Pacers SNAP Cavs 12 Game Winning Streak with 6th Straight Victory + Haliburton Exits Game with Hamstring Injury

On today's episode, Bob Schmidt from Fear The Fro: A Cavs Podcast, joins us for a fun crossover podcast to discuss the Pacers victory over Cleveland Sunday night, what to expect in Game 2, what went well for Indiana, what didn't go well for the Cavs, the likelihood of the Cavs getting 3 or more All-Stars, where does Siakam fit into the All-Star conversation, Mathurin's fit with this team and what his future could potentially look like, if Indy fears the Celts or Cavs more in the playoffs, will Indy look to make a trade and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to discuss the Pacers dominant performance in Cleveland! Your Indiana Pacers continue their excellent play with a 15 point victory over the hottest team in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyrese Haliburton exited after the first half with a hamstring injury, but the rest of the Pacers squad didn't allow that to slow them down. Led by Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker and Pascal Siakam, the Pacers put on a clinic in the 2nd half to extend their winning streak to 6 and they are now winners of 12 of their last 15 games. Facci has more than a PEP in the STEP tonight/today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss: Preview Pacers vs Warriors -what worked last game? -Nembhard vs Steph -Buddy’s first visit back to Gainbridge -how GS dominated last time in Indy -James Johnson wasn’t waived Tuesday, so his contract becomes fully guaranteed. -Should Pacers look to add another center with Myles dealing with a nagging calf injury? -Is Bryant/Freeman/Toppin the best backup center rotation they can come up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are here to recap tonight's Pacers' game against the Chicago Bulls! The Indiana Pacers bull(y) Chicago with 129-113 victory. Thomas Bryant got the start for Myles Turner and he outplayed Nikola Vucevic. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton continued doing what they do best, Indiana's offense and defense were locked in for the majority of the game, and the guys dive into all the fun stats that are going in the right way for the Pacers. Indiana has now won 10 of their last 13! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Alex and Facci discuss how Jimmy Butler being traded will impact the league. The guys look at what teams in the East could pursue him and what those deals could look like. What would a Pacers trade package for Jimmy look like and would it help take the Pacers to "contenders"? Then the guys explore moves out West for Jimmy, what players could be headed to the Heat in a potential deal and how does that help Miami's core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci react to the Pacers beating some version of the Brooklyn Nets, as they pummeled the Nets by 14 points in a game that Indiana struggled in for 2 quarters. The guys also discuss if Facci broke the curse, is there a new curse around..., who deserved "what", with out player awards and discussed WWE Raw and it's new season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Pacers big win over Phoenix on Saturday night. Tyrese Haliburton continued his spectacular play with 27 points, 8 assists and 0 turnovers. Myles Turner was strong defensively and provided some great offensive moments, Bennedict Mathurin got high praise from Rick Carlisle postgame and the guys discussed how well he's been fitting in and whether or not Mathurin in this role is the best for his career. The guys also discuss the bench play, Siakam and Nembhard, give out player awards and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to celebrate the Pacers continuing their undefeated streak in the year 2025. Tyrese Haliburton shined brighter than the stars in the sky with a brilliant performance in Miami, Turner and Bam had another fun back and forth, with Turner once again standing victorious, Jimmy Butler went rogue in his postgame press conference after a lackluster performance, Indiana's bench played solid and had solid contributions from multiple players, Mathurin and Nembhard did a great job in their roles and Siakam was steady as always. At the end, Facci discusses why he almost booked a trip to Paris, France to see the Pacers take on the Spurs later this month and how gifted of a golfer he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to discuss the Pacers recent roster move, whether or not the Pacers blew an opportunity in acquiring Dorian Finney Smith from the Nets and then share 4 storylines they're going to watch the remaining 48 games of the season. Pacers waive Tristan Newton. In addition, they sign RayJ Dennis to their open 2-way roster spot.  Not trading for Dorian Finney Smith. Pros and Cons. 1. How does the rotation shake out when Nesmith returns?  2. Will Indiana be a buyer at the deadline?  3. Can Tyrese break free from the inconsistent play and be a more consistent scorer the final 48 games of the season?  4. Will Indiana be a team closer to a .500 record, or will they be able to go on a run in the final 48 games to get closer to the 47 wins they had last season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole to discuss Indiana's epic meltdown in the 2nd half, why the Bucks zone stifled their offense, inability to score in the paint against the zone, Tyrese's indecision as a scorer, Mathurin's impressive game and growth, plus MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices