Tony East, an Indiana Pacers reporter for Sports Illustrated/FanNation and Forbes, brings you the Locked On Pacers podcast, a daily Indiana Pacers podcast that is a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.
Locked on Pacers - 11/14/16 - Blue collar, no s...
The Pacers continue looking for answers after two bad losses over the weekend, remaining winless on the road in a loss to the Sixers and then losing at home against the Celtics. This team needs some juice to spark better play but it is hard to see wher...
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Locked on Pacers - 11/11/16 - Time to panic abo...
While the Pacers prepare to play the Sixers again and try to secure their first road win, a rough start to the season raises the question among some NBA observers that the Pacers may be in trouble and need to do something to change their fortunes this ...
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Locked on Pacers - 11/10/16 - Pacers slip past...
The Pacers found a way to force OT against the Sixers and then played quite well to earn another home win. Before the game, Nate McMillan discussed the team's defensive approach, as well as applying discipline and accountability with the players. We al...
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Locked on Pacers - 11/9/16 - Biscuits! Pacers m...
Paul George described the Pacers as "lifeless" after losing big in Charlotte. Now they have the Sixers at home in an effort to get better. For fans, the new 'Miss it for biscuits' promo will entertain even if the Pacers don't.
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Locked on Pacers - 11/8/16 - Pacers punished on...
The Hornets staggered the Pacers early and the response from the blue and gold was dispiriting. Too many turnovers, too many fouls without enough effort or intensity. After talking about accountability, will Coach Nate hold his players to a higher sta...
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Locked on Pacers - 11/7/16 - Hear what Paul Geo...
The Pacers put together their best game of the season to beat the Bulls. Hear what Paul George liked about the defense. Also, the Pacers are in Charlotte on Monday so Doug Branson of Locked on Hornets previews the competition.
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Locked on Pacers - 11/4/16 - Fatal fade in thir...
The Pacers struggled again on the road letting the Bucks pull away after halftime and not being able to sustain a rally to ever have a chance to win the game late.
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Locked on Pacers - 11/3/16 - McMillan adjusting...
Pacers coach Nate McMillan is adjusting his playing rotation again with Rodney Stuckey out for several games, turning to the veterans on his roster. Also, look ahead to the next game against the Bucks on Thursday.
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Locked on Pacers - 11/2/16 - Paul George frustr...
Paul George scored the final 12 points to lead the Pacers past the Lakers, 115-108. But as we heard from PG after the game, the Pacers still have plenty of work to do at both ends to meet their expectations.
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Locked on Pacers - 11/1/16 - Pacers need sense ...
On the latest episode, we hit on Jeff Teague dealing with a tough start to the season and Nate McMillan repeatedly calling for his team to crank up the intensity and play with a sense of urgency while prepping to play the Lakers
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Locked on Pacers - 10/31/16 - Pacers dish up di...
The Pacers ran into trouble on the road over the weekend losing in both Brooklyn and Chicago. They return home to deal with issues due to a banged up reserve unit and defensive lapses which are keeping the pace of play slower than the Pacers would prefer.
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Locked on Pacers - 10/28/16 - Takeaways from Pa...
The Pacers hit the road to play the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. What did we learn from the Pacers opening night win that will help against the Nets?
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Locked on Pacers - 10/27/16 - Pacers beat Mavs ...
The Pacers weren't perfect but Myles Turner and Paul George came through big in overtime to help the blue and gold beat the Mavericks, 130-121 in the season opener at the Fieldhouse.
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Locked on Pacers - 10/26/16 - Pacers opening ni...
The Pacers open the season at home against the Dallas Mavericks. Health doesn't appear to be an issue against the experience Mavs' lineup. How will Myles Turner handle a veteran matchup with Andrew Bogut?
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Locked on Pacers - 10/25/16 - Pacers rate as mu...
The Pacers continued prepping for the regular season on Monday while also signing and waiving Ben Bentil to assign the power forward to Fort Wayne. We also learned about strong TV rating for the preseason broadcasts on FSI and take note of a few famili...
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Locked on Pacers - 10/24/16 - Pacers cut roster...
The Pacers trimmed their roster to the mandated 15-man limit on Sunday as they prepare for the regular season to begin on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. While Glenn Robinson III was the highlight of camp, rookie Georges Niang impressed the peo...
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Locked on Pacers - 10/21/16 - Paul George sound...
The latest preseason loss by the Pacers didn't sit well with Nate McMillan and Paul George, which had PG using post-game comments to challenge his team to be better. Also, the Pacers picked up a contract option on Myles Turner as the young fella contin...
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Locked on Pacers - 10/19/16 - Pacers spread off...
We discuss the latest info from the Fieldhouse and comments from Nate McMillan, Paul George and Monta Ellis as they prepare to wrap up preseason play in Milwaukee. We also look at the annual NBA GM survey and wonder what kind of market there may be for...
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Locked on Pacers - 10/18/16 - Pacers waive two,...
We check in on the Pacers with the latest roster and injury news, relaying comments from players and coach Nate McMillan while also wondering why anyone would worry about Paul George's contract until this season plays out.
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Locked on Pacers - 10/17/16 - Paul George winks...
We wrap up the Pacers' weekend and look ahead to the final full week of the preseason. A Friday night loss to Frank Vogel's Orlando Magic had the Pacers back at the Fieldhouse on Saturday with plenty to work on during practice.
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Locked on Pacers - 10/14/16 - Pacers on to Orla...
The Pacers continue preseason play in Orlando on Friday. After practicing in Evansville on Thursday, Glenn Robinson talked about his preseason play and Nate McMillan discussed Lavoy Allen altering his thoughts about using a 9 or 10-man rotations. Also,...
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Locked on Pacers - 10/13/16 - Pacers run past B...
The Pacers jumped out to a huge first half lead in route to cruising past the Bucks in preseason play. There were several highlight performances as Nate McMillan played a regular-season rotation for much of the game, even without Paul George.
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Locked on Pacers - 10/12/16 - Paul George is st...
Paul George is still sick, Myles Turner likes his team's depth and Jeff Teague is adjusting nicely to his new teammates as they learn to run with him. Also, Nate McMillan complained about his defense and while some of those concerns are due to preseaso...
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Locked on Pacers - 10/11/16 - What does spread ...
On episode 8 of Locked on Pacers we discuss Paul George missing practice and plans for the Pacers to play the full top of the rotation against the Bucks in Evansville. Also, do you consider Thad Young a spread four? Nate McMillan does.
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LOCKED ON PACERS - 10/10/16 - Who is making the...
On episode 7, we take a look back at the Pacers loss to the Bulls on Saturday, assess the current injury situation and look ahead to week three of preseason.