Pacers Lose to Wizards, Move to 2nd in Lottery Odds + NBA Anti-Tanking Rules

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci break down what the loss means for Indiana’s Top-4 odds and why the jump from fourth to second is important.

We also dive into the on-court developments:

• Jarace Walker’s big game and what it says about his continued growth and confidence
• Jay Huff playing meaningful, productive minutes and making his case in the rotation
• Taelon Peter finding his three-point shot, showing real progress offensively
• And injury updates on Kam Jones and Aaron Nesmith, and how their absences are impacting the rotation and evaluation process

Then we zoom out...With reports that the league is preparing to enforce stricter anti-tanking rules beginning in 2027, we discuss what that could mean for teams like Indiana moving forward. Is this the final window for strategic positioning? And how might the NBA reshape draft incentives?

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