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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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01:11:50

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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00:50:31

NBA Finals Game 5 Preview (Pt. 2) + Desmond Bane...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/16

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 into the 3PT stats for both teams, a lineup Alex would like to see potentially, expectations and

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00:35:54

NBA Finals Game 5 Preview (Pt. 1) with Andy Sweeney!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/16

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 the way it has and MORE! Join the Chat BCC Group Chat and talk all things Pacers with us in the Setting

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00:38:23

Discussing Game 4 More and Looking Ahead to Game 5...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/15

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 quarterHow horrific the officials were in this oneMyles Turner's strugglesChanges Indiana can make with their defense for Game 5The lack of production from OKC's big menThe best 5 man lineup for OKC and whether or not they will make that change to the starting lineupIs the series OVER for Indiana after failing to win that game?

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01:04:05

Pacers Blow Game 4 vs. Thunder - is the Series over now?

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/14

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!

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00:52:39

Can the Pacers take a 3-1 Series Lead? Game 4 Preview...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to Preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals:Benn Mathurin and TJ McConnell's big Game 3Can Benn have another big game?Giving up too early on young playersMyles due for a big gameSGA vs NembyHaliburton replicating his Game 3 PerformanceExpectations from OKC in Game 4How important Game 4 is for both teamsBest place to eat before Game 4MORE

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00:45:01

Benn-a Problem for the Thunder All Night -- Pacers Up...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/12

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 slow the MVP and league's best defense down.

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01:34:05

Game 3 Preview and Predictions! Pacers Look to Retake...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/11

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 the role players got-How to get Tyrese and Pascal more scoring opportunities-Other Adjustment Ideas: Less

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01:01:01

NBA Finals and a little NBA Draft Talk with Ryan...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/10

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 in segment 2 to really dive into the Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals matchup. The guys discuss how

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00:51:10

Pacers Can't Survive The Thunder(storm), Lose Game 2...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/09

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 back into the game. The guys discuss the game in full detail, and at the end of the show, they touch on

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00:30:09

NBA Finals: Game 2 Preview with Noa Dalzell (Pacers...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/08

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 look to mimic what they have done, how OKC can turn things around, what makes Andrew Nembhard such a

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00:24:55

Chris Denari Talks NBA Finals!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/08

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 jitters in Game 1 and what to expect for Game 2.

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01:12:07

Deep Dive: Is This Pacers Run a Divine Providence? +...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/07

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 PROVIDENCEBODY LANGUAGERUSHING VS PACEJ DUB VS. OTHER NUMBER TWOS INDIANA HAS FACEDHOW INDIANA CAN BEAT YOU IN A VARIETY OF WAYSTWO KEY STATISTICSOKC LINEUP CHANGEEDGAR ALLEN POEGAME 2

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