PODCAST: Are the Pacers broken?

The Indiana Pacers are freefalling. They're 9-14, have lost four in a row and eight straight on the road. My thoughts on what's gone wrong, defensive challenges, and player absences. Plus, WNBA talk.

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, a lot is going on with the Pacers — mostly gone wrong. So I wonder, are the Pacers broken? I had a lot to say and discuss.

Among the items discussed on this episode:

• 00:00: 8 straight road losses, including 4 in a row overall

• 05:25: Curse of the Cup? From undefeated to winless in NBA Cup play

• 09:40: Rookie Johnny Furphy leading the bench Wednesday…

• 10:40: Give up a dunk and six layups to the Nets over the final 5 minutes

• 13:00: Expectations and leadership

• 18:30: Haliburton’s comments in Toronto and the concerning home/road splits

• 22:00: Why it’s not the same group as last year’s conference finals run

• 30:00: Has Mathurin done enough to remain a starter?

• 35:10: WNBA schedule announcement

• 37:50: Caitlin Clark golfing, being part of upcoming Netflix special with David Letterman

• 39:13: Previewing the WNBA expansion draft on Friday for Valkyries

Best-ever special for a new annual subscription:

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