The Pacers take Game 6 and force a Game 7 back in OKC, so Verno and Jacoby discuss the Pacers' dominant performance and their expectations for the first Game 7 in the Finals since 2016. They discuss the performances by T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin, and Tyrese Haliburton; the difference a small-market home crowd makes; which Thunder players they trust to perform; and their overall excitement for a decisive Game 7. Next, the guys discuss the impact of the Lakers being sold, the expected extension of Ime Udoka (and the unexpected extension of Billy Donovan), what’s going on with prospect Ace Bailey, and more on next week’s draft.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(0:54) Pacers Force Game 7: 108-91
(28:34) Game 7: Pacers vs. Thunder [-8.5]
(51:31) Lakers Sell For $10 Billion
(54:27) Expect NBA Expansion Teams This Summer?
(57:26) Ime Udoka and Billy Donovan Sign Contract Extensions
(59:25) NBA Draft Preview
(1:11:54) Game 7 Picks

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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