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On today’s episode of the Pacers Pulse Podcast, Sean Recaps the Pacers 99-123 blowout win over the Miami Heat. The Pacers were in full control this entire game besides a stretch in the 3rd where the Heat got within 7 but the Pacers answered with a Barrage of 3’s to extend the lead that sealed the win. The Pacers were moving the ball this game with 37 team assists. Getting out in transition and really putting pressure on the Heat. We had 7 guys score in double figures, Nembhard shined with a dominant all around game and Jarace has his most comp...

On today’s episode of the Pacers Pule Podcast, Sean recaps the Pacers 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets snapping the 13 game losing streak. Rick Carlise finally gets his 1000th win in his NBA coaching career cementing himself among the greats. Siakam and TJ put the team on their back in this one as both players come up with clutch plays at the end of this game to seal the victory. It was an exciting back and forth game as the Pacers withstand each run the Hornets went on and also withstand a crazy Lamelo Ball performance off the be...

In this episode of the Pacers Pulse Podcast, Sean dives into the latest Pacers trade rumors and breaks down every center Indiana has reportedly inquired about. I analyze each potential target’s strengths, weaknesses, and exactly how they would fit the Pacers’ roster, both short-term and long-term. From defensive anchors to upside swings, we look at how these centers could impact Tyrese Haliburton, the starting lineup, and Indiana’s future direction.

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 120-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pacers won every single quarter until they got to the 4th and we got outscored 36 to 23. We failed to hit shots and the defense fell apart as Garland just took over the game in the 4th quarter. It was a well balanced scoring effort as 6 players scored in double digits, Nembhard finished with a double double, Furphy led the team in rebounds and had one of the best games of his career, Huff shot well from deep, Walker and Sheppard continue to shoot well af...

On today’s episode, Sean dives into the trade machine and comes up with three trades for a starting caliber center. One trade will be considered a safe bet, one will be a low-cost upside swing and the third one will be a high upside swing. With the trade deadline just a little bit over a month away, we are still searching for answers at the starting center position as we have now waived Tony Bradley and have been starting Micah Potter. For as good as Potter has been, we know he’s not the long term answer at cent...

On today’s episode, Sean covers the final episode from the Player Story Series as we dive into the story of Tyrese Haliburton, who went from an overlooked 3-star recruit in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to an All-NBA star and near NBA champion with the Indiana Pacers.

We cover his journey through high school, college at Iowa State, and his rise in the NBA, highlighting his work ethic, leadership, and incredible talent.

If you’re a Pacers fan, a basketball lover, or just love an underdog story, this episode is for you.

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 127-135 loss to the Orlando Magic after yet again having a terrible second quarter that cost us the game. We also struggled defensively and allowed the Magic too many points off turnovers. Siakam scores 20 points in the 3rd quarter after the team being down 11 after the half. Nembhard has a double-double and Micah Potter does as well. Nesmith has his best game since being back and Walker and Sheppard continue to improve their shooting. Benn Mathurin was out this game with a thumb injury and it was said that he will be...

On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 123-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs who were without Wembanyama. We won every quarter besides the second quarter where we got outscored 41-27. We got out-rebounded by 10 and gave up 12 offensive boards to the Spurs. Mathurin really struggled and his play recently has been very confusing and we have to wonder if the toe injury is worse than we know or if it’s something else. Nesmith and Micah Potter started as well. Walker got benched in the second half even though he shot well. Kam Jones played over Walker and...

On today’s episode, Sean celebrates the start of the new year by having some fun with the trade machine. We go over 5 trades for a young center who I believe have untapped potential. This will not be the biggest names you will hear but if they were given the right opportunity I believe they could be impactful starting level centers. With the Pacers having an eye towards finding a young starting level center for the future, I think all these names are interesting as most of them fit the current timeline of a lot of our core players. Al...

I Apologize for the audio quality I had a Mic Issue. In today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 112-110 loss to the Orlando Magic where the Pacers had a chance to win the game off of an Aaron Nesmith 3pt attempt that just didn’t go in. It was a competitive hard fought game. The Pacers get outscored in the paint by 32 points and failed to get any offense going in the 4th quarter even though the Magic struggled in the 4th as well. The Magic shot 14% from three in this game highlighting how much the points in the...

On today’s episode, Sean celebrates going into a new year with a fun episode where I talk about 5 things I want to see from the Pacers in 2026. I talk about how 2025 might have been the greatest year in Pacers history where we went on that magical playoff run to make it to a game 7 in the NBA Finals. It has also become one of the worst years as well because of the Haliburton injury and having one of the worst starts in franchise history this season. As a fan, it’s a year that you can never forget Pace...

On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 119-126 loss to the Houston Rockets. Unlike the final score suggests, this game was never close. Houston had a 28 point lead at one point in this game. Nembhard struggled mightily in this game, Mathurin shot well and had 4 assists with no TO’s but still struggled to score at the rate we are use to, Siakam was solid once again, Johnny Furphy got the start again, Walker had a solid game, Nesmith continues his good shooting since being back and Kam Jones was playing real rotation minutes tonight. The Pacers got outr...

On today’s episode, Sean continues the Player Story Series with Johnny Furphy. To celebrate his first start of his NBA career against the Miami Heat. While being such a strong fan favorite, I dive into his story on how he came from Australia to the NBA and why we can expect to have Johnny Furphy on this team for a long time. I hope you guys enjoy this one

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 116-142 loss to the Miami Heat. The Pacers struggled with turnovers all game and yet still had a chance to win being up by 2 in the 4th quarter at one point but they ultimately collapsed to lose the game. Nembhard had 16 assists , Siakam bounces back with 33 points in this game, Mathurin has a bounce back offensive game and scores 25 points, Furphy gets his first start of the season and finally Nesmith is back! I go quarter by quarter and cover the good and the bad throughout this game and I also ra...

On today’s episode, Sean continues the Pacers What If Series with the biggest what if question that has huge implications on our franchises future for the next 10 plus years, what if we get the #1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft? This would be a franchise altering pick that we have never had in Pacers history. How could adding a number 1 pick to a team of Haliburton and Siakam, with most of the Finals team in tact change the future outlook of our team? Could we be the favorites in the East for the next 5 plus years? Could it finally le...

In today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 95-103 loss to the Boston Celtics. The Pacers had full control of this game in the first half spearheaded by some hot shooting from 3 as the Pacers hit 8 threes in the first quarter. Siakam had 23 points at half time and the Pacers had an 18 point lead. Then the offense completely collapsed in the second half as they score 21 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th. Siakam scores only 2 points in the second half. We go ice cold from 3 and we couldn’t stop Boston from going on a run. It w...

On today’s episode, Sean continues the Player Story Series with Aaron Nesmith. Nesmith has become a fan favorite because of his tenacity and effort he plays with. Raised in a blue collar setting in Charleston South Carolina, you start to understand why Nesmith is the player he is today after hearing his story. Nesmith has a type of hard work and determination that is almost unmatched and that’s what separates him from the rest of his peers and the league. He will do whatever it takes to win and the type of player you want to build a te...

On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 109-128 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Pacers get destroyed in the first quarter giving up 44 points and were just never able to bounce back from a terrible start. On top of that, the Pacers shoot 8-42 from 3 one of the worst shooting nights from 3 in franchise history. Nembhard and Mathurin struggled. It wasn’t all bad though, Furphy had a career high 18 points and TJ played extremely well. Wiseman is back and made a positive impact in his minutes. I go quarter by quarter and break down the good and the...

On todays episode, Sean continues the Pacers What If series with one of the biggest questions in franchise history. What if the Pacers never traded Paul George? I dive into what this team would have become if we didn’t, our situation as a team during that season, the delusion of Paul George and I eventually thank PG. This was a fun episode and was fun to look back on and think What If?

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 114-113 loss to the New York Knicks off of a Jalen Brunson game winning 3. Pacers had a chance to get a shot with 4.4 seconds left but turn it over on the inbounds pass to seal the Knicks win. Nembhard had a strong offensive game with 31 points. Siakam came on in the second half to finish with 26. The bench struggled mightily as New York’s bench out scored ours by 18 points. I go quarter by quarter and break down the good and the bad in this heartbreaking loss.

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On today’s episode, Sean cooks up some more trades on the trade machine and comes up with 2 trades for a center and 3 trades for a guard that I think the Pacers should consider. One of the trades for a center is one that has never been discussed so far and I dive into why it would make a lot of sense as to why we would trade for this center and why the team that has him could possibly move him. You will want to hear that one. I also dive into 3 guards we should consider trading for an...

On today’s episode, Sean hops into the ‘Pacers Time Machine” to travel back to the 2015 NBA draft where the Pacers selected Myles Turner 11th overall. I go over all the players that got picked before Turner and some of the ones that got picked after him and where he stacks up amongst his peers from his draft class and then I answer the biggest question, if we could go back in time, would we still select Myles with the 11th pick? If not then who else would we take? Tune in to find out on this episode.

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On today’s episode, Sean goes into the 4th installment of the “Player Story Series” and covers the story of TJ McConnell. TJ embodies what this franchise is all about and hearing his story will make you an even bigger fan of his. If you have watched TJ play, he is one of the hardest working players you will ever see and he plays with so much heart every time he is on the court. You will understand why TJ plays the way he plays after hearing his story and it makes you hopeful that he will remain with this t...

On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 89-108 loss to the Washington Wizards. The Pacers showed up going through the motions in this game. They shoot 37% from the field as a team and show absolutely no fight as they get outclassed by a short handed Wizards team who were missing Alex Sarr and Kris Middleton. Nembhard had a very rough game shooting 3-14. Siakam couldn’t get going. Mathurin struggled to get going from the field but had 8 FT’s. Quentin Jackson is finally back at least so more guard play that can help. Ethan Thompson may lose is sta...

On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 105-115 loss to the Sixers. Pacers had a chance to win this one as they were up 5 with about 5 minutes left in the 4th quarter but just couldn’t close it out. Poor execution late and losing the FT battle cost us this game. The Sixers shot 24 more FT’s than us yet we still had a chance to win this game. Embid looked like MVP Embid. Ethan Thompson continues to show promise, TJ was electric this game, Garrison Matthew’s played well, Isaiah Jackson had a good game off the bench, H...

On today’s episode, Sean dives into the second episode of the Pacers What If Series as he discuses probably the biggest what if in team history. That is “What If Tyrese doesn’t get hurt in game 7 of the NBA finals.” He dives into if we would have ended up beating the Thunder in game 7 and won our first NBA title. How would the league view Haliburton as a top 10 player. How would Siakam be viewed by the league. Would the Pacers be the heavy favorites to win the east again this current season if Haliburton was healthy. Would we...

On today’s episode, Sean covers the latest rumors reported by Shams Charania that the Pacers are active in trade talks and are looking to get a starting caliber center. As we know we have a need for a starting caliber center that can help us compete for a title when Tyrese comes back next season. Two names have been reported so far, one is Daniel Gafford for the Mavs and the other is Walker Kessler for the Utah Jazz. Both would be great fits and I dive into some trade scenarios that I believe would be what it wo...

On today’s episode, Sean Recaps the Pacers 116-105 win over the Sacramento Kings. With a 15 point lead at half-time, the Kings came out in the second half and made it an interesting game. The big 3 of Mathurin, Nembhard and Siakam really put the team on their backs in this one. Ethan Thompson had some awesome plays at the end of the game to help seal the win, Jay Huff was a defensive force as well as Isaiah Jackson. The team defense was amazing tonight. I go quarter by quarter and highlight the plays that led to a Pacers vi...

On today’s episode, Sean dives into 5 trade scenario’s for a starting center. As we have seen throughout this season, starting center is our weakest position. Even with Jay Huff playing great as of late, we still need to pursue a better option to help vault this team back into championship status when Haliburton comes back. I dive into 3 realistic options, 1 dream option that I think most Pacers fans would love and one option that most fans will probably not like. Was a fun exercise and some options for Pacers fans to keep in mind this season and goin...

In the 3rd episode of the Player Story Series, we dive deep into the incredible life of Pascal Siakam — long before he became an NBA All-Star and the newest star of the Indiana Pacers. We explore his upbringing in Cameroon, the challenges he overcame, his unexpected introduction to basketball, and the relentless work ethic that fueled his rise from a late starter to an NBA champion. This is the full journey of how Siakam went from a small town in Cameroon to becoming a cornerstone in Indiana. A must-listen for every Pacers fan and anyone who loves a powerful st...

In this episode, Sean breaks down the Pacers’ win over the Bulls, highlighted by Pascal Siakam’s season-high 36 points. We go quarter by quarter, covering the biggest runs, momentum swings, and key plays that shaped the game.

I’ll also break down team stats and individual performances after each quarter — who stood out, who struggled, and how Indiana pulled away for the win. Mathurin goes off, Ethan Thompson has best game of his career, Jay Huff has another awesome game and more to cover on today’s episode.

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Pacers What If series — where we dive into alternate timelines, hypothetical scenarios, and the biggest “what could’ve been” moments for the Indiana Pacers. In this episode, we explore a massive franchise-shifting question: What if the Pacers land a top-4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?

We break down:

• How likely Indiana is to jump into the top of the lottery

• The top prospects projected in the 2026 class

• How each potential pick would fit next to Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and the young core...

In this episode, Sean dives deep into Bennedict Mathurin’s impressive improvement this season using advanced stats, analytics, and on-court impact metrics. From efficiency boosts to smarter shot selection, we break down exactly how Mathurin has elevated his game — and what it means for the Pacers moving forward.

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 135-120 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Jamal Murray went nuclear and we had no answer for him. A stretch from the second to third quarter where we just got completely outmatched and outscored which may have cost us this game. TJ continues to impact this team at a high level, Sheppard plays well and Furphy is back. Nembhard, Mathurin and Siakam struggled tonight. The guys fought back in the 4th and showed that Pacers fight that we have seen so often from this team. The biggest takeaway we can have from th...

In today’s episode, Sean dives deep into the Indiana Pacers’ most effective (and least effective) lineup combinations this season. Using advanced stats, net ratings, and real-game impact, we break down which units consistently dominate — and which ones the Pacers should move away from.

From surprising five-man groups that thrive together, to one group that dominates that will surprise you, this episode gives you a full data-driven look at what’s working and what isn’t.

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On today’s episode, Sean goes over what he thinks is this team’s Real ceiling for this season. He ponders if going for a playoff spot is worth it or if we should embrace a tank to get a high draft pick. The last time the Pacers had a top 3 pick was in 1988 and we selected Rik Smits 2nd overall. Could this be our last chance to get a top 3 pick for the next 5 plus years especially with Haliburton coming back next season? We contemplate the pros and cons of either winning or losing this season and land on a...

Tonight Sean recaps the Pacers’ tough 135-119 loss to the Cavaliers, breaking down what went wrong, standout moments, player notes, and what Indiana must improve moving forward. A clear postgame reaction for Pacers fans. Pacers had no fight in them in this one. TJ mysteriously doesn’t play more than 6 minutes which all came in the 1st quarter. Some questionable lineups throughout this game. Let’s hope for a big bounce back game against Denver Wednesday.

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On today’s episode, Sean dives in on episode 2 of the “Player Story Series” covering Andrew Nembhard. Basketball was a big part of his family life and how Nembhards’s career up until now explains why he’s willing to adapt to any role the team asks of him for the sake of winning.

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In this episode, Sean recaps the Indiana Pacers’ thrilling win over the Chicago Bulls, capped off by Pascal Siakam’s clutch game-winning buzzer beater. We break down the final possession, key moments throughout the game, standout performances, and what this win means moving forward. From Siakam’s takeover to the team’s late-game execution, this episode covers everything Pacers fans need to know.

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In this episode, Sean breaks down the Indiana Pacers’ win over the Washington Wizards with a full recap, key stats, and major takeaways. From standout performances to momentum-shifting plays, we dive into what fueled Indiana’s victory and what it means moving forward.

Tune in for analysis, reactions, and everything Pacers fans need to know from tonight’s game.

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In this episode, Sean breaks down the latest trade rumor surrounding the Indiana Pacers and their reported interest in Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis. Could Ellis be the missing piece the Pacers need? We analyze his playing style, fit with the Pacers roster, and potential impact on Indiana’s season. Stay tuned as we dive into trade speculation, team strategy, and what this move could mean for the Pacers.

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• Pacers’ current trade rumors

• Keon Ellis’ skills and stats

• How Ellis could fit in Indiana

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers 97-95 loss to the Toronto Raptors, falling on a heartbreaking buzzer-beater finish at the hands of Brandon Ingram. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and how Indiana let this game slip away late. We highlight some players who had major impacts in this game like TJ, Mathurin, Walker and Huff. As well as some guys who struggled. All in all, I think we can carry this momentum into the next game against the Washington Wizards on Friday.

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On today’s episode of Pacers Pulse, Sean is diving into one of the biggest questions surrounding the team this season - who is truly untouchable in trade talks? From the top stars on this roster, all the way to the fringes of the rotation, we break down which players the Pacers should keep locked in as the core for the future and who might realistically be moved if the right opportunity comes along.

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On today’s episode, Sean recaps the Pacers hard fought 122-117 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Pacers showed some of that comeback spirit they had in them last year in this one but it just wasn’t quite enough. There was still a lot of positives to take away from this game. Jarace had his best game of the season and the bench as a whole had their best performance as a unit. Nembhard played good defense on Cade and Siakam continues to be an All NBA level player.

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On Today’s Episode, Sean starts the beginning of the “Player Story Series” with Bennedict Mathurin. Once learning more of his story, you can see what really drives him to be successful and how the sky is the limit for him.

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On today’s episode, Sean Breaks down the good and bad from the Pacers 109-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nembhard shines, Siakam and Mathurin continue to have solid performances. The bench was no help aside from TJ and Jay Huff. Sheppard continues to miss everything and Jackson got bullied all game. Let’s hope for a solid bounce back game against Detroit on Monday. 

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On today’s episode, Sean breaks down the Pacers signing Robinson-Earl to a standard NBA contract. The decision to waive Monte Morris and bringing in Garrison Matthews and why all these moves make sense. He then dives into the type of player Kam Jones is and what he can provide to this team when he comes back from his back injury. Being such an unknown since he hasn’t played and seeing reasons as to why the front office traded for a pick to draft him.

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On Today’s Episode, Sean breaks down the Pacers 127-118 win over the Charlotte Hornets as the team wins their second game of the season! Will this win help his team gain momentum and start to actual win some more game? Jay Huff has a career night as he scores 20 to go along with a solid all around game. Siakam and Mathurin continue their excellent play and Walker and Sheppard have great bounce back games. Tj looked like vintage Tj. It’s all broken down here on today’s episode. 

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On today’s episode, Sean breaks down the Pacers 112-127 loss to the Pistons. He goes over some of the good and bad he saw throughout the game. Siakam, Jackson and Mathurin have big games but the rest of the team failed to show up. The offense continues to struggle to hit shots and the defense continues to look rough. Sean highlights Mathurin’s return and just how much we missed his scoring and overall intensity and energy. 

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On today’s episode, Sean takes a look at some of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA draft. Considering how the Pacers season has gone so far, we don’t know which direction this franchise will go, whether that’s to tank or decide to keep on trying to win. Sean predicts that either way we will probably have a top 12 pick in the draft regardless. So, he looks at the players that are projected to go within the top 10 so far as well as a sleeper pick that’s projected to go in the late first round that Sean bel...

On today’s episode, Sean breaks down the good and the bad from the Pacers 111 to 129 loss against the Toronto Raptors. While trying to find some positives from this game, it was another blowout loss that led to us now setting the record for the worst start in franchise history at 1-12. 

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On today’s episode, Sean gets his hands dirty with the trade machine and presents some interesting trades that the Pacers should maybe consider. As you could guess they all include us getting a center back. Fans will maybe be upset with one or many of these but they include realistic targets that we could possibly pursue. Also, who doesn’t love some good trade talk?

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On today’s episode, Sean Recaps the game against the Phoenix Suns, where the Pacers got blown out by 34 points in our final game of our west coast road trip before coming back to Indiana to play Toronto on Saturday. Sean breaks down some good things that happened in the first half but the majority of this game was awful. We get into that. Also, Nesmith goes down in the 3rd quarter with a knee injury and we have yet to hear the diagnosis on that. Then Sean goes into some hard conversations that we need to have with so...

Sean dives into how the season has gone so far. The good and the bad. How bad this team struggles to score and Sean makes the case as to why Benn Mathurin is so missed by this team that he may be under appreciated. What we have seen from players like Nesmith, Walker, Sheppard and Isaiah Jackson. Talk about the game of musical chairs we have been playing at the center position. Then we go over some team stats so far this season and find some reasons for optimism for this team to be able to turn things around...