The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby share live reactions while Luka Doncic drops 60 points as the Lakers' win streak continues, Victor Wembanyama silences the Suns (and Jacoby) with a game-winner, and they have an interesting debate about astrology and discover a new way that it relates to the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:31) Red-hot Charlotte on a roll after its 4-14 start to the season

(02:16) Luka drops 60 for the Lakers: Historic night in Miami

(06:25) Wemby silences Jacoby: Spurs' clutch 101-100 win vs. Suns

(10:36) Pistons’ big opportunity: Prove they’re not Cade-dependent

(20:06) Loves and Loathes

(20:25) Verno Loves: Tomahawk poster by Rasheer Fleming

(26:20) Jacoby Loves: Luka and the Lakers’ vibe is different

(31:35) Verno Loathes: Watching the Nuggets implode vs. the Grizzlies

(40:14) Jacoby Loathes: The position the Pelicans are in

(42:02) Verno Loves: Dejounte Murray’s Achilles return

(45:04) Jacoby Loves: The Eastern Conference solidified a lot at the trade deadline

(47:13) Verno Loathes: 65-game rule needs to be amended for injury

(51:31) Jacoby Loathes: Anyone who believes in astrology

(56:17) Verno Loves: Carlos Boozer repping son Cameron

(58:16) Jacoby Loves: Nebraska wins first NCAA tournament game in school history

(01:02:55) Verno Loathes: Draymond the “jerkface”

(01:06:46) Jacoby Loathes: Anthony Davis ‘Punk'd’ show

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Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups and the Hawks' rise in the East, they ask some important questions before the homestretch, and introduce the Prospector.

Welcome to The Mismatch!

(0:55) The Atlanta Hawks' win streak reaches 10 in a row

(8:30) Suns-Celtics: Jaylen Brown drops a season-high 41 points to seal thriller

(12:20) Lakers-Rockets: Lakers turn back the clock with defensive win

(16:13) Six questions before the homestretch

(16:32) Can all 10 teams in the East win two games in the playoffs?

(21:35) Are the Thunder the team everyone wants to lose?

(28:12) Do we need to take the Lakers seriously as a West contender?

(34:34) What do we think of expansion?

(38:42) Who would the Knicks rather see: Raptors or Magic?

(41:53) Who’s the top-4 seed in each conference you trust the least?

(45:10) The Prospector joins the show

(47:35) The Prospector's favorite prospects

(50:52) The Prospector is out on these prospects

(53:39) The Prospector's deep cuts

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Verno and Jacoby return to recap the Thunder-Celtics matchup, Kawhi Leonard’s brilliance, and Luka effortlessly scoring 50. Then they discuss their loves and loathes for this past week.

Welcome to The Mismatch!1:25 Thursday's games: Thunder beat the Celtics7:16 Thursday's games: Middleton turns back the clock for Mavs12:52 Verno Loves: Kawhi Leonard is a marvel to watch16:14 Jacoby Loves: The experience at the Intuit Dome22:24 Verno Loathes: Refs ejecting Jaylen Brown in Celtics-Spurs28:17 Jacoby Loathes: Bam scoring “Hatey Three”32:44 Verno Loves: Jalen Johnson having a historic season36:12 Jacoby Loves: Joe Mazzulla should be in the “Coach of the Year” convo37:43 Verno Loathes: Everyone hating on the Pistons42:12 Jacoby Loathes: How Luka is covered even after scoring 51pts46:59 Verno Loves: The Orlando Magic getting on track53:31 Jacoby Loves: Jokic-Murray duo57:40 Verno Loathes: Dwight Howard’s retirement announcement1:02:23 Jacoby Loathes: L.A. traffic sucks!

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Verno and Jacoby return to recap last night’s matchup between the Thunder and Nuggets. Then they address their levels of concern for the Pistons, Rockets, and Knicks and the effects of Jayson Tatum returning from injury. 

(00:43) SGA ties Wilt, then steals Nikola Jokic’s soul: OKC’s game of the year 

(14:41) Verno “walks back” his Lu Dort take on his uncontrollable movements 

(21:47) Jacoby and Verno’s level of concern: Major, minor, or meh 

(22:33) Concern level for Knicks two games after losing streak in L.A.: Minor 

(29:13) Concern level for the Pistons' losing streak: Major 

(35:01) Concern level for the Rockets getting waxed: Major 

(41:03) Concern level for the 76ers: Major 

(44:56) Concern level for Michael Jordan’s concept of excellence: Meh 

(51:05) Concern level for the East with Tatum back: Major 

(56:08) Concern level for the Hornets being mediocre: Meh 

(01:01:52) Concern level for Magic City Night being canceled: Minor 

(01:09:48) Concern level for the lack of drama in the West: Meh 

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Verno and Jacoby discuss a couple of anticipated debuts as Jayson Tatum gets ready to suit up for the Celtics and Trae Young finally steps on the floor for the Wizards. They also get into SGA's fashion choice for a warm day in NYC.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(2:34) Thursday’s games: Spurs are great with 71 points in the first half(7:45) Loves and loathes(7:54) Verno loves: Tatum returns and makes his 2025-26 debut(15:14) Jacoby loves: Trae Young debuts with the Wizards(18:33) Verno loathes: Jokic’s dirty play(22:32) Jacoby loathes: Doc Rivers's retirement(24:19) Verno loves: NBC's throwback and storyteller era(31:23) Jacoby loves: The dangerous teams of the Eastern Conference(34:17) Verno loathes: Marcus Smart’s ugly shots at Memphis(38:29) Jacoby loathes: SGA covered in fur from the nose to the toes(41:31) Verno loves: Two-way success stories(47:21) Jacoby loves: The Hawks’ win streak heating up(50:33) Verno loathes: Scoot's struggles in the Grizzlies-Blazers game(56:19) Jacoby loathes: Sad-watching the Celtics lose with Bill SimmonsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers:  Brian H. Waters and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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