Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan, stops by the show to discuss the decision to cut Cole Swider and Kendall Brown. What they would like to do with their open roster spot and what skillset of player they could target. He also discusses the play from the preseason, agreeing with coach about the starters struggles, what he liked from different players, an update on the progress of Johnny Furphy, how to improve as a team defensively, avoiding the bad losses by playing with more of a consistent high compete level, being at the Hall of Fame ceremonies for Herb Simon's Hall of Fame induction and a message for the fans.

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci each give 5 BOLD predictions for the Indiana Pacers upcoming season. Then, in segment 2, they give BOLD predictions for other teams in the NBA.

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Alex and Facci recap the Pacers 121-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets after what looked like to be a likely loss. While the outcome of the game doesn't matter, how the Pacers overcame a deficit this large was notable. especially with how hard the 3rd string unit worked for this victory. In addition to that, the guys discuss what caused the Pacers to fall so far behind, concerning comments from what Rick Carlisle said about his starting unit and more!

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Alex and Facci recorded this episode on Monday evening (October 14th) before the Indiana Pacers waived Kendall Brown. The guys go through all 19 players on the Pacers training camp roster and determined if their stock was up, down or in the middle based on the offseason and their play in the preseason.

After that, the guys debut a NEW segment called, Top 5. The guys will have different topics each week and share their Top 5 of that category. To kick off our Top 5 segment, the guys share their Top 5 WWE Entrance Songs. During this segment, Facci shares an odd, yet somewhat entertaining story on how he met one of the biggest WWE superstars of all-time, Triple H.

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Alex and Facci give their regular season Player Awards predictions for the NBA and the Pacers.

-MVP

-Defensive Player of the Year

-6th Man of the Year

-Most Improved

-Rookie (or 1st year with Pacers)

Then the guys end the show with Hot Take Corner! The guys share 1 basketball hot take and 1 non-basketball hot take.

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Alex and Facci recap the Pacers loss, discuss each player that played and how they performed and praised the play of Zach Edey, Desmond Bane and the edge Memphis played with that Indiana didn’t.

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The great Justin Termine is back to discuss Pacers and NBA Storylines with Alex Golden. The guys spend the first third of the show discussing this upcoming season for the Pacers, the offseason moves they made, whether or not paying Toppin what they did was an overpay, the depth of their team, Nembhard's coming out party in the East Finals, Tyrese getting back to where he once was, having Siakam for a full season and concerns about the defense.

Then, Justin reveals his biggest storylines coming into the 2024-2025 season. He highlights a few big market teams, a few smaller market teams and really focuses in on the amount of pressure that some of these players/teams/franchises will face this season.

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Alex and Facci recap the Pacers win over the B-version of the Cavaliers in preseason game #2.

After the Pacers talk, the guys discuss who they would put in their Mount Rushmore of NFL Wide Receivers...let us know what your Top 4 would be by commenting on our Twitter account, @PacersPodSTP

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Alex and Facci conclude the October Mailbag by answering these awesome questions below:

1). Andrew 

I know there is much to see with the season around the corner. But, if it came down to it and the Pacers decided to make a young talent, consolidation trade. Who is a player you’d love to see the Pacers target in that trade? Love y’all’s podcast, keep up the good work! Yes ‘Cers!

2). DFC - Dirty Flirty Curty 

Do you have any outta the box ideas or line ups you would like to see this season? Personally, I love to see Nembhard-Siakam inverted PnR.

3). Etan

Do you guys think the pacers could be active at the deadline?

4). Schwarz Bruder

If the Pacers were to make a consolidation trade, what star player would make the most sense to trade for and what do you think it would take (and are there any solid role players we could sneak in the deal like Minny getting DDV)

5). Christopher Waltermire

How much improvement have you seen from Walker. Will he be the defender this team needs?

6). Evan Noggle

Can the Pacers still have a successful season if Tyrese regresses statistically?

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Alex and Facci recap the Pacers first preseason game of the season, where the blue and gold were without Myles Turner, Isaiah Jackson and Johnny Furphy. The guys discuss what players stood out, what they thought of each unit Carlisle ran out there, who stood out the most in the game and more.

To closeout the show, Alex and Facci share a non-basketball and a basketball hot take. Let us know what you think in the comment section about the game and the hot takes...we love hearing from you!

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