Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK to recap another Pacers poor performance...could it get any worse? Unfortunately the answer is yes. Who would have thought that playing hard would be a problem? This Pacers team flat out stinks and the guys dive into why that is. Yes, it is 98% a Haliburton problem...but there are other factors to the poor play and the guys get into it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer about 6-7 mailbag questions for today's episode of Setting The Pace! 1). Beeg Luka Part 1 - With the number of injured players growing, do you expect the Pacers to begin trying out guys on 10 day contracts?  Part 2 - With the team having at least 4 players out for two weeks or more, do they qualify for the hardship exception to go above 15 men on the roster? (Rooster asked a similar question) 2). Garrett from Buffalo! Bills Mafia baby!  Why do you think our...

On today's podcast, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers falling short to the Raptors after a valiant effort in the 4th quarter to cut a double digit lead to 7. Questions of the Pacers decision to start Enrique Freeman, not playing the Top 5 available players more minutes, Haliburton's continued struggles offensively, McConnell's insane plus-minus numbers, Mathurin's 4th quarter burst, trying to not overreact with so many injuries, Indiana finally signing a backup center and why it was a mistake...

Alex Golden is joined by Carson Stafford and David Cole to recap the Pacers 119-110 victory over the Miami Heat, behind the amazing play of Myles Turner. Bennedict Mathurin was a force on the glass once again, Pascal Siakam shot an amazing 9-11 and Tyrese Haliburton came up big in the 4th with 2 dagger 3s and a key block. The guys breakdown the game in-depth, recall some comments made during the postgame press conference and give out player awards to wrap up the show. Learn more about your ad...

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci recap Indiana's putrid effort against the Miami Heat in 124-111 loss. The guys discuss why this Pacers team has an identity problem, the concerns they have with this group compared to last, what fans are saying about the Pacers inabilities to win games and get over .500, as well who needs to be held accountable for their level of effort. The guys also applaud the bench and their effort after Carlisle benched the starters, Quenton...

Alex Golden is joined by the #1 Play-By-Play voice of the WNBA, the sideline reporter/host for Pacers Radio and reporter for Fan Duel Sports Network, Pat Boylan! The guys talk all things NBA Cup, how magical the run was for Indiana last year, whether or not this group can replicate it this season, can Indiana use the NBA Cup to spearhead a winning streak and break free from this .500 level of play, how special it was for Tyrese last year to have his coming out party, could Benn Mathurin have...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 94-90 loss to the Orlando Magic. Rebounding, defense and shot making all a problem for the Pacers in Wednesday's game. The guys dive into Haliburton's poor first half performance and why the Magic are such a difficult matchup for him, Mathurin's late game heroics, Siakam's solid play early on but disappearing act in the 4th quarter, REBOUNDING woes, inability to score in different stretches of the game, Johnny Furphy's first points, Indiana's bench...

Keith Smith of Spotrac and The Front Office Show joins Alex and Facci to discuss: Indiana Pacers early season play Pacers struggling with PACE How the team has changed with Siakam Biggest Mistakes teams make Thoughts on Tyrese's up and down season Nembhard's mediocre start, his fit moving forward Injuries across the league Impact injury has on trades Pacers trading for a center Cleveland's HOT start Should the Bucks BLOW IT UP? New York's New Look Squad Orlando without...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Derek Schultz to discuss: Haliburton and Mathurin being the future of the backcourt How Haliburton handles his injuries moving forward What are realistic expectation for Tyrese from fans? Nesmith and Nembhard injuries, opportunities for Walker and Sheppard Siakam's sensational start: Importance of a Veteran Myles being the only true center a cause for concern with how many minutes he'll play? Importance of Myles being a 10 rebound per game...

WOW! Alex and Facci are BACK to recap the Pacers 132-121 victory over the Knicks, thanks to the "breathtaking" play of Bennedict Mathurin, who scored a career high 38 points. The guys also discuss the amazing game of Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner strong 4th quarter, the play of the Pacers bench despite so many injuries, the difficulty this matchup presents for Pascal Siakam and more! At the end of the show, the guys go in-depth on the latest Pacers injury updates to Nesmith, Nembhard and...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci welcome you into another episode here of your go-to Pacers Podcast, Setting The Pace! On today's show, the guys dive into the pros and cons of continuing to start Bennedict Mathurin when everyone returns from injury. The guys then debate which player should move to the bench if the Pacers elect to continue starting Mathurin, and why the select that player. The guys also discuss once Nesmith is healthy if Indiana should expand their rotation to a 10-man rotation, or...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap the Pacers big win over the Orlando Magic to push their record to 4-4! The guys discuss Mathurin's continued great play, Haliburton's Heroics in the clutch, Jarace Walker's career night and how the team pulled out a victory despite the Magic scoring in the paint with ease and Indiana fumbling away double figure leads in the 2nd quarter and the 4th quarter. Then, the guys look at the East Standings, discuss whether or not bringing in Javale McGee is...

Alex Golden goes solo to start the show and discusses the latest update on Aaron Nesmith and Isaiah Jackson, provided by coach on 107.5 The Fan. Then, Alex reads the latest NBA News the first week of the season and shares what John Schuman had to say about the Pacers in his weekly Power Rankings article on NBA.com Next, Alex brings on David Cole to discuss the play of the Pacers the first 7-games, Rick Carlisle's lengthy comments on Bennedict Mathurin and how he is holding him to a high...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 3rd win of the season as they takedown the Dallas Mavericks 134-127! The guys discuss Myles Turner's special game, Tyrese Haliburton looking like vintage Haliburton, Siakam's steady game, Mathurin showing up big time in the clutch, Andrew Nembhard returning from injury, the Pacers shooting the ball much better, solid bench play from McConnell and Toppin and Player Awards for the Game are handed out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci dive into Free Agents and Trade Targets the Pacers could look to bring in with injuries to Jackson and Wiseman. The guys go through each player and explain why they do or why they do not like the fit with this team. Minute Markers for Free Agent Candidates and Trade Targets Honorable Mention - 2:50 Free Agent #1 - 3:40, Free Agent #2 - 5:25, Free Agent #3 - 8:30, Free Agent #4 - 11:50 Trade Targets: #1 (Raptors) - 14:55, #2 (Hornets) -...

On today's 1,000th episode of Setting The Pace, the guys open up by reflecting on the ride to their 1,000th episode quickly before diving into the bad loss on Friday night. Alex and Facci highlight the way Indiana closed out quarters, how the Pacers Big 3 got dominated by the Pelicans Big 2...how poorly Myles Turner has played since his great opening night performance against Detroit, Tyrese Haliburton's continued struggles and inability to shake free from his 3PT shooting slump, Mathurin and...

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Chris Denari to look at the Pacers first week of play and share what's been good, what's been bad, and what this team can learn from the games they've played. Chris shares some insight into the Pacers trip to Orlando, why he is a fan of Raising Canes, whether or not Quinn Buckner is ready to let a smothered chicken out anytime soon and what makes Quinn so beloved around the league. Here are the questions we discussed during the...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers massive overtime victory over the Boston Celtics. Bennedict Mathurin erupted off the bench with 30 points and 11 rebounds, Siakam dropped 29 points, and the last 5 for the Pacers in OT to pull away from Boston. Myles Turner didn't play, Nembhard was pulled after just 5-minutes (knee injury confirmed postgame by Carlisle), but the Pacers pulled a tough one out against the Boston Celtics, who were undefeated before tonight's BIG game. Big games from...

On today's show, Alex does a short Pacers vs. Celtics preview to kick off the podcast. Then, Alex plays the clip from 107.5 The Fan, where Rick Carlisle addressed why Mathurin is getting inconsistent minutes and what he needs to do better. Alex then brings on Kevin Bowen from the Wake Up Call with KB and Andy, who interviewed Carlisle about Mathurin's playing time. The guys discuss Carlisle's answer, how Mathurin is coached differently, why the fan base has legit reasons to be upset with the...

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap another heartbreaking Pacers loss. It's only 4 games into the season, but is it time to panic? The guys discuss that, what went wrong in this game, late game execution, weird rotations, boneheaded decisions in crunch time and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, Alex and Facci recap the Pacers 118-114 overtime loss to the depleted 76ers. The guys dive into the final moments of both the 4th quarter and OT and share why they think Indiana failed to pull out a win. Alex points out Pascal's play, Mathurin's benching for Walker in the 2nd quarter, the Pacers rotations, Indy's inability to slow down Eric Gordon and the discrepancy on the glass. Facci highlights the number of missed free throws, how worried he is about the team now that they are...

Alex Golden and Facci recap the Pacers brutal loss to the New York Knicks. They spend the majority of this conversation discuss what's wrong with Tyrese Haliburton and share their thoughts on his struggles. In addition to that, they highlight the players who did play well (Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker), the physicality New York played with and ponder what is going on with Rick Carlisle's rotations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After leaving the Knicks and their fans devastated with a Game 7 victory in The Garden, the Pacers look to steal their joy once again as the Knicks host the blue and gold for their home opener of the season. With all the additions and subtractions New York made in the offseason, Alex Golden was asked to join Knicks Fan TV to preview this highly anticipated game on ESPN. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Setting The Pace! Please leave us a 5 STAR rating and review if you did...Facci will be...

Alex Golden is back with Facci to recap the Pacers victory over the Detroit Pistons! 5 Pacers scored in double figures, Siakam nearly had a triple-double, Haliburton wasn't efficient but hit the dagger and had 5 stocks, Turner went ham in the 3rd quarter, Mathurin reminded Jaden Ivey that he is his worst nightmare and TJ McConnell was productive as per usual. The guys breakdown the game, discuss the good and the bad and what the upcoming game against New York could potentially be like. Learn...