Verno and Jacoby are back as they break down Monday's slate of NBA games and discuss what was one of the most exciting nights of NBA basketball in a long time. They also discuss the Mavs' inevitable decision to fire GM Nico Harrison. Next, the guys share six observations from the NBA season after the first games of the season.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(02:50) Desmond Bane’s buzzer-beater lifts the Magic past the Blazers
(04:50) Pistons win again in OT after Cade Cunningham’s career night
(10:25) The Heat survive the Cavs in OT after a wild back-and-forth game
(17:22) The Spurs rally past the Bulls behind Victor Wembanyama's 18 points in the fourth quarter
(28:54) Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks edge past Cooper Flagg and the Mavs
(42:25) Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle lead the Wolves past the Jazz
(44:04) The Mavs announce Nico Harrison’s firing
(47:24) Grayson Allen hits a Suns franchise record of 10 3-pointers in the Suns' win over the Pelicans
(50:31) The Clippers fall to the Hawks for their fifth straight loss
(53:22) Observation no. 1: Is a Ja Morant trade best for all parties involved?
(01:08:36) Observation no. 2: Expect several new All-Stars
(01:13:23) Observation no. 3: The Rockets are the best watch in the NBA
(01:16:37) Observation no. 4: Do early-season victories matter?
(01:23:32) Observation no. 5: The Amazon studio show might be on to something
(01:28:30) Observation no. 6: The East is more open than we thought

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