The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Pistons' impressive win over the Knicks and Cade Cunningham’s MVP-level performance at MSG. They then discuss Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account, Bennedict Mathurin’s explosive Clippers home debut, and Adam Silver finally addressing the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys share three things they are looking forward to for the rest of the season.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(06:19) The Pistons and Cade Cunningham shine at Madison Square Garden in win against the Knicks(14:56) Rockets survive against the Hornets(19:56) Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account(27:06) Bennedict Mathurin lifts the Clippers past the Nuggets(30:52) Adam Silver addresses the NBA's tanking issues(37:11) Potential new playoff teams(44:15) Cavs poised for a run in the East(49:27) Can the Spurs snag the no. 1 seed?(01:02:29) Which team can replicate the Pacers' title run last year?(01:07:36) Awards and All-NBA team turnover(01:16;45) What will happen with Darryn Peterson?Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby return ahead of All-Star weekend as they discuss their fond memories of the All-Star Game and how the game is viewed in a completely different way now. They also debate whether or not Adam Silver will address the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the season so far.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(35:00) All-Star Game memories(08:55) Will Adam Silver address the ongoing tanking in the league?(14:31) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week(23:50) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week(31:32) No. 2 loves of the week(40:14) No. 2 loathes of the week(47:00) No. 3 loves of the week(51:26) No. 3 loathes of the week(1:01:05) No. 4 loves of the week(1:06:02) No. 4 loathes of the week

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss the fight that broke out in the Hornets-Pistons game and their hope for a potential playoff series between the two teams. Next, the guys ask 10 questions heading into All-Star weekend.



(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:37) Hornets-Pistons fight club (09:06) Which team would have the best chance vs. Pistons in a Royal Rumble-style match? (13:48) Will the NBA be forced to go after teams who are tanking? (22:36) Which bottom-five team in each conference is in the best position going forward? (26:24) Are the Wolves a good team? (29:33) Would the Celtics be favorites if Jayson Tatum returns? (31:54) What teams in the East can defeat the Cavs in a seven-game series? (35:31) Which team you could see yourself liking more come playoffs? (39:05) What minor trade-deadline move will be discussed more come playoffs? (44:04) Who is the celebrity to crash a player interview? (50:08) Was the Super Bowl boring?



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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby recap a few trades made before the deadline and discuss how the Jazz, Pacers, and Wizards made trades that set up their future. They also discuss how Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with their respective teams and what their offseasons could look like. They also dive into how this trade deadline impacted the future of the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (03:33) Pacers get Ivica Zubac, a perfect fit for Tyrese Haliburton (11:04)The Wizards gave up nothing for Anthony Davis (17:18) Grizzlies in full rebuild by sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Jazz (39:19)Jacoby feels the Warriors are fumbling Steph Curry’s twilight years (40:58)The East is a four-team race, and it’s close, plus Philly (49:48)Knicks acquire Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans (1:00:35)The only team that could alter the playoffs is Cleveland (1:07:00)Jacoby and Verno’s Super Bowl pick, prop bets, and the under

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian H. Waters, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Verno and Jacoby return ahead of the trade deadline to discuss the latest news and rumors around the league, beginning with the latest report that James Harden and the Clippers are working on a trade to send him out of Los Angeles. They then go through the latest surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and debate which of the reported teams is most likely to acquire him. Next, the guys ask six questions ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(00:46) James Harden and the Clippers are reportedly working on a trade before the deadline(13:54) Giannis trade talks are heating up(24:10) What would you tell Jon Horst (Bucks GM) to prioritize in any Giannis trade?(33:11) Ja Morant's trade outlook(51:00) LeBron James, Lakers reportedly ready to move on from one another(46:23) Players with expiring contracts who could possibly be traded(53:35) Which player do you not want to see traded?(55:59) Which player do you want to see traded the most?(58:08) Which team that has no chance of contending needs a win-now move?(1:01:43) Best move to make for a team to contend next year(1:07:15) Realistic but hilarious trades that could happen(1:08:32) What non-NBA trade would you make? Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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