Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

00:43:01

3 Preseason Questions: Zubac's Fit, McConnell's...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/12

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $150 ifyou win your first $5 lineup!Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for another episode of Setting The Pace, and after two preseason games, the guys have three big questions surrounding the Indiana Pacers!While it's still incredibly early, we've gotten our first opportunity to evaluate this new-look roster against NBA competition. Some things have been encouraging, others have raised questions, and Alex and Facci are ready

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00:32:50

Pacers Preseason Game 2 Recap: Haliburton Injury...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/11

Alex Golden is joined by DCot of The Game Time Network to recap the Indiana Pacers' second preseason game and discuss everything that stood out from another entertaining night of basketball!The Pacers came up just short after having an opportunity to tie or take the lead on the final possession, but there was plenty to take away from the game beyond the final result.The biggest news of the night came before the action, as Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell were both out of the lineup. Rick

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01:14:08

The Highs, The Mids & The Lows of the Pacers...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/09

Alex Golden is joined by Bradley Knight of The Pacers Post Up for a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers' first preseason game of the 2026-27 season!After Indiana's 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alex and Bradley take a different approach to breaking down the action, separating everything they saw into three categories:THE HIGHS. THE MIDS. THE LOWS.First, the guys discuss everything that impressed them about Indiana's preseason debut. Which players stood out? What were the most

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00:32:24

Pacers Defeat Timberwolves: Haliburton Returns,...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/08

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap the Indiana Pacers' 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season!The biggest storyline of the night was Tyrese Haliburton making his long-awaited return to an NBA court after nearly 16 months away. And what better place for it to happen than Ames, Iowa, the home of his alma mater, Iowa State?Alex and Facci spend plenty of time discussing Haliburton's return, what stood out about his performance and

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00:44:24

5 Things to Watch in Pacers Preseason Opener + Steve...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/07

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to get you ready for the Indiana Pacers' first preseason game!After a full week of training camp, it's finally time to see this team take the floor against another NBA opponent. Alex and Facci go through their five biggest things to watch as the Pacers begin preseason action.What should we be looking for from the rotations? Which players have the most to prove? And what can we actually learn from the first preseason game after spending the last week hearing about

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00:39:37

Pacers Training Camp Week 1: Biggest Takeaways

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/06

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap a busy first week of Indiana Pacers training camp!With four practices officially in the books, the guys have plenty of new information to discuss as we get our first real glimpse at this year's team.Alex and Facci discuss the encouraging early signs from Tyrese Haliburton, what we've learned about Ivica Zubac's adjustment to Pacers basketball and why Kelly Oubre Jr. continues to receive so much praise from coaches and teammates.The guys also dive into

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00:32:22

Pacers Fan Jam Recap: Oubre Shines + Haliburton Returns

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for another episode of Setting The Pace, and for the first time this season, we finally got to see the new-look Indiana Pacers take the court together!The guys recap everything they saw from Pacers Fan Jam, beginning with the scrimmage and an impressive performance from Kelly Oubre Jr.Oubre led the way with 17 points, giving Pacers fans their first glimpse of the scoring punch and energy he can bring to this roster. Ivica Zubac added 12 points and six rebounds,

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00:45:30

A Heartbreaking End to the Fever’s Season

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Alex Golden and Casey Johnson recap a heartbreaking end to the Indiana Fever's season after they fall on the road to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3.Indiana had multiple opportunities to tie the game and potentially take the lead, but when the Fever desperately needed a big shot, they couldn't find one.Alex and Casey discuss how the Aces' defense consistently put Indiana in difficult situations, forcing tough looks and making every possession feel increasingly important as the game progressed.One of

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00:35:30

Do the Pacers Have ENOUGH to Win the NBA Finals?

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Alex Golden is joined by Kent Sterling for another loaded conversation about the Indiana Pacers as the start of the regular season draws closer!After spending much of the week discussing Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac and Indiana's biggest offseason additions, Alex and Kent turn their attention to several Pacers who haven't received nearly as much attention.They start with Pascal Siakam. After carrying an enormous burden last season, what could Pascal look like with significantly less on his

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00:36:56

Pacers Season Look Ahead Ft. Kevin Bowen

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Alex Golden is joined by Kevin Bowen of 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan for a wide-ranging conversation previewing one of the most anticipated Pacers seasons in years.The guys start with something that feels noticeably different around this team: championship expectations are real—and the Pacers aren't running from them.For the first time since trading for Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana enters a season openly talking about competing for an NBA championship. Alex and Kevin discuss how much expectations have

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00:39:18

Caitlin Clark Has Superstar Performance in Fever's...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, breaking down the Indiana Fever’s gritty win over the Las Vegas Aces to keep their season alive and force a decisive Game 3.The guys dive into the players who helped swing the game for Indiana, including Raven Johnson, Lexie Hull and Myisha Hines-Allen, and how the Fever chose to meet Las Vegas with physicality rather than trying to match the Aces with size. They also discuss Aliyah Boston settling in after a rough first

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00:37:30

Pacers Training Camp Day 1 w/ Jeremiah Johnson

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Alex Golden is joined by Jeremiah Johnson, sideline reporter for the Indiana Pacers television broadcast, for an inside look at the early days of Pacers training camp and what is standing out about this new-look team.The guys begin with the latest injury news surrounding Larry Nance Jr. What is the current outlook for Indiana's newest veteran big man, and how could his absence impact the early stages of training camp and the preseason?From there, Alex and JJ zoom out and discuss a bigger question

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00:40:27

Biggest Takeaways From Pacers Media Day

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/29

Alex Golden is joined by Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows to break down everything they learned from a LOADED Indiana Pacers Media Day!There was no bigger storyline than Tyrese Haliburton.After missing all of last season, Tyrese made it clear that he's ready to get back on the court. Alex and Tom discuss what stood out from Haliburton's comments, the excitement surrounding his return and what his presence means for a Pacers team trying to rediscover the magic that carried it to the NBA Finals two seasons

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00:42:38

Fever Get Crushed by Aces in Game 1

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/28

The Fever had a rough night in Las Vegas, and Casey and Alex are here to sort through what went wrong.On this episode of Fever Focus, the guys break down Indiana’s loss to the Aces, from the frustrating officiating to the bigger issues that mattered more over the course of the game. The whistle was a problem, but Las Vegas controlled the matchup in too many areas, and the Fever never found enough rhythm, defense, or scoring punch to keep pace.Topics include:The officiating and why it added to the

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00:43:06

Reacting to Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Interview + Pacers...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for a fun Sunday edition of Setting The Pace, and there's plenty to discuss with Pacers Media Day officially upon us!But first, the guys react to Kelly Oubre Jr.'s first extended interview since joining the Indiana Pacers.Oubre opened up about his decision to come to Indiana, why the opportunity to play alongside Tyrese Haliburton was so appealing and what he believes he can bring to a Pacers team looking to get back into championship contention.Alex and Facci

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00:39:21

Indiana Fever Playoff Preview

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/26

***This episode was recorded before the conclusion of Thursday's game between the Valkyries and Sparks, and Aces and Mercury.The Indiana Fever are officially staring down the postseason, and Casey and Alex are here to break down what could be waiting on the other side.On this episode of Fever Focus, the guys talk through the injury concerns around Ty Harris and Aliyah Boston, then look at how the playoff picture could shake out depending on the results of tonight’s games. With the Valkyries and Aces

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00:42:08

Pacers Front Office Just Gave Us A LOT to Talk About

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap everything we learned from the Pacers' annual preseason front office press conference with general manager Chad Buchanan and assistant general manager Ted Wu.And there was A LOT to discuss.The biggest news surrounds Tyrese Haliburton, who is preparing to return after missing all of last season. What did Buchanan reveal about Haliburton's health heading into training camp? How has his body changed during his time away? And what should Pacers fans expect as

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00:41:34

How These 4 Could Change EVERYTHING for the Pacers

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to put a bow on their Pacers Player Preview Series!Instead of splitting the final two installments into separate episodes, the guys combine them for one loaded finale featuring Obi Toppin, Johnny Furphy, Jay Huff and Ivica Zubac.Four completely different players. Four completely different roles. But each one has a chance to help unlock something important for this Pacers team.The guys begin with Obi Toppin, who returns to an important role off Indiana's bench. How

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00:37:03

James Johnson is BACK! + Should Pacers Sign...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/23

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK, and we've got some big Pacers news to discuss!JAMES JOHNSON IS BACK!After sitting out all of last season, the beloved Pacers veteran is returning to Indiana on an Exhibit 9 deal for training camp.Alex and Facci discuss why bringing JJ back makes so much sense for this group, what his leadership means inside the Pacers locker room and why getting him around the team for training camp and the preseason could be valuable even if Indiana can't immediately carry him

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00:29:54

The Pacers NEED These 3 to Embrace Their Roles...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2026/09/22

Alex Golden and Mike Facci continue their eight-part Pacers Player Preview Series, and this episode features three forwards at completely different stages of their NBA careers: Pascal Siakam, Larry Nance Jr. and Jalen Slawson.The guys begin with Siakam, one of the leaders and most accomplished players on Indiana's roster.At this stage of his career, what can Pascal actually improve? Alex and Facci discuss what Siakam brings every single night, the importance of his leadership and how his role could

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