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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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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01:03:08

Dustin Dopirak on the Pacers Offseason + Game 7 NBA...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Alex Golden is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star. The guys discuss the state of the Pacers in today's show and also reflect on Game 7 of the NBA Finals!Game 7...would Pacers have won if Ty doesn't go down with Achilles injury?Pritchard's thoughts on Ty playing Game 7Who is the Pacers starting center for Training Camp?Thoughts on The Center By Committee Group: Huff, Jackson, WisemanMyles Departing...were his teammates made he went to the Bucks?Thoughts on how negotiations went between both

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00:30:52

Will Pascal Siakam fit the Pacers next Window? + Was...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer the final portion of the July Mailbag. Thank you for your questions, and we apologize for those of you who sent questions that we did not directly respond to. With a lot taking place the past few days after asking for questions, some of these questions were outdated and we had to cut some from our discussion. 1). Casey JohnsonOn a scale of 1-10 how gracefully do you think Pascal's game will age? I see a lot of people thinking he won't fit the "next window," but

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01:17:18

Thoughts on Kevin Pritchard's Off-Season Presser +...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Alex Golden and Mike Facci spend about 30 minutes reacting to all that Kevin Pritchard had to say in his offseason press conference today. The guys discuss what KP said happened in the Myles Turner negotiations, whether or not they will try and extend Nesmith and Mathurin, Haliburton's Achilles injury, the next moves for the center position, looking to make a big trade if the opportunity comes, thoughts on 2025 NBA Draft and MORE!Then, the guys answer Pt. 2 of the July Mailbag Questions. This

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00:47:57

The Indiana Pacers Acquire Jay Huff from the Memphis...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/07

After losing Myles Turner in free agency to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers have a glaring hole at their starting center spot. While this move doesn't mean the Pacers have their newest starting big man, it does ensure that Indiana has a center in their rotation that can do some of the things that Myles Turner did. Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the trade in the first segment, and then in the 2nd segment, Parker Fleming, a credentialed media writer covering the Memphis Grizzlies joins to

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00:45:13

Ayton signs with Lakers, who will be the Pacers...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Alex and Facci discuss the news of Ayton signing with the Lakers and then answer your mailbag questions! 1). Yonatan Sela What is YOUR opinions on what the pacers should do?Tank? Trade pascal and tank?? See how good the team can finish without Ty? Trade to make the team better? And whichever answer you have who are the players you would most want and what would the offer be?Love you both 2). Garrett Do you think the loss of Myles will all but guarantee the Pacers trade Pascal? He and Ty work well

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00:55:15

Myles Turner STUNS Pacers and Signs with the Bucks!...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/02

In one of the most shocking free agency moves in the last 5 years, Indiana Pacers center, Myles Turner, signs a 4 year, $107M contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in Free Agency, ending his 10 year stint with the Pacers. Turner was reportedly offered a significantly less offer by the Pacers than what Milwaukee offered, and Turner's camp blindsided Indiana by signing with a team that had no cap space, until they waived Damian Lillard and traded Pat Connaughton. Alex and Facci discuss the crazy day for

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00:39:52

Pacers and Myles Turner at a Standstill? Could a Sign...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Alex Golden and Mike Facci dive into the first handful of signings/transactions on Day 1 of the NBA Free Agency Period. Unfortunately, no deal was made between the Pacers and any free agents, so the guys discuss why that might be the case, what could this mean for the Pacers moving forward and more. The guys also dive into other moves across the league, what they liked about those moves and more!

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01:26:21

The 2025 Indiana Pacers Free Agency Preview

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Alex Golden and Mike Facci preview the Indiana Pacers 2025 Free Agency!1. Discuss Pacers Free Agents-Indiana picks up Tony Bradley's Team Option (Scotto Reported)-Indiana sends qualifying offers to I Jax, Q Jax and Freeman (making them RFA)-Unrestricted Free Agents: Myles Turner, Thomas Bryant and James Johnson 2. Potential Free Agent MovesExceptions-Non-Tax ML ($14.1M)-Biannual (5.1M)-Trade (2.1M)3 Free Agents each that we would like to see the Pacers potentially go out and sign to help the roster

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00:41:57

Pacers Draft Recation: Kam Jones & Taelon Peter

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Facci is joined by Alex Golden (apologies for audio…on zoom via phone and it gives Alex a lisp) to discuss the Pacers busy night 2 in the Draft Room. The Pacers select Kam Jones from Marquette and Taelon Peter from Liberty. The guys dive into the picks and discus some of the trades that took place day 1.

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00:59:59

What does a NEW Myles Turner Contract look like?...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In segment 1, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the latest trades around the NBA before the NBA Draft and how they impact the landscape of the league.Then, the guys are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya, Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery, to dive into the effects of an Achilles injury, and why so many are happening across sports nowadays. Lastly, Facci shares what he would offer Myles Turner on his new contract in the offseason and Alex brings up whether or not the Pacers could try and build this

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01:14:45

Tyrese Has Successful Achilles Surgery + What Path do...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford to discuss Tyrese having successful Achille's surgery and looking at what path the Pacers take next!

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00:52:35

The Most Magical Playoff Run Ends in the Most...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Heartbroken by the ending, but the journey to the final game of the season was the most incredible experience we've ever had. We love this Pacers team but HATE how it all ended. This was the GREATEST season we have ever experienced , coupled with the worst sports moment we have seen in our lives. It's hard to put it all into words, but we tried.Thank you Setting The Pace listeners for your unwavering support of this show throughout this incredible run. Without your fandom, this show doesn't

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01:11:50

Game 7 Preview with the Group Chat

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/22

Alex Golden is joined by the amazing guys from the Group Chat, David Cole, Lincoln Anderson and Carson Stafford to preview Game 7. We discuss X-Factors for this pivotal Game 7, the keys to defeating OKC on both offense and defense, what a Pacers NBA Championship would mean to us, how special this team's run has been and so much more!Please join our Setting The Pace Group Chat in Chat BCC!

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00:44:12

Game 7 Preview with Facci

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/22

Alex Golden and Facci preview Game 7, discussing the keys to what has helped each team win in the last 6 games of this series and what it will take for Indiana to win their first ever title. The guys also discuss what a championship will mean to this team and what it will mean for all the players who have been longing for this moment. Join our Setting The Pace Group Chat on Chat BCC for Game 7 interactions!

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01:12:36

BELIEVE...Divine Providence is at Hand! (NBA Finals...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Alex Golden is joined by Brett Evans and Ryan Loyd to discuss this incredible opportunity for the Indiana Pacers, a chance to win their first EVER NBA Championship on the road in OKC. The guys discuss the following:-Where this OKC team ranks against other teams Indiana had to face on their path to a title-How Rick Carlisle changed the defensive scheme in Game 6 and how OKC prepares for it in Game 7-The Importance of TJ McConnell-What players of the 8 that have scored 200 points or more in this

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01:00:50

OKC U FOR GAME 7 (Game 6 Recap)

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Alex and Facci join forces to discuss the Indiana Pacers 108-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, forcing the greatest 2 words in all of sports...a GAME 7! The guys dive into all of the players that contributed to this massive victory, Haliburton playing through injury, the bench rising to the top, Myles struggles but still finding ways to impact the game and so much MORE!The guys also discuss what Game 7 brings to the table, look back at NBA history to see how

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00:46:30

Game 6 Preview: The Indiana Pacers look for Game 6...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Alex Golden is joined by John Herrick to preview Game 6. John was at the media session for Tyrese Haliburton's press conference today, as well as the rest of the Indiana Pacers. With Haliburton's availability dominating the conversation, the guys touch on that, but also look at what other ways Indiana can compete in this game to force a Game 7. Alex also shares a hilarious TJ McConnell story towards the end of the podcast, where he ran into a super fan after Game 4. Join the Setting The Pace Group

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00:54:18

Tyrese Haliburton's Status Unknown for Game 6? How...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford to discuss Tyrese Haliburton's calf injury, what a Game 6 would look like with or without Haliburton, what it will take for the Pacers to force a Game 7 and different things we would like to see strategically against OKC for Game 6. Join the Setting The Pace group chat on Chat BCC!

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00:24:01

Why the Pacers Traded the 23rd Pick in the 2025 Draft...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/18

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 would do this at this time of the season. Join the Setting The Pace group chat on Chat BCC!

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00:44:19

Costly Turnovers, Tyrese Playing Injured and Thunder...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/17

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 a Game 6 victory in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, why Game 5 was a must-win for OKC and whether or not J Dub

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