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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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  • #1655
    Today · 31 min

    Justin Termine on the Pacers' Biggest Concerns, Haliburton's Health & the Eastern Conference

    The Indiana Pacers have plenty of questions to answer early in the season, and we've got a special guest joining the show to help make sense of it all! Alex Golden welcomes Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio and the Termine Crashes Out Podcast, for an extensive conversation about the Pacers, their biggest concerns and three intriguing teams in the Eastern Conference. HOW CONCERNING IS TYRESE HALIBURTON'S HEALTH? The guys begin with a lengthy discussion about Haliburton's

  • #1654
    Yesterday · 27 min

    Pacers Fall 114-102 to Nuggets: A Tale of Two Halves in Mexico City

    The Indiana Pacers' trip to Mexico City ends in disappointment as they fall 114-102 to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Alex Golden is flying solo on today's episode of Setting The Pace to break it all down! A TALE OF TWO HALVES! Indiana struggled mightily in the opening half, failing to generate consistent offense, knock down shots or match the level of intensity needed to compete against a talented Denver team. The Pacers dug themselves into a hole, and despite showing more fight af

  • #1653
    Saturday · 30 min

    Good Morning Indiana Ep. 3: Jeremiah Johnson & Boom Head Coach Bryce Taylor Join + Pacers Weekly Headlines and Fan of the Week!

    GOOD MORNING, INDIANA! ☀️🏀 It's SATURDAY, and that means another episode of Good Morning Indiana, your weekly destination for Indiana Pacers basketball, Noblesville Boom coverage, special guests and stories from the fans who make Pacers Nation so special! Alex Golden is back for Episode 3, and we've got another fantastic lineup featuring Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers TV, Brad and Ryan Knight of Pacers Post Up, Noblesville Boom head coach Bryce Taylor and our Fan of the Week, Marc! 🏀 PACERS SUP

  • #1652
    Friday · 43 min

    Braden Smith's Potential, Sheppard Trade Talk, Quenton Jackson Rising & Zubac's Fit

    The Indiana Pacers have some BIG questions to answer about their rotation, and Alex Golden is joined by Kyle Taylor of iPacers to discuss several of the most intriguing storylines surrounding this team! From Braden Smith's potential to Ben Sheppard's future, the struggles of Jarace Walker and Kelly Oubre Jr., and Ivica Zubac's fit in Indiana's system, there's plenty to dive into! ARE WE BELIEVERS IN BRADEN SMITH? After an impressive showing in his first NBA start, the former Purdue standout h

  • #1651
    Thursday · 44 min

    Pacers Beat Grizzlies 107-103! Breaking Down All 12 Players in Much-Needed Win

    THE INDIANA PACERS ARE BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap Indiana's 107-103 road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving Pacers fans a much-needed reason to celebrate! After a difficult stretch filled with injuries, frustrating losses and inconsistent performances, Indiana found a way to grind out a victory on the road. And today, we're talking about EVERYONE! ALL 12 PACERS GET THEIR MOMENT! Alex and Facci go player

  • #1649
    Wednesday · 58 min

    Zubac RETURNING?! Ranking the Two-Way Players + Should We Be Worried About the Pacers' 2-6 Start?

    Alex Golden is BACK in the saddle after a day off, and there's plenty to discuss surrounding the Indiana Pacers! David Cole of the Pacers Group Chat joins the show to break down the latest injury news, preview Indiana's upcoming three-game road trip, evaluate the team's disappointing 2-6 start and take a deep dive into the future of the Pacers' two-way players. IS IVICA ZUBAC FINALLY GETTING CLOSER TO A RETURN? The guys kick things off with the latest Pacers injury report, including the encou

  • #1647
    Tuesday · 37 min

    Braden Smith Shines in First NBA Start! Pacers Fall 108-104 to Hawks With Just 6 Players

    SIX PLAYERS. ELEVEN GUYS OUT. ONE HECK OF AN EFFORT. The Indiana Pacers fell 108-104 to the Atlanta Hawks, but this was anything but your typical loss. Mike Facci is joined by Isaac Riley of Pacers Beyond The Buzzer to recap one of the most unusual and inspiring performances we've seen from Indiana in quite some time. With ELEVEN players unavailable, the Pacers were forced to play just SIX guys — three on standard NBA contracts and three on two-way deals. And somehow, they nearly pulled off

  • #1646
    November 2 · 39 min

    Pacers Fall 98-90 to Nets: Backup Center Struggles, Oubre Benched & An Honest Nesmith Conversation

    The Indiana Pacers' offensive struggles continued Sunday night as they fell 98-90 to the Brooklyn Nets, and Alex Golden and Mike Facci have plenty to discuss following another frustrating loss. Despite keeping Brooklyn under 100 points, Indiana couldn't generate enough offense to come away with the victory. THE BACKUP CENTER PROBLEM Alex and Facci begin by taking a closer look at the lack of production from the Pacers' backup center position. Why has Indiana struggled to get consistent contr

  • #1643
    October 31 · 41 min

    Good Morning Indiana Ep. 2 | Rienk Mast Joins, Behind the Scenes of Pacers-76ers & 3 Headlines!

    GOOD MORNING, INDIANA! ☀️🏀 Welcome back to Good Morning Indiana, your new Saturday tradition for Indiana Pacers basketball, Noblesville Boom coverage, behind-the-scenes access and stories from the fans who make basketball in Indiana so special! Alex Golden is back with another jam-packed episode featuring familiar faces, special guests and some awesome moments from around Gainbridge Fieldhouse! 🏟️ INSIDE GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE — ALEX GOLDEN Alex kicks things off by taking you inside Gainbrid

  • #1644
    October 31 · 34 min

    Pacers Get Torched by Heat 145-125! Nembhard & Jackson Shine...Defense Nonexistent

    Alex Golden is joined by Amir Motameni to recap Indiana's frustrating 145-125 loss to the Miami Heat, a game that started with plenty of promise before quickly getting away from the Pacers. WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THAT FIRST QUARTER?! Indiana came out firing, scoring 42 points in the opening period and taking a 42-36 lead into the second quarter. Unfortunately, the Pacers couldn't maintain that momentum, as Miami took control of the game and Indiana struggled to find answers on either end of the

  • #1641
    October 30 · 41 min

    Could One of These Free Agents SAVE the Pacers' Injury-Riddled Roster?

    The Indiana Pacers are running out of healthy bodies, and it might be time to look outside the organization for some help! Alex Golden is joined by Jack Brown of All Pacers (the best Pacers Instagram account on the planet!) to discuss SIX potential free agent targets who could help Indiana navigate its growing injury problems. With Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss multiple weeks, T.J. McConnell still sidelined, Ben Sheppard out for months and injuries creating questions throughout the roster

  • #1640
    October 29 · 52 min

    Pacers Injury Crisis: Haliburton Out Weeks, Sheppard Out Months + 76ers Loss

    The Indiana Pacers can't catch a break. Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap Indiana's 114-109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but the biggest story surrounding this team goes well beyond another frustrating defeat. THE INJURY NEWS JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE. After making his long-awaited return to the court this season, Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks with a mild left hamstring strain. Meanwhile, T.J. McConnell continues to work his way back from his o

  • #1638
    October 28 · 26 min

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Pacers Week 1 Review (2-2 Start, Injuries & Early Takeaways)

    Four games down, 78 to go! Alex Golden is flying solo on today's episode of Setting The Pace to take a closer look at the Indiana Pacers' first week of the 2026-27 NBA season! After splitting their first four games, the Pacers sit at 2-2, with plenty of reasons for optimism, some frustrating performances and an injury report that just keeps getting longer. It's time for THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY! THE GOOD 🟢 Tyrese Haliburton is back, Pascal Siakam continues to deliver, and Indiana has a

  • #1637
    October 27 · 30 min

    Pacers Blow 11-Point Halftime Lead, Fall to Bucks 110-102 as Myles Turner Delivers

    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Despite a strong first half, Indiana struggled to maintain its offensive rhythm after the break. The Pacers repeatedly tried to make runs and reclaim momentum, but every time they got close, Milwaukee had an answer. The fourth quarter was particularly brutal, as Indiana couldn't generate enough offense to complete the comeback. AND OF COURSE… MYLES TURNER. The former Pacers center r

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