Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Alex Golden is joined by Bradley Knight of The Pacers Post Up for a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers' first preseason game of the 2026-27 season! After Indiana's 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alex and Bradley take a different approach to breaking down the action, separating everything they saw into three categories: THE HIGHS. THE MIDS. THE LOWS. First, the guys discuss everything that impressed them about Indiana's preseason debut. Which players stood out? What were the most encouraging developments? And what gave them the most confidence heading into the rest of the preseason? Next, they dive into the mids. These are the performances, developments and observations that weren't necessarily great or terrible but deserve a closer look. What showed promise? What still needs time? And which players left them wanting to see more? Finally, it's time for the lows. What didn't look right in Indiana's first game? Which areas need the most improvement? And what concerns, if any, should Pacers fans have after watching this new-look roster take the floor? Throughout the episode, Alex and Bradley go back and forth on their observations, share different perspectives and discuss what they want to see from the Pacers as the preseason continues. The good, the average and the disappointing. Nothing is off limits! A fun, detailed breakdown of Indiana's first preseason game with Bradley Knight on today's Setting The Pace!

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap the Indiana Pacers' 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season! The biggest storyline of the night was Tyrese Haliburton making his long-awaited return to an NBA court after nearly 16 months away. And what better place for it to happen than Ames, Iowa, the home of his alma mater, Iowa State? Alex and Facci spend plenty of time discussing Haliburton's return, what stood out about his performance and just how special it was to see Indiana's franchise point guard back on the floor in front of a passionate Cyclones crowd. The guys then dive into the game itself, highlighting Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith, who stood out as two of Indiana's most impactful players. What made their performances so encouraging, and what could it mean for their roles moving forward? Alex and Facci also break down how Rick Carlisle utilized his rotation, which players made strong impressions and what areas still need improvement a

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to get you ready for the Indiana Pacers' first preseason game! After a full week of training camp, it's finally time to see this team take the floor against another NBA opponent. Alex and Facci go through their five biggest things to watch as the Pacers begin preseason action. What should we be looking for from the rotations? Which players have the most to prove? And what can we actually learn from the first preseason game after spending the last week hearing about everything happening behind closed doors? The guys also discuss what this game means for Tyrese Haliburton, who gets the opportunity to return to Iowa State and play at his alma mater. After everything Haliburton has gone through to get back on the court, it's a pretty special setting for one of his first games back. Then, Alex and Facci close out the show with some major praise for the Pacers from two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash. When asked which team outside of the Knicks he would pick to win the Eastern Conference, Nash didn't hesitate: the Indiana Pacers. Nash explained why Indiana was both a head and heart pick for him and reflected on what he viewed as one of the NBA's great underdog stories during the Pacers' 2025 run. Five things to watch in the preseason opener, Haliburton's Iowa State homecoming and an NBA legend buying into the Pacers' chances in the East—all on today's Setting The Pace!

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap a busy first week of Indiana Pacers training camp! With four practices officially in the books, the guys have plenty of new information to discuss as we get our first real glimpse at this year's team. Alex and Facci discuss the encouraging early signs from Tyrese Haliburton, what we've learned about Ivica Zubac's adjustment to Pacers basketball and why Kelly Oubre Jr. continues to receive so much praise from coaches and teammates. The guys also dive into some of the early rotation developments. Where do Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard currently stand? What have we learned about the second unit? And which young players have started turning heads behind the scenes? Plus, the latest on Larry Nance Jr.'s injury, Braden Smith's development, the two-way players and what Rick Carlisle's early rotations could be telling us about his plans for opening night. It's only Week 1, but we've already learned A LOT about this year's Pacers. Alex and Facci break it all down on

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back for another episode of Setting The Pace, and for the first time this season, we finally got to see the new-look Indiana Pacers take the court together! The guys recap everything they saw from Pacers Fan Jam, beginning with the scrimmage and an impressive performance from Kelly Oubre Jr. Oubre led the way with 17 points, giving Pacers fans their first glimpse of the scoring punch and energy he can bring to this roster. Ivica Zubac added 12 points and six rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton was back on the floor doing Haliburton things after his long-awaited return to action. Alex and Facci break down the scrimmage, go through the stats and discuss what stood out from Indiana's first public action together. Of course, there's only so much you can take away from a Fan Jam scrimmage. Nobody was going full speed, the intensity wasn't close to a regular-season game and the entire event was designed to put on a show for the fans. Still, it was a fun first opportunity to see how