Monday Night Revenge Games, Good-Vibe Lakers, Steve Ballmer Is Being Sued, and Just How Good Are the Bulls?
Verno and Jacoby return to recap what was seemingly revenge night across the league yesterday. They discuss Myles Turner’s return to Indiana, Deandre Ayton taking control for the Lakers with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out, the latest on Ja Morant, and more. They next ask six questions about the NBA season so far.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(02:00) Myles Turner returns to Indiana, and Giannis beats the buzzer to win 117-115(10:45) Norman Powell and the Heat edge out the Clippers 120-119(12:26) Deandre Ayton dominates in his return to Portland as the Lakers beat the Blazers 123-115(15:02) What is going on with the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant?(27:30) The Jazz steal a win against the Celtics(29:45) A Knicks vibe check(34:48) Should we take the Lakers seriously?(41:39) Is it time we recalibrate the Bulls?(46:40) Where do the Pelicans go from here?(52:16) How much more does Pablo Torre know?(58:02) Can the Rockets stay this hot offensively?(01:05:16) What was Lester Jones thinking?
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No Problems Without Giannis for the Bucks, Wemby’s Vengeance Tour, and Despising ‘MJ: Insights to Excellence’
Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the Thursday night slate of games, which included a Bucks win without Giannis, the Spurs and Thunder remaining undefeated, and the Magic finally ending their losing streak. Next, the guys go through their loves and loathes from this week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch (02:43) Thursday night recap (24:25) Verno's and Jacoby’s loves (53:06) Verno's and Jacoby’s loathes Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto
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The Sixers New Window, Cedric Coward Experience, And Possible Overreactions
Verno and Jacoby are back after the first week of the NBA season. They go through Monday’s slate of games, discussing the Sixers' new window with Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe, the abundance of 40- and 50-point games to start the season, Verno’s reaction to watching Cedric Coward, Austin Reaves shining while playing without Luka Doncic, and more. Next, the guys share their possible overreactions from the first week of the season.
(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:58)The Sixers stay undefeated against the Magic(8:43) Lauri Markkanen drops 51 as the Jazz beat the Suns(10:45)Â Four Warriors score 20-plus points in the win against the Grizzlies(14:50)Â The Cedric Coward experience(23:42) Cooper Flagg injured in loss to Thunder(26:52) Austin Reaves shines without Luka Doncic(30:40) Victor Wembanyama continues his dominant play in a win against the Raptors(35:40) Possible overreaction no. 1: The Heat will be good(42:55) Possible overreaction no. 2: The Warriors are the 'Inside the NBA' of the NBA(49:15)) Possible overreaction no. 3: Overconsumed with consuming a scandal(55:10) Possible overreaction no. 4:Â The Nuggets' best offseason acquisition was Jamal Murray(58:00) Possible overreaction no. 5: Victor Wembanyama is already the most dominant player in the NBA(1:02:40) Possible overreaction no. 6: Jaylen Brown should be punished(1:07:40) Possible overreaction no. 7: Tyrese Maxey is the next superstar(1:09:12) Possible overreaction no. 8: Not worried about the Pacers(0:11:10) Possible overreaction no. 9: This will be the craziest scoring-output season of all time(1:15:25) Possible overreaction no. 10: Seeing Draymond Green struck by lightning will be awesome
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Steph Says Night-Night to the Nuggets, Youth Sport Knicks, Gambling Scandal, and Our Loves and Loathes
Verno and Jacoby return to recap the absolutely amazing start of the NBA season. They also discuss Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones getting arrested as a part of an investigation related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. Next, it's the return of Verno and Jacoby’s loves and loathes from the first week of the NBA season.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch(02:29) Thunder 2-0 after back-to-back double OT wins(09:20) Warriors survive OT thriller against Nuggets(20:16) Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and the NBA gambling scandal(38:24) Verno and Jacoby’s loves(01:06:35) Verno and Jacoby’s loathes
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2025-26 NBA Season Preview: The Wide-Open East, Can KD make a Difference With Houston, and Are the Warriors Any Good?
The season is finally here! Verno and Jacoby give you their previews for the upcoming season by going through each conference to predict the final standings, awards, Finals matchups, and more!
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch(03:13) NBC announces Michael Jordan’s role for their NBA broadcast(06:00) Eastern Conference Preview: Top six teams(23:10) Eastern Conference Preview: Play-in and bottom teams(42:10) Western Conference Preview: Top six teams(01:01:17) Western Conference Preview: Play-in and bottom teams(01:10:30) Award Predictions: Who we want to win instead of who will actually win
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Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
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