GOOD MORNING, INDIANA! ☀️🏀

Welcome back to Good Morning Indiana, your new Saturday tradition for Indiana Pacers basketball, Noblesville Boom coverage, behind-the-scenes access and stories from the fans who make basketball in Indiana so special!

Alex Golden is back with another jam-packed episode featuring familiar faces, special guests and some awesome moments from around Gainbridge Fieldhouse!

🏟️ INSIDE GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE — ALEX GOLDEN

Alex kicks things off by taking you inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following the Pacers' nationally televised loss to LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Get a look at the atmosphere inside the arena before Alex hands things over to Brad and Ryan!

📰 THREE HEADLINES — THE PACERS POST UP

Brad and Ryan from The Pacers Post Up return to discuss THREE headlines from the second week of the NBA season!

The guys highlight two important Pacers storylines and one NBA headline, sharing their perspectives on the latest happenings around Indiana and the league.

💥 NOBLESVILLE BOOM SPOTLIGHT — RIENK MAST

Former Nebraska Cornhusker Rienk Mast joins Alex for an awesome conversation about his basketball journey and his upcoming season with the Noblesville Boom!

The two discuss:

• His path from the Netherlands to college basketball in America
• Playing in NBA Summer League and participating in Pacers training camp
• His connections to the Pacers organization before arriving in Indiana
• Stories from his childhood, including the unique game that brought his parents together
• Playing alongside Braden Smith
• His expectations for the Noblesville Boom this season

It's a fantastic opportunity to get to know one of the newest faces in the Boom organization!

🎙️ CARLISLE QUOTE OF THE WEEK — ERNIE JOHNSON

Alex takes you behind the scenes of Gainbridge Fieldhouse as he exits the arena before sharing this week's Rick Carlisle quote.

Coach Carlisle reflects on the remarkable career of longtime Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson and the impact he's made on the game.

🎤 STREET INTERVIEWS — JAKE RILEY

Jake Riley of Pacers Beyond The Buzzer is back with another entertaining round of street interviews!

This week, Jake catches up with Pacers and LeBron James fans outside the arena for two minutes of fun, spontaneous interactions and unique perspectives from basketball fans.

💙💛 FAN OF THE WEEK — GARRETT

Alex welcomes Garrett to the show to discuss his Pacers fandom, his trip to Indiana for the season opener and what makes supporting this team so special.

Another great opportunity to highlight the people who make the Pacers community one of the best in basketball!

🎬 A SPECIAL GOODBYE + CHRIS DENARI & QUINN BUCKNER

To close out Episode 2, Alex is joined by his son Fletcher for a special goodbye!

Then, Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner take us home with a fun moment involving our friends Grace and Michael, along with a special shoutout from Denari to Alex Golden and Michael Facci!

From Pacers headlines to Boom basketball, fan stories and behind-the-scenes moments, Good Morning Indiana has a little something for everyone!

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Alex Golden is joined by Amir Motameni to recap Indiana's frustrating 145-125 loss to the Miami Heat, a game that started with plenty of promise before quickly getting away from the Pacers.

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THAT FIRST QUARTER?!

Indiana came out firing, scoring 42 points in the opening period and taking a 42-36 lead into the second quarter.

Unfortunately, the Pacers couldn't maintain that momentum, as Miami took control of the game and Indiana struggled to find answers on either end of the floor.

Alex and Amir discuss what went wrong after the strong start, the defensive issues that allowed the Heat to score 145 points and why the Pacers couldn't keep pace despite their offensive production.

NEMBHARD & JACKSON DELIVER!

While it was a difficult night for much of the roster, Andrew Nembhard and Quenton Jackson provided two of Indiana's brightest spots.

The guys break down their strong performances, what stood out about their play and how important their contributions are with the Pacers dealing with so many injuries.

THE HEAT PERSPECTIVE

Amir provides insight into Miami's performance, the areas where the Heat took advantage of Indiana and what this game revealed about their team.

The conversation also expands beyond the final score as Alex and Amir examine the bigger picture for both franchises.

Where do the Pacers go from here with their growing injury problems? What can Indiana realistically improve while shorthanded? And what should Heat fans take away from Miami's offensive explosion?

A 145-125 defeat, a couple of encouraging individual performances and plenty of questions moving forward.

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

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Quick Recap: Pacers Start Off HOT but Catch a COLD the Remainder of the Game...Pacers fall 145-125.

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