Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, after a gloomy start, the Pacers went on their first win streak, and went 3-1 on a homestand before heading on the road. Rick Carlisle celebrated his 1,000th career win at last, news with the Boom and Pacers Sports & Entertainment. And then, I’ve got to talk IU football before leaving for the national title gameAmong the items discussed on this episode:Pacers reached the midpoint of the season amid a turnaround, going 3–1 on a homestand and winning four of five games after a historically poor 6–31 start that included a franchise-record 13-game losing streak.Carlisle earned career win No. 1,000 in Charlotte, a milestone reached during a season defined by constant roster churn, shifting rotations, and tactical experimentation.An uptick in defense, including a quick, low-foul game against Boston (14 combined fouls) and “illegal screen.”Pascal Siakam’s All-Star candidacy.Trade-deadline discussion — and why it shouldn’t be assumed Bennedict Mathurin is on the wa