Scott Agness is in his 11th season as a beat writer covering the Indiana Pacers. Click here to read more of his work at FieldhouseFiles.com.
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, it’s time for a midseason report. Former Pacer Eddie Gill joins to break down the Pacers’ first 41 games.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
- The 23-18 start and how surprising it has been … to everyone
- His role as an analyst on Bally Sports Indiana and the Pacers Radio Network (1:25)
- On the Pacers’ magic in the first three months and quickly coming together (3:45)
- Impact of Tyrese Haliburton (6:45)
- How players know their roles and they’re ego-free (11:15)
- Biggest surprise/breakout player not named Andrew Nembhard (14:00)
- Rick Carlisle evolving as a head coach (17:30)
- Getting Chris Duarte involved and going (22:40)
- Managing and improving on their slow starts (24:30)
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