Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In segment 1, Alex shares his Top 5 GAME WINNERS in Pacers history with the television/radio broadcast of the play! Then, Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog, CLNS Media, and the podcast host of You Got Boston Podcast, joins to preview the Boston Celtics upcoming season, as they look to defend their championship. At the end of the show, Noa takes on Alex AND Facci for a fun crossover draft of players who played for both the Pacers and the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On June 2nd, 2022, Alex Golden and Michael Facci interviewed Pacers guard, Lance Stephenson! This was a super fun episode and it came after his final season with the blue and gold... Episode Notes: Lance relives the East Playoff runs back in the early 2010s, his departure from Indy to Charlotte, why he shot the layup at the end of the game against the Raptors when he rejoined in 2016, playing alongside PG and David West, an iconic Larry Bird story, what it was like playing for Michael Jordan, Rick Carlisle's offense, the impact that Frank Vogel had on him, his favorite moments and plays as a Pacer and so much more! If you enjoyed this podcast, give us a 5-star rating and review and share the episode with your friends and family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Facci welcome on Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote to discuss the Pacers upcoming season and lessons we learned from last year! In today's episode, we discuss Tyrese Haliburton at length, whether or not Nembhard is the right long term fit next to Tyrese in the backcourt, Indiana's latest acquisition: Cole Swider, filling out the 2-way spots with Freeman, Newton and Q. Jackson, Kendall Brown's future with the team, Oscar Tshiebwe not likely to return to the roster with all 18 spots occupied and lastly, the draft pick of Johnny Furphy and what he showed in Summer League! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Facci go back and forth sharing what they want to see from the Pacers over the final 7 games of April and how these things can impact the team in the postseason. They also closeout the show explaining why Jarace Walker should be getting the 9th man minutes moving forward for the rest of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Facci are back to recap the Pacers 109-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, putting an end to their 5 game winning streak! The guys discuss the incredible defensive performance, the star performances they got from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton...another outstanding showing from T.J. McConnell off the bench and Aaron Nesmith's efforts on both ends of the floor. They close out the show with shout outs to Myles Turner and Chris Denari. Big time win for the Pacers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden is joined once again by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote, to discuss more in-depth about the Pacers. (Episode was recorded before Wednesday's game against the Bulls). The two spend time talking about how the Pacers have played without Bennedict Mathurin, the Jalen Smith vs. Isaiah Jackson debate for who makes the most sense to play the backup 5 moving forward, what Obi Toppin has brought to this team after changing his role midway through the season and the importance of T.J. McConnell. Then, the two have an Easter Draft Special...instead of Easter Candy, the two have a Bunny/Rabbit/Hare Draft! There are waaaay more fictional bunny characters than you realize, Alex and Caitlin draft their starting 5! If you are in attendance for the Pacers-Lakers game on Friday please stop by section 106 and say hey to Alex, but most importantly, stop by section 17 on the Main Level and visit the Key Bank Guest Chef location to try Smokin' Barrel BBQ's LOADED SPUDS and BRISKET or PULLED PORK TACOS!!!! Pitmaster Mike and his lovely wife CJ are top notch folks! Let them know you heard about their food on Setting The Pace! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden is reunited with Facci for a postgame recap show of the Pacers pitiful loss to Chicago, 125-99. The guys not only talk about this game, but look at bigger picture stuff for the remainder of the season. In segment 1, the guys debate whether this loss was strictly because of it being the 5th game in 8 nights or if there was something more that led into it. They also discuss whether or not there should be concerns with Nesmith after his up and down play since returning from the injury he suffered in Toronto pre All-Star Break. In segment 2, Alex and Facci discuss Jalen Smith's recent slump and how I Jax has handled the backup 5 minutes when getting the nod...is there any chance Stix loses his backup 5 spot? Lastly, the guys discuss what the Pacers should be doing with Jarace's rotation minutes moving forward after an impressive performance against the Clippers. FOLLOW. SUBSCRIBE. RATE. COMMENT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden is joined by Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote, to discuss all things Pacers. The two discuss the emergence of Pascal Siakam over the last handful of games, an improved Haliburton and how he was able to find his shot against LAC and GSW. They also talk about the Pacers failures and successes at zone, the biggest takeaways from Jarace and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden is joined by JMV, radio host of the Ride with JMV on 107.5 The Fan to recap the Pacers 133-116 over the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys discuss how impressive Siakam was this game and has been the last few games. Then they discuss what an amazing showing the Pacers got from Jarace Walker and what this could mean for the rest of his playing time this season. The guys also discuss Turner (specifically in the 2nd half), Tyrese going off from distance and his comeback from the injury, the importance of T.J. McConnell and more! To closeout the show, the guys spend a few minutes talking collegiate hoops in the state of Indiana for both the men's and the women's Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden is joined by former Area 55 member, Gentry Hudson, to recap the Pacers-Lakers game that had a lot of talking points. The guys discuss what they saw in this game, how poor of a whistle Indiana got and what other struggles they saw from this group that kept them from pulling out a W after leading early on. To close the show out, Gentry shares his Top 5 "Legacy" Pacers and explains why Feisty Foster is so beloved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices