Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers
The Athletic
Fieldhouse Files is a Pacers podcast from reporter Scott Agness, who's been around The Fieldhouse since 2003. He delivers comprehensive coverage of the team, tracking how the Pacers are performing on the court as well as going deep into stories about the team off the court.
Location:
Indianapolis, United States
Networks:
The Athletic
Description:
Fieldhouse Files is a Pacers podcast from reporter Scott Agness, who's been around The Fieldhouse since 2003. He delivers comprehensive coverage of the team, tracking how the Pacers are performing on the court as well as going deep into stories about the team off the court.
Twitter:
@ScottAgness
Language:
English
Episodes
R2G2: Pacers Postgame Show - Another Missed Opportunity
5/9/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from May 6, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 3 will be on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:54:40
R2G1: Pacers Postgame Show - McConnell up, Haliburton and Officials Down
5/6/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from May 6, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 2 will be on Wednesday — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:58:33
Pacers-Knicks Round 2 Preview — with Steve Popper of Newsday
5/6/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers and Knicks advanced in the playoffs and now meet again in the postseason for the first time in 2013. I’ll preview the series, and then Steve Popper of Newsday joins to share his insight on the Knicks.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
02:25 Jalen Brunson, his play and ties to several Pacers
10:55: Pacers’ pace vs rebounding
16:09: Steve Popper’s favorite storyline as the series gets started
21:15: On OG Anunoby and his health
31:35: Brunson’s emergence and the pieces around him
37:37: Revenge series for Obi Toppin, who returns home
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Duration:00:43:06
R1G6: Pacers Postgame Show - Moving On For the First Time Since 2014
5/2/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from May 2, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 6 close-out win over the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 1 against the New York Knicks will be on Monday, May 6 at Madison Square Garden — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:45:25
R1G5: Pacers Postgame Show - Outscored by 31 over final three Qs
5/1/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 30, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 5 blowout loss at Fiserv Forum. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 6 is on Thursday in Indy — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:32:36
R1G4: Pacers Postgame Show - Myles Turner Roars Again
4/28/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 28, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 4 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 5 is on Tuesday in Milwaukee — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:49:06
R1G3: Pacers Postgame Show - survive and outlast for OT win
4/27/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 26, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 3 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, their first home playoff win since 2018. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 4 is on Sunday — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:30:44
Pacers-Bucks 1-1, Kevin Bowen on the first two games
4/25/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers returned to Indy with the first-round series even at 1-1 after their Game 2 win. They were calm and the moment wasn’t too big for them, Pascal Siakam went off — and they were able to run. I discussed the start to the series with Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
Siakam giving them a huge boost
Giannis Antetokounmpo easing back from injury
Andrew Nembhard is the X-factor
Coaching adjustments that were successful after Game 1
Game 2 TV issues leaves many fans disappointed and unable to watch
What to expect in Game 3
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Duration:00:26:08
R1G2: Pacers Postgame Show - Siakam scores 37 to even series at 1-1
4/24/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 23, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 win in Milwaukee. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 3 is on Friday — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:44:50
R1G1: Pacers Postgame Show - Bucks Take Game 1
4/21/2024
Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 21, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 1 loss in Milwaukee. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat.
Game 2 is on Tuesday — and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.
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Duration:00:49:21
Pacers-Bucks Round 1 preview, storylines, injuries — and Shams Charania
4/20/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, it’s playoff time! Pacers-Bucks begins on Sunday, then moves to Indy on Friday. Plus, Shams Charania joins to discuss the biggest storyline of the series: the health of the Bucks’ top two players.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
00:40: Pacers are back playing meaningful basketball again
02:20: Nope, it’s not a rivalry
05:00: Tyrese Haliburton’s concern one year ago
06:10: So much has changed since their last meeting on Jan. 3
14:35: Shams on the status of Giannis, Dame — and Caitlin Clark’s signature endorsement deal with Nike
23:00: Lillard needs to be special for Bucks
25:50: Big matchup that I’ll be watching closely
30:10: Other notes to pass along
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Duration:00:35:33
Pacers return to playoffs and face Bucks; FOS' Amanda Christovich on Caitlin Clark, WNBA Draft
4/15/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the NBA regular season is over, the Pacers clinched a playoff spot and tonight is the night. Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich joins to discuss Caitlin Clark and the WNBA Draft.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
01:00: Pacers beat Hawks to conclude regular season
05:25: Playoff berth clinched, Game 1 Sunday in Milwaukee
10:10: How Sunday was moving day in the NBA
11:30: How the Pacers and Bucks are different than when they last played in January
18:45: Amanda Christovich of FOS on Caitlinomics, draft night and how the WNBA needs to maximize its storytelling
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Duration:00:37:30
5 games left, Stephanie White on WBB & Caitlin Clark, Mike Nichols on Gainbridge
4/5/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers enter the final stretch of the season and Stephanie White joins to discuss Caitlin Clark and the women’s game from the Final Four in Cleveland. Then I’ll be joined by Mike Nichols of Group 1001 to hear about Gainbridge naming rights and their partnership with Clark.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
01:00: Latest Pacers news entering the final 10 days of the regular season
02:40: Disappointing loss to the Brooklyn Nets
05:20: Myles Turner’s finger injury
07:16 Turner’s appearance at Ascension St. Vincent
09:03: Oscar Tshiebwe’s ROY award and the Mad Ants’ season ending
11:06: T.J. McConnell being a finalist for a league-wide award
12:05: Interview with Stephanie White, former Fever player and coach — and the current coach of the Connecticut Sun
29:45: Interview with Mike Nichols, Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation at Group 1001
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Duration:00:46:34
Haliburton overcoming slump, Mathurin has surgery, Ben Wallace interview
3/28/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, Tyrese Haliburton is getting through a slump, Benn Mathurin had surgery and is out for the year, the Pacers are back from a road trip and there’s just eight games left; then, I’m joined by Hall of Famer Ben Wallace.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
03:20: On Tyrese Haliburton’s slump and the factors involved
08:23: Professional approach from T.J. McConnell
11:03: Playoff picture in the East
14:50: Inconsistency from this group and a poor showing in Chicago
19:10: Myles Turner breaks franchise blocks record
22:07: Doug McDermott returns from calf injury
25:00: Other notes — NBA shutting down G League ignite, PS&E renews partnership with Salesforce, Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark named to USA Basketball camp roster, Trey Buchanan commits to Iowa and a big shout-out to Indy’s own Michael Grady.
30:52: 1-on-1 interview with Hall of Famer Ben Wallace, the Detroit Pistons great, on his new mini-doc “The Chosen One.”
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Duration:00:43:14
Recapping Indy's All-Star Weekend
2/25/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, we’ll look back at Indy’s All-Star weekend, which was more than seven years in the making.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
5:43 Pacers’ set a new standard with an opening ceremony
11:35 Celebrity Game and Mathurin named Rising Stars MVP
14:45 Interview with Tamika Catchings
21:38 Herb Simon named Hall of Fame finalist
25:20: Interview with Cathy Engelbert
31:30 Steph v Sabrina highlights All-Star Saturday night
40:35 Context on the weekend demands for All-Stars
45:40: Comments from Paul George
48:20 Challenges faced by guests of ASW
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Duration:00:52:22
Recapping Indy's All-Star Weekend
2/25/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, we’ll look back at Indy’s All-Star weekend, which was more than seven years in the making.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
5:43 Pacers’ set a new standard with an opening ceremony
11:35 Celebrity Game and Mathurin named Rising Stars MVP
14:45 Interview with Tamika Catchings
21:38 Herb Simon named Hall of Fame finalist
25:20: Interview with Cathy Engelbert
31:30 Steph v Sabrina highlights All-Star Saturday night
40:35 Context on the weekend demands for All-Stars
45:40: Comments from Paul George
48:20 Challenges faced by guests of ASW
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Duration:00:52:22
Overtime Elite GM Damien Wilkins on playing for the Pacers, learning from Chad Buchanan
2/14/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, former Pacer Damien Wilkins joins the show. He’s the general manager of Overtime Elite and will be back in Indy this week for an event.
(Click here to read the story.)
Among the items discussed on this episode:
Why OTE and his role as general manager
OTE coming to Indy over All-Star Weekend
Kanon Catchings, nephew of Tamika
Being surprised by his fiancé with a gender reveal at a Pacers home game — “a moment I’ll never forget.”
His close relationship with GM Chad Buchanan and conversations about him possibly returning to the Pacers in a leadership, player development role
His pitch to players and families for OTE
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Duration:00:18:42
Pacers at the trade deadline, why they moved Buddy Hield and GM Chad Buchanan's full comments
2/13/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, I’ll discuss the Pacers’ moves at the trade deadline, which centered around moving Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
Little movement until trade deadline day.
The value of pre-agency and how impactful it can be.
Why the Pacers and Hield were headed for a divorce.
How Hield’s future possible earnings impacted his present.
Why would they trade for Cory Joseph, then waive him.
Four options for the front office with the open roster spot.
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Duration:00:45:20
Haliburton returning, All-NBA considerations, Celtics' TV voice Drew Carter, Oscar Tshiebwe
1/30/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the Pacers went 3-1 on their homestand with wins over Philadelphia and Phoenix. The team is battling the injury bug and Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return Tuesday at Boston. And to preview that matchup, I’m joined by Drew Carter, the Celtics’ new TV voice on NBC Sports Boston. Plus, Oscar Tshiebwe discusses his rookie season and being added to the G League Up Next Game.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
Haliburton plans to play in Boston on national TV.
His hamstring injury and why he must play in 32 of the final 35 games in order to qualify for All-NBA and being eligible for a huge escalator in his new contract.
What I’ve been told about his two fringe games in question.
12:05: Drew Carter on his broadcast career, the Celtics’ season and dominance at home, and facing the Pacers again.
36:47: Oscar Tshiebwe on learning he would be involved at NBA All-Star Weekend, informing his mom first, his rookie season, splitting time between the Pacers and Mad Ants, wanting to “dominate” on the court and learning from Haliburton and Turner.
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Duration:00:44:20
Season half over, Siakam acquired, Haliburton named All-Star starter, Fuson to retire
1/26/2024
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, the 2023-24 season is half over and there’s been defensive improvements. Plus, the Pacers dealt for All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton returns and then sits again (and has been voted All-Star starter), and CEO Rick Fuson announces his retirement.
Among the items discussed on this episode:
01:00: Haliburton being a starter, the top vote-getter among Eastern Conference guards for the 2024 All-Star game in Indy. Plus, his injury and brief return in Portland.
10:30: Pacers succeeding in acquiring Siakam, how it happened and his mindset joining the team.
32:55: Status report at the midway point and the defense ranking 17th over the last 15 games.
38:45: Longtime Pacers Sports & Entertainment executive Rick Fuson, the current CEO, to retire June 18.
45:20: Interview with former Indiana Sports Corp. president Ryan Vaughn about Fuson.
50:10: Second-year guard Bennedict Mathurin celebrated at Arizona, Indy’s airport basketball court went viral and Commission Row opened.
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Duration:00:55:50