Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Mike Facci is joined by Derek Kramer of iPacers to break down an electric night from Andrew Nembhard, who dished out a career-high 19 assists against a star-studded Lakers team led by Luka Dončić and LeBron James. The Pacers found themselves in a massive hole early, but battle...

Read Alex's Latest NBA Mock Draft!   You can also check out Alex's latest article on AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Darryn Peterson.  Alex Golden is joined by Bob Kravitz for a deep dive into the top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. The conversation starts with Bob’s thoughts on the Zubac/Mathurin trade, before shifting into a detailed breakdown of the draft’s biggest names. Bob shares why h...

Alex's NBA Mock Draft: Pacers Win the NBA Draft Lottery but Trade OUT of the No. 1 overall spot!  The streak is finally over. The Indiana Pacers snap their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak , thanks to a dominant 37-point performance from Pascal Siakam , who continues to shine despite a challenging season for the team. Alex and Facci break down what went right in the win, how Siakam took contr...

On this episode of Setting The Pace , Alex Golden and Mike Facci dive into a massive shift for the Pacers. Ivica Zubac is out for the season, and the guys discuss what this means for Indiana’s short-term outlook and long-term plans at the center position. Then, they turn their attention to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, where the top 3 draft prospects delivered big-time performances. Wh...

On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci take a step back to look at the bigger picture. What’s the right way to build an NBA team? The guys dive into the idea of “Built vs Bought”, using the Pacers as a case study to examine how Indiana has constructed its roster — through development, trades and patience — rather than chasing stars in free agency. They discuss: How the Pac...

Mike Facci is joined by Derek Schultz to break down the Pacers’ loss to the Trail Blazers — a defeat that marks Indiana’s 15th straight loss, extending a franchise-worst skid. Despite the result, there were some intriguing developments. The guys discuss Jalen Slawson’s career night, as he stepped up in a big way and made the most of his opportunity. They also highlight how the third unit nearly sp...

Alex Golden is joined by Brad and Ryan Knight of Pacers Post Up to break down a historically bad night for Indiana. The Pacers drop their 14th straight game, setting a new franchise record for the longest losing streak. The guys start by unpacking how it happened, what went wrong in this latest loss, and why this stretch has spiraled the way it has. Then, the episode shifts into full evaluation mo...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden is joined by Kevin Bowen for a deep dive into one of the most consequential moves the Pacers have made in recent years. The guys start by evaluating Bennedict Mathurin’s play since being traded to the Clippers, looking at how he’s fitting into his new situation and...

The Pacers drop their 13th straight game, marking the second 13-game losing streak of the season — the longest stretch of losses in franchise history. Alex and Facci break down the game, including Aaron Nesmith setting a new career high, providing one of the few bright spots on a difficult night for Indiana. The guys also discuss: Why Ivica Zubac could look even better once the Pacers are back at...

Mike Facci is joined by Mark Montieth to discuss Ivica Zubac making his Indiana Pacers debut, giving fans their first look at the team’s new center and how he fits into the offense and defense moving forward. The debut, however, came during a rough stretch for Indiana as the Pacers dropped their 11th straight game. Facci and Montieth break down what they saw from Zubac in his first appearance and...

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Alex Golden is joined by David Cole to recap the “Battle for the Bottom” matchup, as the Pacers fall to the Kings and officially secure the worst record in the NBA. The guys break down the game, including Devin Carter erupting for 24 second-half points to power Sacramento to the comeback victory. They also highlight some strong performances from Indiana despite the loss, including Aaron Nesmith se...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by FanDuel Sports Network’s Jeremiah Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state of the Indiana Pacers. Jeremiah shares his perspective from being around the team all season, discussing where things currently stand, wha...

The Pacers drop their 9th straight game, and Alex and Facci are back to break it all down on Setting The Pace . The guys start with a recap of the latest loss and what continues to go wrong during Indiana’s extended skid. But with the season nearing its end, the conversation quickly shifts to evaluating the roster as a whole. Who has been the biggest disappointment for the Pacers this season? Whic...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden opens the show with a quick solo recap of the Pacers’ loss to the Lakers, where Luka Dončić erupted for 44 points in just three quarters, overwhelming Indiana in a dominant performance. Alex shares his thoughts on what went wrong for the Pacers and the defensive st...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden is joined by Tom Lewis to look ahead to next season and make six bold predictions about the future of the Indiana Pacers. From potential breakout seasons to major team milestones, the guys each bring their hottest takes on what could be in store for Indiana next ye...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! The Pacers fall to the Clippers 130-107, but the final score wasn’t the biggest storyline of the night. For the first time since the Zubac trade, Indiana faced Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson — two players the Pacers drafted, developed and ultimately moved at the deadlin...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Mike Facci is joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac for a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers’ financial future and how upcoming decisions could shape the franchise. The guys break down what Indiana’s salary cap situation could look like next season, including how things change depen...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden is joined by special guest Brett Evans for a big-picture conversation about refining the Pacers’ timeline. In what many have labeled a “gap season,” several unexpected contributors have shined like diamonds in the rough: Taelon Peter, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompso...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! The Pacers have converted Quenton Jackson to a standard contract — a clear sign the organization values what he’s brought during this stretch. On this episode of Setting The Pace , Alex Golden and Mike Facci break down what the move means for Indiana’s roster flexibility, rota...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Obi Toppin is back. After being out since October 26, Toppin returns to the lineup — but the Pacers fall for the fifth straight game as the late-season slide continues. On this episode of Setting The Pace , Ben Brooks joins Alex Golden and we break down: What Toppin’s return m...

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex opens the show with a quick but important round of updates: Johnny Furphy undergoes successful ACL surgery and what that means for his recovery timeline Obi Toppin is listed as questionable after being out since October 26 Ryan Carr departs the Pacers for Indiana Universi...

On this episode of Setting The Pace , Mike Facci is joined by David Cole to unpack a situation that escalated quickly. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Rick Carlisle revealed on his weekly 107.5 The Fan radio segment why the Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA’s Player Participation Policy. Carli...

Mike Scotto joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci for a big-picture NBA conversation that goes far beyond Indiana. We start with the recent uproar surrounding potential NBA Draft Lottery changes. Are the overreactions justified? Or is this simply the league trying to balance competitive integrity with long-term team building? Then we shift to the Pacers. Why Indiana made the move for Ivica Zubac What t...

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz for an episode that has a little bit of everything. We start with the surprising news that Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with shingles — what this means for his recovery timeline and what fans should realistically expect moving forward. Then we discuss the Pacers dropping three straight games out of the All-Star break. While the losses sting, they’ve also boos...