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The Indiana Pacers have some BIG questions to answer about their rotation, and Alex Golden is joined by Kyle Taylor of iPacers to discuss several of the most intriguing storylines surrounding this team!

From Braden Smith's potential to Ben Sheppard's future, the struggles of Jarace Walker and Kelly Oubre Jr., and Ivica Zubac's fit in Indiana's system, there's plenty to dive into!

ARE WE BELIEVERS IN BRADEN SMITH?

After an impressive showing in his first NBA start, the former Purdue standout has given Pacers fans something to be excited about.

Alex and Kyle discuss what they've seen from the Westfield native, whether his game can translate to consistent NBA success and what his long-term future in Indiana could look like.

Is Braden Smith a legitimate piece of the Pacers' future?

WHAT DOES BEN SHEPPARD'S INJURY MEAN FOR HIS FUTURE?

With Sheppard sidelined for months following meniscus repair surgery, the guys examine how his injury impacts his role and future with the franchise.

Could Indiana still consider moving Sheppard in a trade? Has his injury changed the likelihood of a deal? And what should the Pacers prioritize when evaluating his future?

JARACE WALKER & KELLY OUBRE JR. ARE STRUGGLING

Two players Indiana hoped would provide meaningful contributions have experienced some frustrating moments early in the season.

Alex and Kyle discuss what's going wrong for Walker and Oubre, whether their struggles are cause for serious concern and what each player needs to do to get back on track.

SHOULD QUENTON JACKSON BE PLAYING OVER BOTH OF THEM?

With Quenton Jackson making the most of his opportunities, an interesting rotation debate is developing.

Has Jackson earned more playing time? Should Rick Carlisle consider giving him minutes over Walker or Oubre? And what would that mean for Indiana's rotation moving forward?

HOW CAN THE PACERS GET MORE OUT OF IVICA ZUBAC?

Finally, Alex and Kyle turn their attention to Indiana's starting center.

Zubac is still adjusting to his role with the Pacers, and the guys discuss how Indiana can better incorporate him into its offense, maximize his strengths and make the pairing work as the team gets healthier.

Five major storylines. Plenty of questions. And some important decisions ahead for the Indiana Pacers.

All that and more on today's Setting The Pace!

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THE INDIANA PACERS ARE BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN!

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to recap Indiana's 107-103 road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving Pacers fans a much-needed reason to celebrate!

After a difficult stretch filled with injuries, frustrating losses and inconsistent performances, Indiana found a way to grind out a victory on the road.

And today, we're talking about EVERYONE!

ALL 12 PACERS GET THEIR MOMENT!

Alex and Facci go player by player through all 12 guys who saw action against Memphis, discussing what each brought to the floor, who exceeded expectations and who still has room for improvement.

From the starters to the final players off the bench, nobody gets left out of this recap!

SIAKAM & NEMBHARD LEAD THE WAY!

Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard helped lead Indiana to victory, providing the production and leadership the Pacers desperately needed.

The guys discuss their performances, the contributions of the supporting cast and the key moments that helped Indiana secure the four-point win.

ZUBAC RETURNS!

Ivica Zubac made his return from an ankle injury, giving the Pacers another important piece of their rotation back.

Alex and Facci discuss his difficult outing, the importance of getting him back into game shape and what Indiana needs from its starting center moving forward.

CAN THE PACERS BUILD ON THIS WIN?

With the losing streak finally over, the guys examine what Indiana can take away from the victory and whether this performance can help spark some momentum.

Which players impressed the most? Who needs to improve? And what did we learn about the Pacers' depth?

A much-needed road win, 12 individual player breakdowns and plenty to discuss!

All that and more on today's Setting The Pace!

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Nembhard and Siakam lead Pacers Pass Grizzlies to Snap 5-Game Losing Streak (Quick Recap)

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Alex Golden is BACK in the saddle after a day off, and there's plenty to discuss surrounding the Indiana Pacers!

David Cole of the Pacers Group Chat joins the show to break down the latest injury news, preview Indiana's upcoming three-game road trip, evaluate the team's disappointing 2-6 start and take a deep dive into the future of the Pacers' two-way players.

IS IVICA ZUBAC FINALLY GETTING CLOSER TO A RETURN?

The guys kick things off with the latest Pacers injury report, including the encouraging news that Ivica Zubac has been listed as QUESTIONABLE!

What would his return mean for Indiana's rotation? How much has the team missed his presence? And what should fans expect if he's able to get back on the floor?

THREE-GAME ROAD TRIP PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS

With Indiana preparing to hit the road, Alex and David take a look at the upcoming schedule and make their predictions for how the Pacers will fare over the next three games.

Can Indiana start building some momentum, or will the early-season struggles continue?

HOW CONCERNED SHOULD PACERS FANS BE ABOUT THE 2-6 START?

Eight games into the season, the Pacers have just two wins.

The guys discuss how much of the disappointing start can be attributed to injuries, which problems are most concerning and whether there's reason to believe this team can turn things around once it gets healthier.

RANKING THE PACERS' THREE TWO-WAY PLAYERS!

After the impressive effort from Indiana's shorthanded roster against Atlanta, Alex and David spend an extended portion of the episode evaluating the Pacers' three two-way players.

They rank each player based on their importance to the franchise's long-term future, discuss what they've shown so far and debate who has the best chance to become a meaningful contributor for Indiana moving forward.

WHY DID THE PACERS REST SO MANY PLAYERS?

To close the show, Alex discusses Indiana's decision to rest players and explains the bigger-picture thinking behind prioritizing health rather than pushing an injury-riddled roster to its limits.

Zubac's potential return, a critical road trip, concern over the 2-6 start and a closer look at Indiana's future.

All that and more on today's Setting The Pace!

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11 Guys OUT, 6 Guys IN...Shorthanded Pacers lose 108-104 in GRITTY Effort...Alex Golden hits you with the QUICK RECAP!

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SIX PLAYERS. ELEVEN GUYS OUT. ONE HECK OF AN EFFORT.

The Indiana Pacers fell 108-104 to the Atlanta Hawks, but this was anything but your typical loss.

Mike Facci is joined by Isaac Riley of Pacers Beyond The Buzzer to recap one of the most unusual and inspiring performances we've seen from Indiana in quite some time.

With ELEVEN players unavailable, the Pacers were forced to play just SIX guys — three on standard NBA contracts and three on two-way deals.

And somehow, they nearly pulled off the upset!

BRADEN SMITH STEALS THE SHOW!

The hometown kid from Westfield, Indiana, and Purdue University made his FIRST EVER NBA START, and the 5-foot-10 point guard made the most of his opportunity.

Facci and Isaac discuss Smith's impressive performance, the confidence he displayed and why his effort was such an exciting moment for Pacers fans who followed his career at Purdue.

What stood out most about his game? What did he show in his first opportunity to start at the NBA level? And could this performance lead to a bigger role moving forward?

SIX PLAYERS. SIX DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORERS.

Every available Pacer scored in double figures as Indiana's end-of-the-bench players and two-way contributors stepped up in a major way.

The guys break down how this unlikely group stayed competitive against Atlanta despite having virtually no rotation flexibility.

WHERE HAS THIS LEVEL OF COMPETITIVENESS BEEN?!

Perhaps the biggest takeaway wasn't an individual performance, but the collective effort.

Indiana played with tremendous energy, urgency and determination, displaying one of its highest levels of competitiveness in recent memory.

Facci and Isaac discuss what made this performance so different, why these players seemed so eager to prove themselves and what the rest of the roster can learn from their effort.

The Pacers didn't get the win, but they gave fans plenty to be excited about.

Braden Smith's first NBA start. Six players giving everything they had. And a four-point loss that felt a whole lot different than the others.

All that and more on today's Setting The Pace!

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The Indiana Pacers' offensive struggles continued Sunday night as they fell 98-90 to the Brooklyn Nets, and Alex Golden and Mike Facci have plenty to discuss following another frustrating loss.

Despite keeping Brooklyn under 100 points, Indiana couldn't generate enough offense to come away with the victory.

THE BACKUP CENTER PROBLEM

Alex and Facci begin by taking a closer look at the lack of production from the Pacers' backup center position.

Why has Indiana struggled to get consistent contributions from that spot? How much is the lack of production hurting the team? And what needs to change moving forward?

The guys discuss the importance of getting more from the second unit, particularly with the Pacers already dealing with so many injuries.

WHERE HAS THE PACERS OFFENSE GONE?

Indiana managed just 90 points, and the lack of transition opportunities and ball movement played a significant role.

Alex and Facci break down the Pacers' low fast-break scoring, limited assists and why this offense looks so different when it can't generate easy baskets or create opportunities for teammates.

WHY DIDN'T KELLY OUBRE JR. PLAY IN THE FOURTH QUARTER?

One of the more interesting decisions from the loss was Kelly Oubre Jr. not seeing the floor during the final period.

The guys examine that decision, discuss what might have factored into it and whether Oubre could have helped Indiana's offense down the stretch.

AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT AARON NESMITH

To close the show, Alex and Facci turn their attention to Aaron Nesmith.

The guys have a candid discussion about his play, expectations and what Indiana needs from him as the season moves forward.

A disappointing loss, serious questions about the rotation and an offense searching for answers.

All that and more on today's Setting The Pace!

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Alex Golden gives you a quick recap of tonight's game with a breakdown of what happened and shares individual stats from both squads.

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