On today's episode of Setting The Pace, fresh off seeing his team conquer the Eastern Conference Championship, Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan joins Alex and Facci for an in-depth conversation about this Indiana Pacers' run to their first NBA Finals in 25 years. Chad praises the efforts of so many, highlights how special this group is and more.

• Feelings in the moment after last night's win
• How much Coach Carlisle has meant to this group
• Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton trades that got them the talent to get here
• Happiness for Myles Turner and TJ McConnell
• Jarace Walker injury update
• Bennedict Mathurin's first playoff run: the good and the bad
• The impact Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith have had on this series
• Strength in Numbers: How deep this team is and how they've been able to utilize a deep rotation
• Chad's favorite moment in the Eastern Conference Playoffs
• His thoughts on the upcoming matchup against OKC
• MORE

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Bonus Episode: Alex and Facci share what this moment of making the NBA Finals means to them, and then they share videos/audio clips from fans on what this Pacers run to the NBA Finals means to them!

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Alex Golden, LIVE at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, is joined by Facci to recap one of the greatest moments in Indiana sports history. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton lead the Indiana Pacers back to the NBA Finals for the 1st time in 25 years, by defeating the Knicks 125-108 in Game 6. The guys discuss what reaching the NBA Finals means to them and they recap the game!

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On today's show, Alex Golden is joined by Pacers Fan, Kami, to discuss his trip to Indiana from Atlanta this week, what he thought of the city, his food review on Culver's and Long's Bakery and what the atmosphere was like in Gainbridge for Games 3 + 4 and the Game 5 Watch Party.

Shortly after, Kami and Alex discuss what the Pacers need to do in Game 6 to come out successfully with a win, discuss what players have struggled this series and why, how they can overcome their struggles and impact this series and MORE! The guys conclude the show giving their Game 6 predictions and discussing how to stop New York. 

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After a dominating performance in Game 4, Tyrese Haliburton follows up a great performance with a horrific one in Game 5. Alex Golden and Facci breakdown the game, explain what the Pacers did so poorly in Game 5 and Facci has a bold take for the middle (to end) of the show.

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Alex Golden was a guest on Knicks Fan TV, joining "Evil" Alex. The guys discuss what adjustments the Knicks can make, why the KAT/Brunson minutes have not worked, what starting lineup changes the Knicks could make, and whether or not New York should dabble back into their 7 man rotation with the season on the brink. The guys also discuss what the Pacers did well in Game 4, how their pace is dictating the outcome of the game, and how special Haliburton has been. 

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Alex Golden is joined by Stephen Holder of ESPN to discuss the Indiana Pacers current postseason run. Alex and Stephen look at how Tyrese has ascended into a superstar level player, and they discuss if he could be in the MVP conversations in future seasons. They also discuss whether or not Haliburton has elevated past Jalen Brunson in terms of best point guard in the Eastern Conference. 

In addition to this, the guys dive into what makes Pascal Siakam work so well with this team, what player has stood out the most in terms of growth, how Rick Carlisle's personality meshes with this team, and the way Myles Turner always finds ways to leave his imprint on a game/series.

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci open up the show hitting the big talking points from this game and then share player awards. Then, Es Baraheni from The Athletic joins Facci for a deep dive on what went down in this Game 4 matchup between the Pacers and Knicks. The guys dive into Haliburton's historic night, Siakam doing so many things well and at the right time, Aaron Nesmith being able to play through his ankle injury and delivery at a high level, Benn Mathurin having a breakout performance and the best moment of his NBA Playoff career as well as how the Pacers were able to take complete control of this game. 

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Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford from the Group Chat to discuss the Pacers mistakes in Game 3, what adjustments they want to see in Game 4 and whether or not this a must win game. The guys also discuss whether or not Aaron Nesmith will play, as he is questionable with the ankle injury and deemed to be a game-time-decision. If Nesmith doesn't play, who should and will start? The case for both Mathurin and Sheppard are made and the guys talk through them, as well as Mathurin's struggles since being tossed against Cleveland in Game 4. 

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Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks. The guys discuss why the Pacers lost this game, what the Knicks did well to pull out the come from behind victory, how Indiana recovers from this loss on Tuesday in Game 4 and more! The guys also emphasize how the Pacers have been on the right side of these close games every time in the playoffs, so they were destined to lose one at some point...in addition to that, New York had 12 minutes to save their postseason hopes from being down 3-0 to putting a little more pressure on Indiana for Game 4. 

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