solo on this show to discuss what happened in the Pacers 112-89 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton had forgettable, burn the tape kind of nights, too many players struggled to string together 2 good halves of play, McConnell and Nesmith shined the brightest with the 2nd unit, Myles returned from a foot injury, Nesmith almost didn't play with anoth...