In this episode, we break down the Pacers’ tough road loss in Detroit as Indiana falls to 1–13 on the season. Benedict Mathurin returned to action with a massive fourth-quarter surge, reminding fans of the spark he brings to the lineup. Isaiah Jackson delivered an inspired performance in his Detroit homecoming, flashing energy and efficiency throughout the night. But Jalen Duren and the Pistons’ overwhelming physicality controlled the paint from start to finish, ultimately proving too much for the Pacers to handle. We dive into the key runs, standout performances, what went wrong, and what this means for Indiana moving forward.

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Brad and Ryan break down a brutal night in Salt Lake City as the Pacers surrender the most points allowed by any NBA team this season — and the fourth-most in Jazz franchise history — in a lopsided loss that showcased the Pacers worst defensive effort of the season. Indiana actually opened the game on a sharp 10–0 run and led 20–10, but from that moment on, Utah simply couldn’t miss, and the Pacers defensive effort evaporated.

A new-look starting lineup offered mixed results, with newly re-signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (on a hardship deal) making his first start in place of the struggling Jarace Walker, and Tony Bradley filling in for Isaiah Jackson. Offensively, there were positives — Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam were strong, the Pacers shot their best percentage of the season, and turnovers stayed in single digits — but none of it mattered with the level of defensive breakdowns that had Rick Carlisle visibly frustrated postgame.

The guys close by previewing the final stop of the road trip: a Thursday matchup with the Suns in Phoenix, where Indy will try to salvage something before heading home.

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Brad goes solo breaking down a tough West Coast start as the Pacers drop back-to-back games against the Nuggets and Warriors, continuing what’s become a historically bad shooting start to the season. He dives into the numbers behind Indiana’s struggles from deep and the field, what Andrew Nembhard’s return could mean for stabilizing the offense, and how the constant injuries have impacted rhythm and rotations. Despite the cold shooting and mounting frustration, there’s still opportunity on the horizon — as the blue and gold prepare to face a young Utah Jazz squad on the second night of a back-to-back while debuting their new City Edition uniforms!

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Brad and Ryan preview Sunday night’s matchup between the Pacers and Warriors, as Indiana looks to stay undefeated at the Chase Center. Golden State will be looking for payback after last week’s loss in Indy, and Steph Curry — who missed Friday’s game in Denver with an illness — is expected to return. The guys dive into what it’ll take for the Pacers to keep pace on the second night of a back-to-back, why limiting the Warriors from deep is non-negotiable, and who needs to find the hot hand offensively. They also react to Jimmy Butler’s “G League” jab at the Pacers’ injury-riddled roster, and share a few thoughts on Draymond Green’s never-ending delusion tour. It’s all about energy, pace, and pride as the blue and gold head west to take on the aging dynasty.

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Brad and Ryan preview tonight’s matchup between the Pacers and the Denver Nuggets — and the challenge of slowing down three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who’s leading the league in both rebounds and assists while piloting the NBA’s highest-scoring offense. Denver enters on the second night of a back-to-back, but Indiana’s own injury list remains long, leaving their center rotation with its toughest test yet. The guys discuss what it’ll take to contain Jokic, where the Pacers can find offensive rhythm, and whether newly added playmaker Monte Morris — making a homecoming of sorts against his former team — can help steady the offense and spark a much-needed win to kick off the Pacers West Coast swing.

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Brad and Ryan break down a rough night in Indy as the Pacers fall to the previously winless Brooklyn Nets — a loss that felt like a gut punch for a team fighting through a brutal stretch of injuries. Despite strong efforts from Ben Sheppard, Jay Huff, and 10-day signee Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (15 rebounds), Indiana couldn’t overcome another cold shooting night from the field and a wild free throw disparity. With five of the next six on the road and the roster still banged up, the guys ask the question no one wants to yet: Is it time to throw in the towel and embrace the tank?

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The Pacers battled to the wire in a 117–115 loss to the Bucks, capped by a last-second bucket from Giannis Antetokounmpo in a thriller at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It was Myles Turner’s return to Indy, but the former Pacer struggled to find rhythm against his old squad, while Pascal Siakam once again delivered an outstanding performance on both ends. Isaiah Jackson made the most of his opportunity, turning in his best game yet as the starting center, but injuries to Quenton Jackson and Johnny Furphy added to Indiana’s growing list of setbacks. Brad and Ryan break down the effort, the closing moments, and what’s next as the Pacers look to finally get on the board.

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Brad takes the mic for a solo episode to recap a wild weekend of Pacers basketball. Indiana dropped their In-Season Tournament opener to the Hawks before bouncing back with their first win of the season against Golden State — a night highlighted by career highs from Aaron Nesmith and Quenton Jackson. Brad breaks down what clicked offensively, where the defense still has work to do, and how the rotation is taking shape as the Pacers head into a highly anticipated matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks — and the return of Myles Turner to Indianapolis.

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Brad and Ryan are back to break down the Pacers’ rough 0–4 start to the season and a road trip filled with close calls and mounting injuries after the Pacers fall in Dallas 107-105. Pascal Siakam continues to do it all, Jarace Walker delivers a career-high 20 point performance, and Mac McClung sees his first action in blue and gold. But a cold night from deep — especially from Aaron Nesmith — sealed another frustrating loss to wrap the trip. The guys look back on what’s gone wrong so far, what bright spots still exist, and what needs to change as the Pacers return to Indy for four straight at home, including a Halloween In-Season Tournament matchup with Atlanta.

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The Pacers are officially in scramble mode after falling to 0–3 with losses in Memphis and Minnesota. While Pascal Siakam continues to play at an All-NBA level and Bennedict Mathurin flashed the leap everyone hoped for before his toe injury, the story of the season so far has been injuries — and the “next man up” mantra is getting stretched to its limit. Brad and Ryan break down Siakam’s brilliance, the continued hot shooting from Aaron Nesmith, and the frustrating struggles of Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker (a combined 7-for-35 from deep). Plus, they go glass-half-empty and glass-half-full on the center-by-committee experiment, and what the Pacers need to do to steady the ship before things start to spiral.

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