There’s plenty to talk about now five games into the Pacers’ first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors. - On this week’s episode of the Vigilant Sports Pacers Podcast, Mike Mazzeo of ESPN.com joins to analyze the series and the Pacers’ big collapse in the fourth quarter of Game 5 that cost them a lead in the series. - Mazzeo has been covering the series from the Raptors’ perspective. During the regular season, he’s a beat reporter covering the 21-win Brooklyn Nets. That said, there’s no doubt he’s having a good time covering a series between two quality teams. - With Game 6 set for 7:30 pm ET, the Pacers face elimination down 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. - See Also: ESPNEWS to televise its first live NBA Playoff game Friday: Pacers-Raptors Game 6 - Subscribe to the Pacers Podcast on iTunes. (And, if you like the podcast, please leave a review.) - I welcome your questions and comments @ScottAgness on Twitter or via email. - Topics Discussed: - - * His expectations entering the series - * If the players feel the weight of Toronto lacking a series win in 15 years - * The Pacers’ meltdown in Game 5 - * The chess match between the head coaches - * Contrasting bench contributions - * Paul George’s amazing season