The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby discuss the expected Game 2 Thunder victory and how Game 2 was the best of the best of the Thunder and the worst of the worst of the Pacers. They discuss how the media is viewing Tyrese Haliburton and why the narrative around him might be misconstrued. They then dive into their expectations for Games 3 and 4 in Indianapolis, as well as the series going forward. Next, the guys examine what the injuries to Zach Edey and Darius Garland could mean for the Grizzlies and Cavs, respectively; what Atlanta’s front office changes signal; and whether Jason Kidd might end up coaching the Knicks.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(0:27) Thunder Take Game 2 Over Pacers: 123-107 (TIED 1-1)
(15:28) Expectations for Haliburton at Home
(31:18) Is There A Small Market Home Court Advantage?
(36:33) Thunder [-5] vs. Pacers (TIED 1-1)
(52:00) Zach Edey and Darius Garland Injury Updates
(59:00) Hawks Hire New Front Office Execs
(1:04:14) Knicks Flirting with Jason Kidd as Next Coach
(1:12:13) Wemby: Shaolin Monk?!

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

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Verno and Jacoby recap a wild NBA Finals Game 1 that saw the Pacers come back yet again to beat the Thunder and take a 1-0 series lead. They go through all the stats and numbers and try to figure out how the Pacers came back, as well as how they continue to have these impressive wins in the playoffs. Is it time to finally put some respect on the Pacers? What adjustments will OKC make for Game 2? Next, the guys briefly discuss the fallout from the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(0:23) Pacers Stun Thunder: 111-110 (IND 1-0)
(11:17) Finals Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder [-320] Indiana Pacers [+260]
(14:15) Breaking Down the Matchup Adjustments
(25:20) Can The Pacers Win This Series?
(52:25) Knicks Fire Coach Thibs

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The Pacers beat the Knicks over the weekend to reach the Finals, where they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder! Before discussing the Finals, Verno questions Jacoby regarding the next steps for the Knicks after a disappointing ending to their season. Is it time for Thibs to go? Does this core stay intact for another year? Next, the guys make the case for a Pacers upset and discuss what it'll take to pull that off, as well as their hope for a competitive series. Lastly, the guys discuss Devin Booker's involvement in the Suns' head coaching search and the weird send-off ‘Inside the NBA’ has gotten despite the fact that the show will return next season on ESPN.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(2:23) Why Did the Knicks Lose?
(6:00) Would You Bring Back Coach Thibs?
(11:50) How Should the Knicks Change their Roster?
(18:52) The Pacers Path To The Finals [+530]
(27:27) Finals Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder [-750] Indiana Pacers [+530]
(50:50) Game 1: Pacers vs. Thunder [-9]
(55:17) Suns Nearing Decision to Hire Next Head Coach
(56:37) Thoughts on ESPN's Inside The NBA

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Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers to survive for at least one more game. Jacoby shares his experience from inside MSG, the Knicks' stingy defense, as well as the hot-and-cold playoff performances from Tyrese Haliburton. Have the Knicks figured out how to contain the Pacers? Next, the guys congratulate the Thunder for beating the Wolves in five games to reach the NBA Finals. They discuss the Thunder’s dominance for most of the series, SGA’s consistency, and what has been missing from the both conference finals.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(1:15) Knicks Defeat Pacers: 111-94 (IND 3-2)
(21:23) Tyrese Haliburton's Game 4 vs. Game 5 Performance
(32:32) Game 6 Preview: Knicks vs. Pacers [-4]
(51:09) Thunder Advance to the NBA Finals (OKC 4-1)
(55:58) What's Next for the T-Wolves?
(1:04:52) Thunder Look Better Than Ever After WCF Game 5

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Verno and Jacoby go through the Wolves nearly tying their series against the Thunder in Game 4. They discuss the need for Anthony Edwards to exert himself into the game, the Thunder’s resilience, the Wolves’ bench production, Chet Holmgren’s performance, and more. Next, the guys discuss the Knicks-Pacers series, and Jacoby shares his confidence level with the Knicks heading into Game 4 on Tuesday night.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(01:13) Thunder Defeat T-Wolves: 128-126 (OKC 3-1)
(08:55) Is Chet Holmgren the New Prototype?
(24:22) Ready to Accept the Thunder as the Finals Favorite?
(32:10) ECF: Pacers Up 2-1 on The Knicks
(38:50) KAT's Game 3 Performance: 24 Points, 15 Rebs
(45:32) Previewing Game 4: Knicks vs. Pacers [-2.5] (IND 2-1)
(57:40) Final Thoughts on the WCF
(1:06:06) Thank you to our Veterans

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The Thunder continue their dominance to take a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, as Verno and Jacoby recap Game 2 and debate what it’ll take for the Wolves to try to make this a series. They discuss how the Thunder’s Big Three of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren performed, Julius Randle’s disappearance, Mike Conley’s influence, and how the Thunder exploited the Wolves defense. Next, Jacoby shares his feelings after Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers came back to take Game 1 from the Knicks. Did the Knicks collapse, or was it a matter of a hot shooting stretch from Aaron Nesmith? Is Game 2 a must-win for the Knicks?

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(01:17) Thunder Defeat T-Wolves: 118-103 (OKC 2-0)
(14:19) Expectations for the T-Wolves at Home
(24:30) Have the Thunder Broke the T-Wolves?
(31:35) Comeback or Collapse: Knicks Lose to the Pacers: 138-135 (IND 1-0)
(45:11) How Are the Pacers Still Surprising Us?!
(49:54) Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks [-6]

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Verno and Jacoby return to break down the Nuggets' Game 7 loss and preview the start of the Western Conference finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder. They discuss how the Thunder can continue their championship run, debate whether people are still not giving enough credit to the Wolves for making back-to-back conference finals, and talk about who the best player in this series will be. Next, the guys discuss the rapidly growing rivalry between Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers and Jalen Brunson and the Knicks as they eagerly await Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. They discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’s role in the series, Andrew Nembhard’s shooting, why Haliburton’s up-and-down performances won’t matter as much, and why having Brunson feels like having Mariano Rivera.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(1:18) G7 Recap: Thunder Defeat Nuggets 125-93
(8:30) WCF Preview: Timberwolves vs. Thunder [-7.5]
(12:12) WCF Series Price: Thunder [-375] Timberwolves [+300]
(34:10) ECF Preview: Pacers vs. Knicks [-4.5]
(53:56) ECF Series Price: Knicks [-144] Pacers [+122]
(58:08) Evaluating the Biggest ECF X-Factors
(1:04:42) Shoutout to Jalen Rose's Leadership Academy: JRLA.COM
(1:07:02) Thanks for Watching!

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Verno and Jacoby react to the Nuggets taking Game 6 over the Thunder to force Game 7, preview the Celtics-Knicks Game 6, and discuss contract-year Julius Randle leading the T-Wolves past the Warriors and into the Western Conference finals.

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(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(1:11) Nuggets Defeat Thunder: 119-107 [TIED 3-3]
(21:45) Game 7 Preview: Nuggets vs. Thunder [-8]
(23:20) T-Wolves Defeat Warriors: 121-110 [MIN 4-1]
(36:05) Pacers Advance to ECF for Second Straight Season
(46:47) G6 Preview: Celtics vs. Knicks (-2.5) [NYK 3-2]
(1:00:50) Better WCF Matchup for the T-Wolves?

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
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Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks taking a 3-1 series lead over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's injury, the Mavericks winning the right to draft Cooper Flagg, Anthony Edwards's superstar performance, and more!

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(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(1:20) Timberwolves Defeat Warriors: 117-110 (MIN 3-1)

(11:55) Knicks Defeat Celtics: 121-113 (NYK 3-1)

(33:30) Reaction to the Mavericks Winning the Draft Lottery

(43:35) What's Next for Giannis?

(52:25) Game 5 Preview: Pacers vs. Cavs (IND 3-1)

(57:35) Game 5 Preview: Nuggets vs. Thunder [-10.5] (TIED 2-2)

(1:08:20) MJ IS BACK!

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Verno and Jacoby break down the Timberwolves' win on Thursday night, which ties up their series with the Warriors; the Knicks' incredible second comeback over the Celtics; and the Cavaliers' collapse versus the Pacers. Then they preview Thunder-Nuggets Game 3.

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(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(1:13) Timberwolves defeat Warriors: 117-93 (tied 1-1)

(18:34) Knicks stun Celtics AGAIN (NYK 2-0)

(46:13) Nuggets steal home-court advantage from Thunder (tied 1-1)

(56:02) Cavs collapse vs. Pacers (IND 2-0)

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian

Social: Keith Fujimoto

Music: "New Frontier": JG1MFMNUC8ZGQBSA

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