Ric and Brendan discuss their expectations for the Indiana Pacers this season without Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, Rick Carlisle's evolution as a coach, how coaches get players to buy into a game plan, the East's top four teams and where the Miami Heat fit into the Eastern Conference picture.

1:38 Ric and Brendan compare notes on the ability to sleep on planes and travelling commercial vs. charter vs. private jet

8:57 Optimism about the Pacers despite the loss of Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner

14:25 Does Rick Carlisle qualify as a genius? The hosts give the same answer. Also: Brendan shares the Carlisle game plans that won the Mavs' 2011 title

19:39 The secret to a coach getting players to buy into a game plan

24:28 What hurts young teams the most

30:00 Carlisle's connection with players in Dallas

38:00 Why the Bennedict Mathurin-Rick Carlisle relationship has worked

48:32 Who the top 4 teams in the East are going into the season

55:00 Where the Miami Heat are in the equation

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