In Part 1 of the Season Report Card series, Brad and Ryan hand out their grades to the Guards for the 2023-2024 Indiana Pacers season. In this episode they cover the likes of Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Ben Sheppard, and TJ McConnell. They dive into the good, the bad, the grades, and what we can expect to see from this group going into next season.
Jun 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 16
In this episode Brad and Ryan take a look at what went wrong for the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals as their 2023-2024 season now comes to an end. They give credit where credit is due to the Boston Celtics and look ahead to what the Pacers can carry forward from their surprising playoff run. They round out the episode with a preview of what’s to come from The Pacers Post Up this offseason.
Jun 03, 2024•39 min•Ep. 15
In this episode Brad and Ryan celebrate a historic Game 7 victory by the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. They look back on the greatest offensive performance in playoff history and discuss just how this team was able to ascend to the Eastern Conference Finals this season. They touch on a very biased broadcast from ESPN and what it is going to take to earn a Finals bid in the upcoming series against the Boston Celtics.
May 21, 2024•37 min•Ep. 14
In this episode Brad and Ryan dive into the first 4 games of the Hicks vs. Knicks Eastern Conference Semifinal. They breakdown why injuries and officiating have been such a hot topic and what we might expect to see as the series now returns to Madison Square Garden. They discuss the adjustments made by Head Coach Rick Carlisle, most notably the Jalen Brunson coverage by Aaron NeSmith, and round out the conversation with their thoughts on a critical Game 5 this Tuesday night in New York.
May 14, 2024•37 min•Ep. 13
In this episode Brad and Ryan react to a phenomenal bounce-back win by the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 Tuesday night. They give Pascal Siakam his flowers as he continues his historic play through the first 2 games of the series. They discuss the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo and what adjustments we might see as the Pacers return to the home court Friday night in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Apr 25, 2024•29 min•Ep. 12
In this episode Brad and Ryan recap the Pacers embarrassing Game 1 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday night. They give credit where credit is due to Doc Rivers, Damian Lillard, and a veteran Bucks team that looked like they were ready for the moment. They preview the opportunity ahead on Tuesday night and what the Blue and Gold must do to get back on track in Game 2.
Apr 22, 2024•29 min•Ep. 11
In this episode Brad and Ryan cover the Indiana Pacers return to playoff basketball as they snap a 4-year post-season drought by securing the 6th overall seed in the Eastern Conference. They take a look back at the Pacers recent playoff history and preview a juicy first-round matchup against the 3rd seed Milwaukee Bucks.
Apr 18, 2024•39 min•Ep. 10
In this episode Brad and Ryan recap the biggest game of the season this past Sunday against the Miami Heat, as well as how the Pacers avoided losing a trap game in Toronto just two days later. They dive into the play of TJ McConnell, who Myles Turner recently dubbed ‘The’ White Boy in the NBA, and give Obi Toppin some props on his stellar play this season. They round out the conversation previewing a critical matchup in Cleveland on Friday and where things might fall with regard to playoff match...
Apr 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Brad and Ryan recap the final West Coast road trip of the season as the Pacers made their way through California. Ryan kicks off with some commentary on March Madness and a message for NBA critics. They dive into the recent stellar play of Pascal Siakam and how Tyrese Haliburton appears to have broken out of his slump. They also give a nod to the often polarizing and under appreciated Myles Turner, the new franchise leader in blocked shots.
Mar 27, 2024•54 min•Ep. 8
In this episode Brad and Ryan take a deep dive into Haliburton's recent on-court struggles. Starting with his time on the FIBA World Cup team this summer, they cover the All-Star’s play through the In-Season Tournament run, recovering from a hamstring injury, a jam-packed All-Star Break, roster shake-ups, and the $40mm incentive to figure things out ASAP. While no one really has the answer, Brad and Ryan make the case for why a slump in play should not be that big of a surprise and why Pacers fa...
Mar 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 7
In this episode Brad and Ryan react to the recent ‘Woj Bomb’ regarding Bennedict Mathurin and his season ending shoulder injury. They take a look back at league precedent on labrum injuries and the local tie to former Indianapolis Colts Quarterback, Andrew Luck. Ryan breaks down Mathurin’s sophomore campaign by the numbers and they look ahead to the future of the Indiana Pacers starting 2 guard position, as well as how things might shake out in the rotation as the Pacers enter the final stretch ...
Mar 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 6
In this episode Brad and Ryan breakdown the Pacers 3-3 return from the NBA All-Star break and discuss what the team needs to do in the final 20 games to avoid a playoff let down. They dive into the current offensive woes and preview potential lineup changes that could elevate Pacers rookie Ben Sheppard. Ryan highlights the team’s ongoing difficulties limiting opposing superstars and wraps up with an incredible stat connecting Lebron James and a former Pacers 1st round draft pick.
Mar 07, 2024•58 min•Ep. 5
In this episode Brad and Ryan recap NBA All-Star Indy 2024. They highlight the winners and losers from the week that was and discuss what the NBA can do to restore some competitiveness to the All-Star fesitivies. They preview the final 26 games of the Pacers season and where the Eastern Conference is currently shaping up. Stick around for the final segment to hear Ryan tease some betting lines and end of season wagers that might be worth taking a flier on.
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4
In this episode Brad and Ryan break down the Indiana Pacers activity at the NBA trade deadline. They discuss the move that sent Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers and ultimately brought back Doug McDermott for a 2nd stint with the blue and gold. They also preview the NBA All-Star game returning to Indianapolis for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3
In this episode Brad and Ryan recap the biggest trade of the 2023-2024 NBA season thus far: Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers. They cover the details of the trade, Siakam’s fit on the current Pacers roster, and what this means for the rest of the 2024 season and beyond.
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 2
In this episode Brad and Ryan discuss the Indiana Pacers run through the NBA’s inaugural In Season Tournament, the rise of star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, and the overall fan experience in Las Vegas. They take a deep dive into the Pacers wins against the Boston Celtics in the knockout round and the Milwaukee Bucks in the semi-finals, and breakdown what went wrong against the Los Angeles Lakers in the battle for the first ever NBA cup.
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1
