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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