The Pacers Post Up

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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The season opener had everything — drama, emotion, and a whole lot of fight. The Pacers took the defending champion Thunder to double overtime before falling just short, 141–135. Brad and Ryan break down a gritty performance led by Bennedict Mathurin’s breakout night, Pascal Siakam just doing everything, and an unbelievable showing from the bench that kept Indiana in it from start to finish. Despite some questionable officiating and a parade of free throws for SGA, the Pacers showed real toughness and growth. The guys talk moral victories, missed opportunities, and why this team shows no signs of quit despite all the talk of “gap year.”

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Brad and Ryan are back to break down a wild week for the Blue & Gold. The guys react to Aaron Nesmith’s contract extension, what it means for the Pacers long-term plans, and how his game has earned that commitment. Then they discuss Kam Jones’ arrest, what it means for his future, and the team’s quick response. Plus, they touch on Cam Payne’s release, the decision to roll with 4 centers on opening night, and why Benn Mathurin’s extension delay could make next offseason very interesting if he is still in a Pacers uniform.

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Ryan is back from Barcelona and The Pacers Post Up crew is back to break down all four games of the Pacers preseason slate. We dive into the highs and lows of the past two weeks — including Bennedict Mathurin’s standout play, Aaron Nesmith’s growth as a legitimate Top 5 three-point weapon in the league, and lingering question marks at point guard and center as the team battles injuries and inconsistency. Plus, we highlight bright spots from the young core — Taelon Peter and Johnny Furphy — and share what we’re most excited to see as Indiana stands on the doorstep of another season of Blue & Gold basketball.

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The Pacers final home preseason game against San Antonio was a mixed bag — Bennedict Mathurin looked every bit like a breakout star, putting on an offensive clinic and attacking from all levels. Unfortunately, the rest of the frontcourt didn’t follow suit. The center-by-committee experiment struggled to defend without fouling, rebound, or find rhythm on either end, raising early red flags for the rotation. Brad is flying solo on today’s episode and he attempts to break down Mathurin’s stellar performance, the ongoing search for stability in the middle, and what this preseason loss revealed about Indiana’s biggest question mark heading into the season.

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The Pacers returned home for their first preseason game — and the young guns stole the show. Brad is flying solo as he breaks down a standout night from rookie two-way guard Taelon Peter, who showed off his outside shooting, athleticism, and defensive instincts in a 116–101 win over the defending champs. Johnny Furphy added another poster to his preseason highlight reel before being sidelined with an ankle injury, while Jarace Walker impressed in the 2nd half, attacking OKC’s zone defense with sharp passing and decisive playmaking. Brad discusses how these early performances could shape the Pacers rotation heading into the season — and why this group of young pieces already looks promising early in the 2025/2026 campaign.

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