On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Christian!

The Indiana Pacers fall 105-99 to the Milwaukee Bucks… but was this the kind of loss that helps more than it hurts We break down the implications for Indiana’s lottery positioning and how this is the type of outcome that benefits the franchise long-term.

With Bennedict Mathurin now in Los Angeles, what does this mean for Jarace Walker’s role moving forward? Is this the runway he needs? We discuss how the rotation shifts, what Jarace must improve, and what the Pacers are evaluating over these final games.

Plus:

• If Indiana doesn’t land a Top-4 pick, should they target a microwave scorer in free agency?
• What archetype makes the most sense?
• Who does Tyler Christian love in this upcoming draft class?
• Big-picture talk. Roster-building strategy. Honest evaluation.
• This one’s for the fans thinking two steps ahead.

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On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Adam Auslund of Clippers Talk to break down everything Pacers fans need to know about Ivica Zubac. What makes him a nightly defensive anchor? How dangerous can he be as Haliburton’s roller? And what does he bring off the court?

The conversation also covers Kobe Brown’s upside, Bennedict Mathurin’s fit with the Clippers, Isaiah Jackson’s role, and what direction LA is heading.

If you want real insight from someone who’s covered Zu every night, tap in.

Also, you can check out all of Alex's written work at Pacers on SI! Click this link to read more!

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Wow. The Indiana Pacers make a blockbuster trade for Ivica Zubac, starting center from the Los Angeles Clippers! The Indiana Pacers give up Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a 2026 protected pick (1-4 and 10-30), 2029 unprotected pick, and a 2028 second round pick. Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows joins to me break it all down!

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