Marc Dykton

Indianapolis

Producer and Blogger at WFNI-AM (Indianapolis, IN)

Producer/On-air personality & blogger of @1075thefan. Husband, 3x girl dad, 2x Vegemite survivor.

Articles

Carlisle: Haliburton Likely Game-Time Decision For Game 6

1 week ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

The Pacers face a must-win Game 6 on Thursday night but could be facing their toughest task without their All-Star guard. Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury has all eyes on it ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Rick Carlisle joined us and discussed Haliburton’s status among other things.
Carlisle: Assesses Pacers Heading Into Critical Game 3

2 weeks ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

The Pacers stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals but got a reality check in Game 2 as the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a win to even up the series. The series now heads to Indianapolis for a critical Game 3 and head coach Rick Carlisle stopped by for his weekly conversation to discuss what went wrong in Game 2, how they avoid the same issues in Game 3 and going forward as well as Tyrese Haliburton’s noticeable limp in his postgame press conference. “We haven’t played well enough.
Rick Carlisle Previews Game 4, Nesmith A Game-Time Decision

1 month ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

The Pacers did something in Game 3 they have rarely done this postseason. took their foot off the gas. They allowed the New York Knicks to rebound from a 20-point deficit and pull out the Game 3 win. Tonight’s Game 4 is critical for both teams. The Pacers don’t want to lose home-court advantage, and the Knicks don’t want to head back to Madison Square Garden down 3-1. Rick Carlisle knows the importance of tonight’s Game 4 for both teams.
Rick Carlisle Previews Pacers-Knicks In The ECF!

1 month ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

The Pacers get ready to open their Eastern Conference Finals series with the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden and head coach Rick Carlisle joined us ahead of the series opener. Carlisle discussed a ton of topics with us, including what’s different from last year’s Knicks squad from the one they’ll be facing this year. “They’ve got [Jalen] Brunson and [Josh] Hart, which is similar to last year.
We Can't Just Be Happy to Be Here

1 month ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

The Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, becoming the first team in NBA history to make the conference finals in back-to-back years without being a top three seed in either year. They’ll now await the winner of the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks series with a chance to head to the NBA Finals. Hours after closing out the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joined the show to discuss their ambitions going forward.
Rick Carlisle Previews Potential Close Out Game 5

1 month ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

The Pacers have an opportunity to close out their series with the Cleveland Cavaliers in tonight’s Game 5. The Pacers have taken advantage of a banged up Cavs roster but have also risen to the challenge of taking on the top-seeded Cavs. Head coach Rick Carlisle joined us this morning to discuss tonight’s potential close out game as well as Bennedict Mathurin’s ejection in Game 4. Close out games are really hard. To be able to do it, you have to be at your absolute best.
Carlisle: Pacers Need To Continue Up-Tempo Vs. Cavaliers

1 month ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

CLOSE The Pacers are going to try and take a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight and head coach Rick Carlisle joined us to discuss the hot shooting in Game 1, Tyrese Haliburton taking the next step as far as being the star player on the team and improving his defense and a whole lot more. “We’ve got to do a better job of getting back [on defense].
Pacers Use Depth, Relentlessness To Stun Cavs In Game 1

1 month ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

CLOSE How the hell do you like that, Cleveland? The Pacers walked into the Rocket Arena on Sunday evening and took it to the Cavaliers, something few teams were able to do the entire regular season. A 121-112 Game 1 stunning victory has Cavs fans headed to the exits early as the Pacers relentless pace and shooting kept their beloved on their heels.
What Is Riley Leonard's Future With Colts?

1 month ago | wtlcfm.com | Marc Dykton

CLOSE The Colts had a busy weekend with the NFL Draft and outside of first-round pick, Tyler Warren, the name that seems to be the most notable out of their 2025 Draft class was their sixth-round selection. With the 189th overall pick, the Colts selected Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard.
Rick Carlisle Joins Us Ahead of Critical Game 5

2 months ago | 1075thefan.com | Marc Dykton

CLOSE The Pacers have a chance to close out the Milwaukee Bucks in front of the home crowd in tonight’s Game 5. The loss of Damian Lillard to a torn Achilles is a huge blow to a Milwaukee team facing a 3-1 deficit and the Pacers need to make sure to not let their foot off the gas in the series.