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Host, Editor and Creator of Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast. Email [email protected] for inquiries
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Jarace Walker spoke with myself and @dustindopirak.bsky.social after his triple double with the Mad Ants today. That's all great, but he had a lot of interesting stuff to say about his new role with the Pacers and how he's handled all that: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3PU...

🏀NEW PODCAST🔥 I went solo on today’s show to recap the Pacers 125-120 heart breaker of a loss. -Siakam returns to All-Star form -A HOT shooting night -Uninspiring defensive effort -End of the 2nd & entire 3rd hurt Pacers -TJ back, Mathurin out -MORE 🔗https://linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Welcome back, Myles Turner! Facci & I discuss the Pacers big win! 🏀Turner shines in return 🏀50 point 2nd quarter 🏀Nemb-hell shuts down Morant 🏀Benn’s offense ignites off bench 🏀Haliburton drops 22/9 🏀Aaron has good showing 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Hey 👋 Pacers fans! James Boyd joined Facci & I on last nights episode. Here’s what we discussed: •Mathurin vs. Nesmith •Will playoff results impact roster moves? •Tyrese’s up & down season •Caitlin Clark & Indiana Fever 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

I was joined by David Cole to discuss the most intriguing storylines for the rest of the season! The guys dive into Haliburton, Turner, Mathurin, Nesmith, Defense, Rebounding, Injuries, Opponents Success against the Pacers and MORE! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan, stopped by the show to discuss: -Pacers play through 1st 53 games -Biggest weakness of this team -Adding a 3rd big? -Starting Lineup Change -Tyrese’s season -Importance of Nembhard -T. Bryant Addition -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Pacers lose 128-115 to the Knicks…what went wrong? Facci and I discuss. -No answer for KAT -3PT shooting woes -Starting Lineup changes -Myles injury update -Obi’s struggles of late -Nesmith offensive misery -Play Ben Sheppard More 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Facci & I answer pt 1 of the mailbag & discuss Jahlil Okafor signing a 10-day, Alex Len not coming to IND. -Preferred playoff matchups -Turner’s next contract -Can Pacers win title w/ continuity? -Biggest surprise & disappointment -Whos improved most -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Facci and I joined to discuss the NBA Trade Deadline: -Pacers trade Wiseman to TOR -Obi and Myles retained -Was this a good decision by Indiana? -Winners & Losers of the Trade Deadline -Lakers and Pacers flexed to ESPN 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Made a twitter thread of all the NBA trades that have taken place since the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis deal if you’d like one place for all the deals. x.com/alexgoldennb...

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 The GREAT @keithsmithnba.bsky.social joins to discuss: -Luka & AD Blockbuster -What’s next for Bucks? -Fox, LaVine, Bulls deal -Cam Johnson Best Fit -Jimmy Butler Saga -Latest on Pacers: Turner & Toppin -Buyers at Deadline -Under The Radar Targets 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 The GREAT @keithsmithnba.bsky.social joins to discuss: -Luka & AD Blockbuster -What’s next for Bucks? -Fox, LaVine, Bulls deal -Cam Johnson Best Fit -Jimmy Butler Saga -Latest on Pacers: Turner & Toppin -Buyers at Deadline -Under The Radar Targets 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

My thoughts on the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade:

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 On today’s show Facci & I discuss: -Turner’s Future Being Unknown -Could IND really trade him at the deadline? -The Pros and Cons to extending Turner -If traded, what’s that deal look like? -6 Trade Ideas: 2, 3 & 4 team deals! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Facci and I finish our Trade Ideas podcast: -Jarace Walker’s role -Jarace Walker’s ceiling -Consolidation Trades? -Middleton on the block? -Would ATL sell high on Hunter? -Cam Johnson make any sense? 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 Went solo again today to discuss the Pacers 136-98 victory! What a BIG TIME victory after Thursday. Tyrese put on a show in the 3rd, Siakam was great, Nembhard with another masterclass, good Turner minutes & better bench play! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🚨 NEW PODCAST🚨 Now before you’re instantly triggered, Facci and I do this exercise every season. We share our Top 10 trade targets for the Pacers at the Deadline. On this episode, you’ll hear our 6-10 players revealed. Tomorrow, you’ll hear 1-5. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 @tonyreast.bsky.social is back for Pt. 2: -Can this roster win a title? -2025 1st round pick options -New Contract for Myles:💰& years -Backup Big(s) longterm? -Internal Improvements -Obi’s contract & future -Sustaining great play -Mad Ants -MORE 🔗https://linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 @tonyreast.bsky.social joins Facci & I to discuss: •Pacers trip to Paris! •Was loss to CHA turning point? •Ty’s improved defense •Siakam’s All Star Case •Nembhard’s Impact •Mathurin’s Growth •Nesmith’s Return •Trade Deadline Expectations 🔗linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 Went solo today to discuss the Pacers 115-102 victory behind a strong bench performance and Siakam’s 2nd half surge. Later, I share my thoughts on what the Pacers rotation looked like with everyone healthy (sans Jackson/Wiseman). 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥New Episode🔥 @_Facci and I discuss the game: -Mathurin’s Ejection & Play -Mitchell & Garland too much -Zone Defense Problems -Siakam’s 1st half…where’d he go in 2nd half? -Pacers lose aggression stats (REB & TO) -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Tyrese Haliburton will not play tonight. Rick Carlisle said it is a mild strain of his left groin, NOT his hamstring. Tyrese will be day-to-day moving forward. Good news for the Pacers All-NBA point guard.

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 @FeartheFroPod stopped by to talk with @_Facci and I about: •IND vs CLE in G1 •How many Cavs make All-Star •should Siakam be an All-Star • Mathurin’s future & fit •Celtics or Cavs more scary? •Toppin’s Trade Interest •MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Pacers snap Cavs 12 game winning streak, extending their own winning streak to 6! Facci & I discuss: -Ty’s injury -Nembhard in the 4th -Indy’s dominant 2nd half -Jarace best game of the season -Bryant’s impact -TJ’s importance -MORE 🔗linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥New Podcast🔥 Facci & I discuss: •Buddy Returns! •Need For a 3rd Center? •Game Preview vs. GSW •James Johnson contact guaranteed •Steph avg 40p in Gainbridge last 2 games •Importance of winning before miniseries w/ CLE 🔗https://linktr.ee/settingthepace 🔥RTs Appreciated🔥

Pacers defense looks good early on! Really active on that end. Rick Carlisle said the Pacers need to “dominate the simple”. They’re doing that defensively tonight with active hands, good communication and forcing tough looks.

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Facci and I dive into how a Jimmy Butler changes the landscape of the league! •Could MIL make a big splash? •Should IND inquire? •What do deals look like for IND/MIL? •West teams to make a trade? •HOU, PHX, DEN, MEM, GS deals 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Mathurin shines in Pacers win over the Nets! Did Facci break the curse? •Benn Cooks in Brooklyn •Another Good Night for Ty •Myles w/ Another Defensive Showing •Siakam Steady Again •WWE Raw on Netflix •Cam Johnson Rumors 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPIOSDE🔥 Fun new segment we debuted on our latest episode: True or False? I came up with 6 statements about the Pacers. Facci & I discussed if the statement was TRUE or FALSE. Topics: Turner, Nesmith, Siakam, Haliburton, Playoffs & Ceiling 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 Facci and I discuss: 🔵Welcome back, Tyrese 🟡Nembhard’s near triple double 🔵Shep’s clutch shot making 🟡Siakam’s solid night 🔵Jarace’s 1st half 🟡Mathurin’s 2nd half heater 🔵Throw it down, Thomas Bryant! 🟡MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 The Pacers give the Kings their 4th straight loss, as boo birds hum through the arena after a Tyrese Haliburton made layup gave Indy a 25 point lead. Meanwhile, Indiana picks up its 4th straight win behind a great team effort! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Just wanted to share on here that Baby Fletcher Theodore was born on 12-17-2024! Got to watch our first Pacers game together with a victory over the Suns and an Obi Toppin Eastbay dunk.

Watching Pacers-Pelicans at the hospital. Baby boy should be here in the next 24 hours!

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 Tyler Smith joins me to discuss: 🔥Pacers trading for Thomas Bryant 🔥Haliburton’s BIG Night 🔥Obi’s Top(pi)notch Performance 🔥Steady Siakam is BACK 🔥Solid Defense from Benn 🔥Nembhard’s Impact 🔥WE STAN TJ MCCONNELL 🔥MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

That foul there on Jarace, was a perfect example of how @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social talked about Jarace playing defense with his hands.

The Pacers playing basketball like the Pacers of old. Moving the ball and getting up and down the court much faster and establishing a great pace.

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 With the Pacers underwhelming start to the season, if a turnaround doesn’t take place before the Trade Deadline, they could be more active than anticipated to make a deal. Who are the Top 5 most likely to be traded?Facci & I discuss: 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

4 days of no Pacers basketball was exactly what I needed. This break has been so nice. Will be really interested to see how they play after a few days of practice and much needed rest.

The Great @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social is back for Pt. 2 of our State of the Pacers Podcast: 🔵Relying on Internal Growth 🟡Furphy’s Fit 🔵What Indy misses w/ I Jax out 🟡Myles up & down rebounding 🔵Players tuning out coaches? 🟡Leadership & Bad Body Language 🔵MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social stopped by to discuss: •Pacers biggest problems •Inability to replicate last year’s pace •Nembhard’s return •Ty’s home/road splits •Struggles w/ Benn & Ty •Missing Nesmith •Clash of styles w/ Pascal & Ty? •Jarace’s Play 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 Facci and I are back to discuss: 🔵Moses Brown Waived 🟡Locker Room Changes 🔵Shaking Up The Roster? 🟡How Much is Coaching to Blame? 🔵Reestablishing the Culture 🟡Finding their Identity 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 Facci and I are back to discuss: 🔵Moses Brown Waived 🟡Locker Room Changes 🔵Shaking Up The Roster? 🟡How Much is Coaching to Blame? 🔵Reestablishing the Culture 🟡Finding their Identity 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

The WORST loss of the season. After some promising play in Chicago on Friday, Indiana falls to a new rock bottom as they get the outplayed and outperformed by the Charlotte Hornets. Putrid effort from IND…once again. Hope you’ll tune in! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Tyrese Haliburton: “We haven’t won a road game in over a month..I think it’s testing us now. I can’t really give u a ton of positives..there’s got to be a sense of urgency..I think we’ve got a lot of growing up to do..There r times like now where the league can bury u or u dig urself out of a hole.”

🔥MAILBAG PODCAST🔥 @derekschultz.bsky.social joins the pod again for the Mailbag! 🔵Why Indy can’t replicate last years offense 🟡Are issues player/hustle or coach? 🔵Did this group peak last season? 🟡Has Rick lost locker room? 🔵Inconsistencies w/ Jarace 🟡MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace