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 w...
Jul 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1212
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 f...
Jul 02, 2025•55 min•Ep. 1211
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!
Jul 01, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1210
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 Moves Exceptions -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 hel...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 1209
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.
Jun 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1208
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 ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1207
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!
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1206
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 exi...
Jun 23, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1205
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!
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1204
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!
Jun 22, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1203
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 th...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1202
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...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1201
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 Gro...
Jun 19, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1200
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!
Jun 18, 2025•54 min•Ep. 1199
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!...
Jun 18, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1198
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 D...
Jun 17, 2025•44 min•Ep. 1197
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 predi...
Jun 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 1196
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 Set...
Jun 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 1194
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 quarter How horrific the officials were in this one Myles Turner's struggles Changes Indiana can make with their defense for Game 5 The lack of production from OKC's big men The best 5 man lineup for OKC and whether or not they will make that change to the starting lineup Is the series OVER for Indiana after failing to win that game?...
Jun 15, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1193
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!
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1192
Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to Preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals: Benn Mathurin and TJ McConnell's big Game 3 Can Benn have another big game? Giving up too early on young players Myles due for a big game SGA vs Nemby Haliburton replicating his Game 3 Performance Expectations from OKC in Game 4 How important Game 4 is for both teams Best place to eat before Game 4 MORE
Jun 13, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1191
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.
Jun 12, 2025•45 min•Ep. 1190
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 Ide...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1189
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 i...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1188
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 o...
Jun 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 1187
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...
Jun 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1186
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.
Jun 08, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1185
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 PROVIDENCE BODY LANGUAGE RUSHING VS PACE J DUB VS. OTHER NUMBER TWOS INDIANA HAS FACED HOW INDIANA CAN BEAT YOU IN A VARIETY OF WAYS TWO KEY STATISTICS OKC LINEUP CHANGE EDGAR ALLEN POE GA...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1184
Alex Golden is joined by Indiana Pacers historian, Mark Montieth, to discuss whether or not Tyrese Haliburton is ALREADY the MOST clutch player in Indiana Pacers History. Mark discusses whether or not Reggie or Tyrese are more clutch, who was the most clutch in the ABA that doesn't get as much notoriety in the 21st century and who are the Mt. Rushmore of Pacers Clutch shooters in franchise history.
Jun 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1183
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are here to recap ANOTHER Tyrese Haliburton game winner in the postseason! The Pacers trailed by 15 in the 4th quarter and committed 19 first half turnovers, but this team never quits. Spearheaded by the tough nosed play of Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers stormed their way back for a thrilling victory over the greatest defense in the NBA. While several players contributed to this incredible comeback, it was Tyrese Haliburton who played Mariano Rivera and closed this one ou...
Jun 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 1182
