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Scott Agness takes you inside everything Pacers and introduces you to key individuals behind the scenes. Follow him on Twitter @ScottAgness, or email him: Scott@VigilantSports.com

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    • Oct 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 266 EPISODES

    4.7 from 61 ratings Listeners of Pacers Podcast that love the show mention: pacers, scott, excellent, great podcast, show, love, good, listen.


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    The Pacers Podcast is an incredible source of information and analysis for all fans of the Indiana Pacers and the NBA in general. Hosted by Scott, a super knowledgeable and fair individual, this podcast consistently delivers solid guests and insightful conversations. Each episode leaves me eagerly anticipating future installments, especially with the 2021 All-Star game around the corner.

    One of the best aspects of The Pacers Podcast is Scott's ability to provide in-depth analysis of everything related to the Pacers and the NBA. His expertise shines through as he breaks down team strategies, player performances, and upcoming matchups with great precision. Additionally, the audio quality of this podcast surpasses that of most others I have listened to, providing a highly enjoyable listening experience.

    Furthermore, Scott's soothing voice adds to the appeal of this podcast. He truly is a GOAT when it comes to delivering Pacers news and updates. His unique perspective and edge make this podcast stand out from the typical national NBA podcasts out there. I particularly appreciate his choice of diverse guests who bring fresh insights into discussions that many other podcasts fail to explore.

    While it's difficult to pinpoint any specific shortcomings of The Pacers Podcast, one potential area for improvement could be expanding on certain topics or delving deeper into specific areas of interest. Occasionally, there may be moments where I crave more detailed analysis or further exploration into certain aspects discussed in an episode. However, these instances are rare and do not detract significantly from my overall enjoyment of this podcast.

    In conclusion, The Pacers Podcast provides an exceptional listening experience for fans of both the Indiana Pacers and the NBA as a whole. Its informative content, engaging host, impressive audio quality, and unique perspective set it apart from other podcasts in its genre. I highly recommend tuning in to gain valuable insights into your favorite team and enjoy entertaining discussions about basketball as a whole. Keep up the excellent work!



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    A New Pacers Season Is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 43:36


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the NBA offseason is over and the Pacers are back. On the team running it back, the state of the team, thoughts from Pacers FanJam and their first exhibition game, and more. Among the items discussed on this episode: A busy offseason — for the team and for me (covering Caitlin Clark and the Fever) Leaning into continuity as all but two players return Moving from hunted to hunter, and keeping their same edge Their kick-off evening at GM Chad Buchanan's home Tyrese Haliburton moving on from Nike to PUMA Hoops Five key storylines for the season Andrew Nembhard shining so far Reseting expectations for James Wiseman is a good thing for all Special weekend ahead for owner Herb Simon, who's being inducted into the Hall of Fame —  and his three notable presenters ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Early Pacers Offseason Discussion: Needs and Are They a Contender?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 47:59


    It's been just a week since the Pacers played their final game, swept by the Celtics in four games in the conference finals. On Tuesday, I did a live show for Bleacher Report Live. You can still watch the video live on B/R Live — or here's the audio as I discussed the Pacers' offseason, what their cap may look like, possible extensions and whether this team is now a contender. Plus, I answered questions from a very active comments section. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R3G4: Pacers Postgame Show - Swept by the Celtics, Season Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 67:32


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 27, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 4 loss to the Boston Celtics⁠⁠⁠ at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. The Pacers were swept in the seven-game series -- and their season is now over. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R3G3: Pacers Postgame Show - Failure to Finish, Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 46:00


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 25, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics⁠⁠ at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be on Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET in Indy. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R3G2: Pacers Postgame Show - Celtics up 2-0, Haliburton re-aggravates hamstring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 37:35


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 23, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics⁠ at TD Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Turnovers pile up in G1 loss; ESPN's Brian Windhorst on the Pacers' postseason run

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 40:10


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, a breakdown on the Pacers' late-game collapse in Game 1 of the conference finals. Then, Brian Windhorst of ESPN joins to discuss the Pacers' postseason run and covering them in round 2 against the New York Knicks. Among the items discussed on this episode: 2:25: How the Pacers coughed up Game 1 05:37: Rick Carlisle and Pascal Siakam's postgame thoughts 07:25: Poor late-game execution, in the 4th quarter AND overtime 11:57: Brian Windhorst interview — back covering the Pacers 17:05: Pacers-Knicks series 19:07: Pacers' depth with T.J. McConnell leading the charge 24:34: Windy compares the Pacers' offense to futbol 30:00: Carlisle challenging the officials, then his team 32:28: Tyrese Haliburton's All-NBA candidacy 35:07: What more $$ means for the league and its teams ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R3G1: Pacers Postgame Show - Failure to Finish (and 22 Turnovers)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 44:12


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 21, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 1 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Boston. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R2G7: Pacers Postgame Show - Historic Offensive Showing, Now Onto ECF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 46:54


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 19, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 7 win over the New York Knicks⁠⁠⁠ at Madison Square Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at TD Garden ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R2G6: Pacers Postgame Show - Bring on a Game 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 51:39


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 17, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 6 win over the New York Knicks⁠⁠ at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 7 will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R2G4: Pacers Postgame Show - Left no doubt in blowout win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 64:49


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 12, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠⁠Game 4 blowout win over the New York Knicks⁠ at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 5 will be Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R2G3: Pacers Postgame Show - Turner's block. Nesmith's rebound. Nembhard's 3.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 37:57


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 6, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠⁠Game 3 win over the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 4 will be Sunday at 3:30pm ET — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers fall behind 0-2; Knicks beat writer Fred Katz discusses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 50:14


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, another missed opportunity for the Pacers. They stumbled in Game 2, outscored 36-18 in the third quarter and then outworked late. Fred Katz, Knicks beat reporter for The Athletic, joins to discuss. Among the items discussed on this episode: 00:38: My thoughts on Game 2 09:05: Rick Carlisle's comments 14:25: OG Anunoby's hamstring strain 16:58: Conversation with Fred Katz ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R2G2: Pacers Postgame Show - Another Missed Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 54:40


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 6, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠⁠Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks⁠ at Madison Square Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 3 will be on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R2G1: Pacers Postgame Show - McConnell up, Haliburton and Officials Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 58:33


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 6, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' ⁠Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 2 will be on Wednesday — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers-Knicks Round 2 Preview — with Steve Popper of Newsday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 43:06


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers and Knicks advanced in the playoffs and now meet again in the postseason for the first time in 2013. I'll preview the series, and then Steve Popper of Newsday joins to share his insight on the Knicks. Among the items discussed on this episode: 02:25 Jalen Brunson, his play and ties to several Pacers 10:55: Pacers' pace vs rebounding 16:09: Steve Popper's favorite storyline as the series gets started 21:15: On OG Anunoby and his health 31:35: Brunson's emergence and the pieces around him 37:37: Revenge series for Obi Toppin, who returns home ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R1G6: Pacers Postgame Show - Moving On For the First Time Since 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 45:25


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from May 2, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 6 close-out win over the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 1 against the New York Knicks will be on Monday, May 6 at Madison Square Garden — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R1G5: Pacers Postgame Show - Outscored by 31 over final three Qs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 32:36


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠⁠ from April 30, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 5 blowout loss at Fiserv Forum. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 6 is on Thursday in Indy — ⁠⁠⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R1G4: Pacers Postgame Show - Myles Turner Roars Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 49:06


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠⁠ from April 28, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 4 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 5 is on Tuesday in Milwaukee — ⁠⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R1G3: Pacers Postgame Show - survive and outlast for OT win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 30:44


    Here's the audio of ⁠⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠⁠ from April 26, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 3 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, their first home playoff win since 2018. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 4 is on Sunday — ⁠⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers-Bucks 1-1, Kevin Bowen on the first two games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 26:08


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers returned to Indy with the first-round series even at 1-1 after their Game 2 win. They were calm and the moment wasn't too big for them, Pascal Siakam went off — and they were able to run. I discussed the start to the series with Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. Among the items discussed on this episode: Siakam giving them a huge boost Giannis Antetokounmpo easing back from injury Andrew Nembhard is the X-factor Coaching adjustments that were successful after Game 1 Game 2 TV issues leaves many fans disappointed and unable to watch What to expect in Game 3 ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R1G2: Pacers Postgame Show - Siakam scores 37 to even series at 1-1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 44:50


    Here's the audio of ⁠my live YouTube Pacers postgame show⁠ from April 23, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 win in Milwaukee. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 3 is on Friday — ⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠ ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    R1G1: Pacers Postgame Show - Bucks Take Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 49:21


    Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 21, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 1 loss in Milwaukee. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 2 is on Tuesday — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers-Bucks Round 1 preview, storylines, injuries — and Shams Charania

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 35:33


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, it's playoff time! Pacers-Bucks begins on Sunday, then moves to Indy on Friday. Plus, Shams Charania joins to discuss the biggest storyline of the series: the health of the Bucks' top two players. Among the items discussed on this episode: 00:40: Pacers are back playing meaningful basketball again 02:20: Nope, it's not a rivalry 05:00: Tyrese Haliburton's concern one year ago 06:10: So much has changed since their last meeting on Jan. 3 14:35: Shams on the status of Giannis, Dame — and Caitlin Clark's signature endorsement deal with Nike 23:00: Lillard needs to be special for Bucks 25:50: Big matchup that I'll be watching closely 30:10: Other notes to pass along ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers return to playoffs and face Bucks; FOS' Amanda Christovich on Caitlin Clark, WNBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 37:30


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the NBA regular season is over, the Pacers clinched a playoff spot and tonight is the night. Front Office Sports' Amanda Christovich joins to discuss Caitlin Clark and the WNBA Draft. Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Pacers beat Hawks to conclude regular season 05:25: Playoff berth clinched, Game 1 Sunday in Milwaukee 10:10: How Sunday was moving day in the NBA 11:30: How the Pacers and Bucks are different than when they last played in January 18:45: Amanda Christovich of FOS on Caitlinomics, draft night and how the WNBA needs to maximize its storytelling ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    5 games left, Stephanie White on WBB & Caitlin Clark, Mike Nichols on Gainbridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 46:34


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers enter the final stretch of the season and Stephanie White joins to discuss Caitlin Clark and the women's game from the Final Four in Cleveland. Then I'll be joined by Mike Nichols of Group 1001 to hear about Gainbridge naming rights and their partnership with Clark. Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Latest Pacers news entering the final 10 days of the regular season 02:40: Disappointing loss to the Brooklyn Nets 05:20: Myles Turner's finger injury 07:16 Turner's appearance at Ascension St. Vincent 09:03: Oscar Tshiebwe's ROY award and the Mad Ants' season ending 11:06: T.J. McConnell being a finalist for a league-wide award 12:05: Interview with Stephanie White, former Fever player and coach — and the current coach of the Connecticut Sun 29:45: Interview with Mike Nichols, Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation at Group 1001 ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Haliburton overcoming slump, Mathurin has surgery, Ben Wallace interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 43:14


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Tyrese Haliburton is getting through a slump, Benn Mathurin had surgery and is out for the year, the Pacers are back from a road trip and there's just eight games left; then, I'm joined by Hall of Famer Ben Wallace. Among the items discussed on this episode: 03:20: On Tyrese Haliburton's slump and the factors involved 08:23: Professional approach from T.J. McConnell 11:03: Playoff picture in the East 14:50: Inconsistency from this group and a poor showing in Chicago 19:10: Myles Turner breaks franchise blocks record 22:07: Doug McDermott returns from calf injury 25:00: Other notes — NBA shutting down G League ignite, PS&E renews partnership with Salesforce, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark named to USA Basketball camp roster, Trey Buchanan commits to Iowa and a big shout-out to Indy's own Michael Grady. 30:52: 1-on-1 interview with Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, the Detroit Pistons great, on his new mini-doc “The Chosen One.” ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Recapping Indy's All-Star Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 52:22


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, we'll look back at Indy's All-Star weekend, which was more than seven years in the making. Among the items discussed on this episode: 5:43 Pacers' set a new standard with an opening ceremony 11:35 Celebrity Game and Mathurin named Rising Stars MVP 14:45 Interview with Tamika Catchings 21:38 Herb Simon named Hall of Fame finalist 25:20: Interview with Cathy Engelbert 31:30 Steph v Sabrina highlights All-Star Saturday night 40:35 Context on the weekend demands for All-Stars 45:40: Comments from Paul George 48:20 Challenges faced by guests of ASW ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Overtime Elite GM Damien Wilkins on playing for the Pacers, learning from Chad Buchanan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 18:42


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, former Pacer Damien Wilkins joins the show. He's the general manager of Overtime Elite and will be back in Indy this week for an event. (Click here to read the story.) Among the items discussed on this episode: Why OTE and his role as general manager OTE coming to Indy over All-Star Weekend Kanon Catchings, nephew of Tamika Being surprised by his fiancé with a gender reveal at a Pacers home game — “a moment I'll never forget.” His close relationship with GM Chad Buchanan and conversations about him possibly returning to the Pacers in a leadership, player development role His pitch to players and families for OTE ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers at the trade deadline, why they moved Buddy Hield and GM Chad Buchanan's full comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 45:20


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I'll discuss the Pacers' moves at the trade deadline, which centered around moving Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers. Among the items discussed on this episode: Little movement until trade deadline day. The value of pre-agency and how impactful it can be. Why the Pacers and Hield were headed for a divorce. How Hield's future possible earnings impacted his present. Why would they trade for Cory Joseph, then waive him. Four options for the front office with the open roster spot. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Haliburton returning, All-NBA considerations, Celtics' TV voice Drew Carter, Oscar Tshiebwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 44:20


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers went 3-1 on their homestand with wins over Philadelphia and Phoenix. The team is battling the injury bug and Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return Tuesday at Boston. And to preview that matchup, I'm joined by Drew Carter, the Celtics' new TV voice on NBC Sports Boston. Plus, Oscar Tshiebwe discusses his rookie season and being added to the G League Up Next Game. Among the items discussed on this episode: Haliburton plans to play in Boston on national TV. His hamstring injury and why he must play in 32 of the final 35 games in order to qualify for All-NBA and being eligible for a huge escalator in his new contract. What I've been told about his two fringe games in question. 12:05: Drew Carter on his broadcast career, the Celtics' season and dominance at home, and facing the Pacers again. 36:47: Oscar Tshiebwe on learning he would be involved at NBA All-Star Weekend, informing his mom first, his rookie season, splitting time between the Pacers and Mad Ants, wanting to “dominate” on the court and learning from Haliburton and Turner. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Season half over, Siakam acquired, Haliburton named All-Star starter, Fuson to retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 55:50


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the 2023-24 season is half over and there's been defensive improvements. Plus, the Pacers dealt for All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton returns and then sits again (and has been voted All-Star starter), and CEO Rick Fuson announces his retirement. Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Haliburton being a starter, the top vote-getter among Eastern Conference guards for the 2024 All-Star game in Indy. Plus, his injury and brief return in Portland. 10:30: Pacers succeeding in acquiring Siakam, how it happened and his mindset joining the team. 32:55: Status report at the midway point and the defense ranking 17th over the last 15 games. 38:45: Longtime Pacers Sports & Entertainment executive Rick Fuson, the current CEO, to retire June 18. 45:20: Interview with former Indiana Sports Corp. president Ryan Vaughn about Fuson. 50:10: Second-year guard Bennedict Mathurin celebrated at Arizona, Indy's airport basketball court went viral and Commission Row opened. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Tyrese Haliburton sidelined — injury talk with athletic trainer Jeff Stotts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 27:28


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Tyrese Haliburton is sidelined for at least the next few weeks. What you need to know about this injury and why it was the best-case outcome — with athletic trainer Jeff Stotts, who has been tracking NBA injuries for more than a decade on InStreetClothes.com. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Vegas recap and a roundup of all the Pacers news since

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 37:01


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I'll catch you up on all that's transpired with the Pacers over the last two weeks since Las Vegas. They're still coming down from that high, tired and just 2-5 in games since, but they're finally getting healthy again. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, friends. Among the items discussed on this episode: The team running on fumes because of a brutal stretch with seven games in 12 days, including Las Vegas. How the tournament was a great experience for the Pacers and really good for exposure, especially for Tyrese Haliburton. George McGinnis passed away at 73. Giannis wants his game ball. Andrew Nembhard misses two weeks with injury, then returns in Memphis. Jalen Smith returns after missing 10 games due to multiple injuries. What I saw in Vegas from him. Haliburton being in a rut, averaging four turnovers per game. How they can count on Aaron Nesmith's hard play, but also his 3-point shot. Pacers in the community. Pacers owner Herb Simon is a first-time nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the contributor category. Donnie Walsh has been an eligible candidate for many years. Mad Ants roll to 14 straight wins, will play in Showcase Cup Finals Friday night ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers Are Going to the 'Ship; The Athletic's Jovan Buha Talks Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 35:39


    LAS VEGAS — On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers are on to the In-Season Tournament championship game against the Lakers. I'll preview the matchup with Lakers beat writer Jovan Buha of The Athletic, and provide notes + observations from Las Vegas. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    IST Semifinal Preview and ESPN's Tim Bontemps Talks Pacers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 29:14


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast,the Pacers beat the Celtics on Monday to advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas. I'm there and will preview their matchup against Bucks. Then, ESPN's Tim Bontemps joins me to discuss the team. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers ownership update: Steven Rales increases equity in franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 20:00


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, a familiar name has taken on more equity in Pacers Sports & Entertainment. I'll examine the major news that broke Thursday night. Among the items discussed on this episode: 02:03: Steven Rales adding equity in the franchise (from 5 to 20%) 04:08: Steve Simon and more on the family's public involvement recently 07:06: Statement from Herb Simon 11:08: What's the value in being a minority owner and who is Steven Rales? 14:42: Recent investments made to and around Gainbridge Fieldhouse ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    A Championship Conversation: Popeye Jones, Nuggets assistant coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 21:44


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, it's almost opening night. So before a new season, let's go back to last season. It's time for another Championship Conversation, this time with Popeye Jones. He's been in the NBA for over 30 years now, both as a player and a coach. Jones was an assistant for the Pacers from 2013-2020 and is now in his third season on Michael Malone's Nuggets staff. He discussed his coaching journey and the experience of winning the 2023 NBA title. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers playing the long game — season preview with Bob Kravitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 35:15


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the players are holding a mini-camp one week out from training camp, Pacers GM Chad Buchanan speaks ahead of the first practice and Bob Kravitz joins. Among the items discussed on this episode: 00:00: Bennedict Mathurin hosting a youth camp over the weekend. 02:40: One local program becomes the first to hold a team event at Bicentennial Unity Plaza. 03:28: Players hold mini-camp in Nashville. 04:55: Reaction from front office reception; Buchanan talks (click here to watch). Key quote: “… Our ultimate goal is down the road trying to be great — to compete for a championship and be an elite team. And that's not going to happen right away and we don't want to skip steps to get there.” 07:40: A conversation with Kravvy, who you can read here, on the team's wait-and-see approach, competition for minutes, wondering where the veterans fit in, Buddy Hield's future, Jrue Holiday?, and Indy hosting the All-Star game in February. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Buddy Hield's future with the Pacers, Glenn Robinson III interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 48:49


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I'll discuss Buddy Hield's future with the Pacers and what it means in the big picture. Then, my conversation with former Pacer and 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Champion Glenn Robinson III, who is gearing up for a comeback. Among the items discussed on this episode: Daniel Theis in a good spot after helping Germany win Gold. Bicentennial Unity Plaza officially opens and what's in store. Bally Sports+ being included in a Pacers ticket package. Why did this come up and what Hield is wanting. (9:00) Being a deep threat and his strong relationship with Tyrese Haliburton. What's his role look like and what path will the Pacers choose? A few ways it could be resolved. 1-on-1 interview with GRIII. (28:55) What he's been up to and his desire to play again. His dunk course is available at GR3.biz — use code “VIPDUNKFAM” for 25% off. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    1-on-1 with Jarace Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 10:24


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Scott Agness catches up with Jarace Walker during a 1-on-1 conversation. Among the items discussed on this episode: Getting involved with business deals off the court Being close with his sisters and sharing his draft night with them Having a procedure on his right elbow and how he's feeling Settling into Indy His relationship (and on-court battles) with Jannero Pargo Compensation received from new teammate Obi Toppin for No. 1 Gearing up for training camp ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Dan Vance on Gabe York, Mad Ants in new G League documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 21:49


    “Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey” was produced by Amazon Studios with a runtime of just under two hours. It's scheduled to debut Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. And look who's on the cover for the advertisement on Prime Video? Gabe York — the Mad Ants' all-time leader in 3s in a game (nine), 3s in a season (161) and in franchise history (316). I have not seen an early copy of the documentary, so I'll be watching for the first time this week and expecting to see plenty of focus on players who both made it to the NBA and others who are so close, but not there yet. The documentary is starring G League Ignite alum Scoot Henderson, plus York and Denzel Valentine (Maine). The success stories include Seth Curry, Spencer Dinwiddie, Gary Payton II and Jalen Green. (Click here for more on York's story) This was a year-long endeavor for the production crew as they followed players around closely. The Mad Ants, led by general manager Chris Taylor and coach Tom Hankins, welcomed the crew with full access. Dan Vance, the team's director of public relations and social media, also played an important role in the relationship and setting up shots and interviews. So he's my guest on the latest Fieldhouse Files Podcast — discussing how the team and York were featured and what that experience was like. “The exciting part is that we tried to embrace the experience as a franchise and really show the grind of the G League from every level,” said Vance. “That was the most exciting part, being able to showcase who we were as a franchise, who these guys were as a team, and I think that hopefully shows in the documentary. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Pacers draft recap, free agency preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 39:19


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I recap the Pacers draft and preview free agency, which begins on June 30 with the face of the franchise, Tyrese Haliburton. Among the items discussed on this episode: Completing three draft capital trades in 48 hours Drafting Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard, Mojave King and Isaiah Wong Insight on IU forward Trayce Jackson-Davis going to Golden State State of the franchise — roster spots, cap space, two-way deals, etc. What Haliburton's extension could look like Targets via trade and in free agency And click here to read my mega free agency primer. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠.

    Mad Ants are Indy bound with a full rebrand coming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 32:09


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I'm talking about the Pacers' G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, who are officially moving to Indy, playing home games at a proposed arena in Noblesville, Indiana and will be undergoing a full rebranding. Fort-Wayne based Mad Ants reporter Justin Cohn joins to discuss. Among the items discussed on this episode: Another “very significant day” for Pacers Sports & Entertainment A full breakdown of what went down Monday What this move means to the Mad Ants and Pacers Then, Justin Cohn on how the Pacers failed the Mad Ants (12:00) Pacers Sports & Entertainment ⁠officially bought the Mad Ants on Sept. 9, 2015⁠. ----- Follow Scott on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and read his work on ⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠.

    That's a wrap on the Pacers' 2022-23 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 35:59


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, let's review this past season: a 10-win improvement on last year, exceeding expectations but also returning to the script and in the lottery for the third straight offseason. And hopefully it's for the last time in a decade. Among the items discussed on this episode: Adapting in my 11th season on the Pacers beat A year without expectations, instead about growth and development in Year 2 of a rebuild (5:25) The four who had career seasons (14:45) Two areas that must be improved for next season (23:20) Two of their five draft picks unknown and what to root for (30:00) ----- Follow Scott on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠, and read his work on ⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠.

    Remembering David Benner with Conrad Brunner, and an Aussie's visit to Indy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 46:11


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I'll touch on the Pacers' four-game road trip, the offensive showcase in a loss to the 76ers; then bring on former Pacers writer Conrad Brunner to share memories of longtime PR director David Benner … and then Justin, a Pacers fan from down under and part of The Paceroos Podcast, talks about his visit. Among the items discussed on this episode: 3-1 road trip, morning shootaround at Buddy Hield's home and a team dinner at a Dallas steakhouse. Using the road trip to continue to build, grow and coming together as a team while principles are reinforced. (4:30) A pitiful performance in San Antonio, but George Hill was home and started. Tyrese Haliburton continuing to elevate his game. (8:40) Krissy Myers on Benner (12:40) Remembering DB with Conrad Brunner (14:10) Justin on his Indy experience, flying in from Australia to attend two games (31:46) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

    Pacers in February: Turner's extension, trade deadline moves, scenes from All-Star weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 45:24


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I'll get you caught up on a very busy February for the Indiana Pacers. A contract extension, action at the trade deadline and many representatives at All-Star weekend. Among the items discussed on this episode: Pacers being 27-35 — losing 16 of 19 games entering the break Why Myles Turner's contract extension made sense for both sides Pacers waiving Goga Bitadze, Terry Taylor and James Johnson to complete the trade — then bringing Johnson back Buddy Hield beating Reggie Miller's record for 3s in a season My Salt Lake City experience The questions to players that were so aggravating on media day Six players representing the franchise, plus over 70 representatives from Indy to scout it out for next year Kendall Brown having season-ending surgery (the news broke during the recording) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

    Pacers (23-18) at the midpoint — with analyst Eddie Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 28:21


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, it's time for a midseason report. TV analyst (and former Pacer) Eddie Gill joins to break down the Pacers' first 41 games. Among the items discussed on this episode: The 23-18 start and how surprising it has been … to everyone His role as an analyst on Bally Sports Indiana and the Pacers Radio Network (1:25) On the Pacers' magic in the first three months and quickly coming together (3:45) Impact of Tyrese Haliburton (6:45) How players know their roles and they're ego-free (11:15) Biggest surprise/breakout player not named Andrew Nembhard (14:00) Rick Carlisle evolving as a head coach (17:30) Getting Chris Duarte involved and going (22:40) Managing and improving on their slow starts (24:30) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

    Pacers piling up wins, playing with joy and what it means for the trade deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 39:17


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I'll get you caught up on all that's happened in the last few weeks with the Pacers, discuss what's special about this group, Tyrese Haliburton leading the way, considerations at the trade deadline and much more. Among the items discussed on this episode: Change in fan expectations? (2:30) The Pacers' surprising start and what's working well (5:45) Strong Pacers representation for each monthly NBA award (9:00) Role players shining and a few players outside the rotation (15:00) Considerations leading up to the trade deadline (17:00) A breakdown of Myles Turner's situation and future (20:30) Haliburton's candidacy for the All-Star game (27:30) Chris Duarte trying to recapture his role (30:43) My experience at the G League Showcase (34:30) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

    Return of the (Michael) Grady, TV voice of the Timberwolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 30:49


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I'll discuss the Pacers' great start to the season (10-6) and what's working. Then, I'll be joined by Indy's own Michael Grady, now the television voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Bally Sports North. Among the items discussed on this episode: Pacers' early-season success and the contributing factors (2:30) Bench success and Myles Turner embracing his role (7:43) Notable stats — second in assists, third in 3-pointers (10:50) Grady on his new role and the first month (14:45) His mom passing away on Aug. 8, deciding soon after to take the job (15:30) What he learned from Ian Eagle, who always “meets the moment” (22:10) How he thinks so highly of Slick & Nancy Leonard and is incorporating “BOOM!” into broadcasts (24:30) Pacers finally back on track and committed to excellence? (27:00) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

    NBA reporter Jake Fischer on leaguewide issues, lessons from The Process, and the present Pacers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 37:00


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I'm bringing in a national perspective. I'm joined by Jake Fischer, senior NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports. Among the items discussed on this episode: Jake on how attention and storylines are all on issues off from the court (5:38) His takeaways from The Process after starting on the 76ers beat with Liberty Ballers (11:30) The key for the Pacers and other teams amidst a rebuild (16:45) Pacers being all-in on Tyrese Haliburton — and his maturity (23:10) Why would the Pacers want to deal with the Lakers? (26:20) Pacers' pursuit of Deandre Ayton (33:00) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

    Takeaways from the Pacers' first week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 35:53


    On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I look back at the first week of games, share my takeaways and other stories you may have missed. Among the items discussed on this episode: Rick Carlisle returning home to celebrate his daughter Abby Myles Turner's left ankle sprain, how it happened and then returning in Chicago Nuggets from recent stories: Trevelin Queen, Mathurin's homemade meal, City Edition jersey design confirmed, KP's message to fans and more. Daniel Theis' current status (18:40) Team issues from the first week — defense and starts to games (20:00) Player observations (24:43) Bennedict Mathurin's strong start and a teaching moment (30:27) ----- Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.

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