On today's episode, Jake and Sam remember the great Kobe Bryant as he was tragically killed in a helicopter accident. Then the guys recap the Pacers road trip, West Coast McDermott, and Sabonis' case for making the All-Star game.

Jake and Sam are back with another Pacers episode and today's a loaded show! Today, the guys recap the Pacers' prior four games vs the Bulls, 76ers, and Timberwolves (x2). They also talk about their thoughts on the team as the Pacers have hit the midway point in the season. To finish the show, Jake and Sam talk about the west coast road trip the Pacers are about to head on, five games in eight nights, the guys give their thoughts on each game, and how they think the Pacers will do as they head West.

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On today's Pacers show Jake and Sam recap the Indiana Pacers last few games, why they have been on a bit of a slide recently. The second half of the show is everything Victor Oladipo. Finally got word his first game back will be January 29th vs the Chicago Bulls, so Jake and Sam talk about if he should start or come off the bench, and how the rotation should look when Oladipo returns. 

The other day Chris Ballard held his annual end-of-season press conference for the local media. Jake and Sam were able to watch the press conference and discussed their thoughts on what Ballard talked about during the conference. 

QB situation

Ballard might bring in more veterans?

A lot of defense talk

The Colts' 2019 regular-season finale was a summation of the entire season: strong start, slow second-half, and terrible ending. The Colts had a 20-16 lead going into halftime but were out-scored 22-0 in the second half as the Colts lost 38-20. Indianapolis finished the season at 7-9 and now has the 13th overall pick in the 2020 draft.  Jake and Sam recap the Colts finale as well as:

Recapping the 2019 season

Placing blame on the coaching staff for the terrible play to end the season

This defense needs time to grow

The Indiana Pacers just finished the toughest part of their schedule, four of six versus Eastern Conference playoff teams. Jake and Sam have a loaded show today with breaking news, All-Star debate, recap recent games and how the Pacers stand in the Eastern Conference.  Also, listen to find out where the title of the show comes from, you'll enjoy it.

Victor Oladipo return

Who on the Pacers should make the All-Star Game

Our Eastern Conference All-Star ballot

Recapping the last six games

After a four-game losing streak, the Colts returned home having been eliminated from the playoffs and nothing to play for. To their credit, they came out and played well and beat the lowly Carolina Panthers 38-6, thanks to Nyhiem Hines' two punt return touchdowns, and the defense forcing three Will Grier interceptions. Jake and Sam recap the game as well as:

Colts-Jags "preview"

Why Hines should receive a larger role in the offense in 2020

Should Frank Reich let Offensive Coordinator Nick Sirianni call plays Sunday?

After an embarrassing loss on Monday Night football to the New Orleans Saints, the Indianapolis Colts fall to 6-8 and are officially eliminated from the playoffs. Jake and Sam don't mince words in their game recap after what was a terrible effort from the Indianapolis Colts in a dire game they had to win. The guys talk about:

Hilton deserves his respect for gutting it out in a meaningless game

Where to place blame

Whose fault is it for the offensive play-calling, Jacoby Brissett or Frank Reich? 

The Indiana Pacers picked up to big wins over the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers since the last time we were with you guys. On today's show Jake and Sam are recording right after the big Lakers win and talk about a few different Pacers topics:

Big wins over Boston and Los Angeles

Myles Turner has been playing better as of the past few games

Bench unit has carried the Pacers

The brutal schedule to finish the month of December

The Indianapolis Colts might be 6-7, and the season seems over, but there are still three games left and they're still in the playoff chase. It doesn't get any easier this week as they head the New Orleans to face the Saints. Jake and Sam discuss the Monday Night matchup.

Can the Colts stay with the run game?

How will they defend the Saints pass offense?

Predictions

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