Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

The Indiana Fever fall 87-81 to the Connecticut Sun after a terrific effort to come back from multiple deficits in the 2nd half. Aliyah Boston was sensational, Caitlin Clark was drastically better in Game 2 than she was in Game 3, NaLyssa Smith got benched for Temi Fagbenle, Kelsey Mitchell had her moments and Lexie Hull competed hard on both ends of the floor. The Sun's defense was too much for the Fever, and their experience/late game shot making abilities are what lifted them in this one.

Alex Golden is joined once again by Jolee Carroll to discuss the game, the future of the Fever, whether or not the Fever should bring back free agent Kelsey Mitchell (Alex gives an interesting NBA comp of two similar players), what NaLyssa Smith's future might look like, how the league handled all the Caitlin Clark exposure and more! This was a great conversation about the hottest team in the WNBA and there is A LOT to be excited about in the future.

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On July 19th, 2022, THE Face of the Franchise stopped by Setting The Pace for an epic interview that will forever be one of the GREATEST podcasts we have ever done.

Tyrese Haliburton joins Alex and Facci to discuss: the upcoming season, the future of this young core, personal and team expectations this season, food, music, WWE and so much more!

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The guys start off the show giving their Western Conference Standings predictions. Then, the jump over to the East. Facci and Alex both have some lukewarm takes in here that might not be what the consensus is saying...so give us your predictions in the comment section below on X, Facebook, IG or wherever you connect with us the most.

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Alex and Facci welcome on friend of the podcast, Tony East from Locked on Pacers, to preview the upcoming season for the blue and gold. Tony discusses what realistic expectations should be for the Pacers next season; a path for playing time for Jarace Walker; looking ahead to the financial situation the Pacers will be in with all of their recently signed extensions; what he wants to see from Bennedict Mathurin; how confident he is in I Jax as the backup 5; what is one way Tyrese can elevate his game to the next level; Pascal Siakam's fit with this team and what areas of his game needs to improve for this roster and MORE!

Then, the guys end the show drafting a Starting 5 of players who EXCLUSSIVELY played for the Indiana Pacers. Let us know who you think won the draft in this fun exercise.

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Alex Golden is joined by Jolee Carroll to discuss the Indiana Fever's 93-69 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and the Fever struggled from outside, had a hard time preventing the Sun from scoring whenever they wanted and never got into an offensive rhythm. Alex and Jolee recap the game, point out what the Sun did so well, what the Fever needs to improve on for Game 2, what positive things they can takeaway from this game from the Fever, what Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell need to do to be better and how they can incorporate Aliyah Boston in the offense more.

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Former Indiana Pacer - Metta World Peace, joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci to revisit his time on the Pacers, the Malice at the Palace, mental health, playing for Rick Carlisle, winning a title with the Lakers, his latest documentary (Quiet Storm), his favorite teammate and his love for the city of Indianapolis.

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The Indiana Fever are set to take on the Connecticut Sun in a best of 3 playoff series! Alex gets the show started by highlighting the Fever's run to the playoffs this season, all of the incredible accomplishments in Caitlin Clark's rookie season and how these two teams are drastically different. Then WNBA analyst for the Connecticut Sun and for ION, Meghan McKeown stopped by the show to preview the series, discuss the Fever's post Olympic success, give her prediction for the series and highlights the incredible rookie season of Caitlin Clark, despite the intense amount of pressure.

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Good friend of the show, Ti WIndisch from The Gyro Step Podcast Network (GSPN), stops by to discuss whether or not the Pacers and Bucks are considered rivals after their 11 meetings last season. They also dive into a lengthy discussion on what is this version of the Bucks, what is their window, and are people sleeping on Giannis and Dame? This was a great back and forth convo, where Ti has a lot of respect for Indiana and their run to the Eastern Conference Finals and Alex gives Milwaukee a lot of praise for their offseason moves and competitiveness without Giannis in the Playoffs. At the beginning of the show, the guys dive into some WNBA talk, specifically Ti's admiration of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Ti reveals that he is a BIG FAN of the Indiana Fever and what they're building. In addition to that, we close out the show, as per usual, with another Pacers and Bucks crossover draft.

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In segment 1, Alex discusses what Rick Carlisle said on the radio about Jarace Walker and what the next year could look like for him. Then, Alex discusses how the Pacers are hosting a players only minicamp in Orlando at Pascal Siakam's gymnasium. What is the significance of this minicamp and how the guys are eager to get better for next season. Then, Alex brings on Jack Kelly to preview the Detroit Pistons upcoming season and chat a little James Wiseman, as he spent time in Detroit the last year plus.

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Bobby Marks of ESPN joins Alex and Facci to discuss the Pacers playoff success last season, the impact trading for Siakam had on their team last year and the future, the future team salary with a potential new deal for Myles Turner, how a Mathurin extension would impact the books, Nembhard's fit next to Haliburton, the next steps for Mathurin and more.

Later, Bobby goes through the Top 8 teams of the East and shares his biggest question for their team heading into the season...he concludes that conversation by giving his East Standings Predictions. Bobby also discusses some of the intriguing teams in the West, looks at teams that if things go wrong could look to "blow their team up" and shares a few stories of "trades that almost happened but didn't" to end the show.

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