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• Spurs vs. Knicks. Youth vs. Experience. The NBA Finals Are Here! 02.06.2026 1ч 11мин

  Verno and Jacoby are back to break down how a remarkably poised Spurs squad knocked off Oklahoma City in seven—then turn their full attention to the Finals. They dig into the tactical chess match of stopping Victor Wembanyama, why Josh Hart is the Knicks' X-factor, and whether Mitchell Robinson can be effective with a busted finger. Plus, the regular-season history between these two teams, MVP odds, and why New York City is already losing its mind before tip-off. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:14) Dissecting the WCF–What impressed you most about the Spurs-Thunder series? (4:24) Is the discourse toward Chet warranted? (17:24) Western Conference team building: How will teams deal with the Spurs and Wemby? (20:46) Confidence is contagious for the Spurs: Rookie Dylan Harper plays like a veteran (27:35) Knicks are underdogs even though they breezed through the ECF (30:33) What we learned from the Spurs-Knicks regular-season matchups (34:10) Keys to win for the Knicks: Josh Hart (45:12) Wemby and Brunson are the betting favorites for Finals MVP (47:48) What really happened to Mitchell Robinson and his broken pinkie? (53:53) Changing of the guard in the NBA: Spurs' youth over Knicks veterans (1:00:23) The Knicks are giving Gotham something to cheer about The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming.  Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan.com to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Spurs Force Game 7, and the Draft Lottery Conundrum 29.05.2026 1ч 9мин

   Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Spurs' Game 6 win over the Thunder and give their keys to Game 7. Then, they discuss the news of Mitchell Robinson breaking his pinkie finger and the new draft lottery rules. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Thunder-Spurs: WCF headed to Game 7, Spurs defeat Thunder 118-91 (5:32) Rim protection: Spurs held Thunder to 91 points (lowest playoff output) (11:58) Flip-flopped series: Spurs turn the tables on Thunder (18:08) Spurs-Thunder: Both teams have shown non-competitive moments (23:00) Distractions behind the benches: Nuns and boobs (29:13) Small-market fans are not ready for a "New York State of Mind" (34:37) Knicks' championship path:  Need Spurs to take down Thunder (43:42) Spurs-Thunder Game 7 preview: Low-scoring war determines the winner (48:57) Instant reaction: President Trump heading to the Finals (50:54) NBA approves radical 3-2-1 anti-tanking reform for draft lottery The Ringer is Committed to responsible gaming.  Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• The Knicks Return to the NBA Finals, and How to Blow Up the Cavs With KOC 26.05.2026 1ч 12мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Knicks returning to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cavs in the Eastern conference finals and preview Game 5 of Spurs-Thunder. Then they are joined by Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor to discuss the issues with the Cavs’ roster, the Knicks’ chances in the NBA championship, and the new NBA lottery rules. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Knicks destroy Cavs 130-93, punch ticket to NBA Finals (2:22) Knicks run out opponents with 11 straight playoff wins (12:29) Gotham stands tall: first NBA Finals since 1999 (19:10) Cleveland lame: Knicks’ average margin of victory +18.5 ppg (26:48) Cavs future retool: Mitchell + Mobley close to contending (30:38) Thunder-Spurs preview: OKC’s lack of offense, series tied 2-2 (38:59) Kevin O’Connor from Yahoo Sports joins the show (42:51) Cavs autopsy report: KOC breaks down the future of the Cavs (49:45) Knicks favorites to win it all? (53:19) KOC headline: Wemby turns SGA into DeMar DeRozan (01:01:30) KOC the FIXER: how the NBA is f**king over the Grizzlies Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com  Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Guest: Kevin O’Connor Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Knicks Take a 2-0 Lead, Spurs-Thunder Head to San Antonio Tied at 1 22.05.2026 1ч 7мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Knicks' Game 2 win over the Cavs and recap Spurs-Thunder Game 2. Then, they preview the remainder of each series, dissect the Giannis trade rumors, and look at the NBA All-Rookie teams. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Knicks-Cavs: NY takes Game 2 with 109-93 victory, Josh Hart 26 pts (09:31) Wave of Knicks fandom throughout the five boroughs (11:53) Ice-cold Cavs: Shooting woes continue, 35 percent FG in Game 2 (17:13) Knicks-Cavs: Worst of the conference finals, series ends in five (24:10) Thunder-Spurs recap: Physical WCF battle, turnovers kill Spurs (29:15) SGA 30 pts, 12-24 FG, OKC 34 Assists (second-highest in the playoffs) (34:15)  Wemby 21 pts, 10 pts in the paint (down sharply from 26 pts in Game 1) (43:47) Thunder vs. the World: Can the Spurs rebound in Game 3? (49:16) NBA All-Rookie First Team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper, and Coward (52:06) All-Rookie Second Team: Bailey, Fears, Murray-Boyles, Raynaud, and Queen (55:09) Giannis trade watch: Bucks open to offers (57:56) Jeff Van Gundy as the Blazers' next head coach? Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Wemby Shines in Game 1, and a Knicks-Cavs Preview 19.05.2026 1ч 17мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to the classic Game 1 of the Western Conference finals and give their thoughts on Game 2. They also preview the Eastern Conference finals featuring the Knicks and Cavaliers. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:00) Spurs-Thunder: “Harwood Classic,” Spurs win Game 1, 122-115 (2OT) (6:40) Alex Caruso has the game of his life: 31 pts to keep Thunder in the game (10:15) Wemby with an MVP performance: 41 pts, 24 reb with a logo 3-pointer (17:15) Thunder need some soul searching after Game 1. SGA 24 pts, Chet 8 pts (24:28) Small market atmosphere in Oklahoma City and San Antonio (26:06) Refs make the right calls and keep the game moving (33:34) Looking ahead to the rest of the series: Smoking on that OKC - Thunder in 6 (41:02) Insane stats from Game 1:  Rookie Dylan Harper has a historic night (50:56) Knicks-Cavs Preview: New York is a different team from the start of the season (56:51) Cavs' inconsistent play in the playoffs; Knicks are the clear favorite (1:02:23) Shams breaking the MVP news before Amazon (1:03:59) Story time with Verno and Jacoby Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Who Will Meet the Knicks and Thunder? Plus, Loves and Loathes. 15.05.2026 1ч 32мин

  Welcome to The Mismatch! Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Spurs and Cavs taking a 3-2 lead in their respective series and give their thoughts on the pivotal Game 6s on Friday. Plus, they give their Loves and Loathes for the past week and remember Brandon Clarke. Welcome To The Mismatch !  (2:02) Cavs-Pistons Game 6 preview: Cleveland leads series 3-2 (9:48) Spurs-Wolves Game 6 preview: San Antonio leads series 3-2 (16:30) Jacoby Loves: Tony Brothers (the no-call and the Finch fight) (20:11) Verno Loves: Ajay Mitchell scoring 22.5 PPG and a playoff career high of 28 points (28:24) Jacoby Loathes: Wemby dominating the MVP race (forever) (31:34) Verno Loathes: The James Harden experience (35:54) Jacoby Loves: KAT "unlocking" his role after half a year (40:48) Verno Loves: Sixth man "swingers" dominating the playoffs (44:30) Jacoby Loathes: The "bump-and-jump" shoulder bump (47:19) Verno Loathes: Philly’s phony explanations (55:07) Jacoby Loves: Spurs rookie sensation Dylan Harper (56:39) Verno Loves: Popovich “speaking life into you” (a must-read article) (1:00:57) Jacoby Loathes: All the endless LeBron narratives (1:06:15) Verno Loathes: The Bucks' dysfunction and Doc’s laissez-faire approach (1:12:13) Jacoby Loves: Barkley’s "That’s a pretty man" crush on Max Strus (1:14:05) Verno Loves: The NBA combine measurements and wingspans (1:21:09) Jacoby Loathes: The “Nothing Is Everything” Skyrizi commercial (1:22:41) Verno Loathes: The passing of Brandon Clarke (1996-2026) The 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) 389-5091 Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Thunder Sweep Lakers, Cavs Tie it at 2 and Pivotal Game 5 for Spurs-T’Wolves 12.05.2026 1ч 9мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchups. The Thunder remain undefeated as they sweep the Lakers, and the Cavs tie the series at 2 with the Pistons. They also preview Game 5 between the Spurs and the T’Wolves and examine the Knicks' run and the NBA Draft Lottery. Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:05) Thunder-Lakers: Lakers fought hard in a 115-110 loss (7:41) Thunder Dominate playoffs, Sweep Suns and Lakers (10:11) Lebron Swept: Time to take a pay cut or retire? (16:20) Pistons-Cavs: Mitchell drops 43 pts in 112-103 Win, series tied 2-2 (25:44) Knicks Sweep Sixers 4-0: 497points, averaging 124+ PPG (30:31) Plenty of rest for Anunoby and crew before Eastern Conference Finals (37:35) Wemby was tossed for Flagrant 2 in the 2nd quarter, time served by the NBA. (44:00) Wolves need ‘Super’ Ant: Edwards needs to go off to Advance. (46:00)  Dylan Harper: Rookies having moments in the Playoffs (54:21) NBA Draft Lottery: Verno Jumps off the Couch, Grizzlies land no. 3 pick (58:17) 2026 NBA Draft Top Four: 1. Dybansta, 2. Peterson, 3. Boozer, 4. Wilson Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Thunder Continue to Roll, Five Straight for Detroit, and OG Injury Concern 08.05.2026 1ч 9мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to Thursday’s playoff matchups. The Pistons stay hot, James Harden's issues continue, and the Thunder take a 2-0 series lead over the Lakers. Then, they preview Game 3 of the Knicks-76ers and Wolves-Spurs series. Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:36) James Harden has issues: 10 pts, 3-13 FG, 4 TO (2:52) Cavs-Pistons: Detroit up 2-0 with 107-97 victory (6:26) Cade Cunningham: 25 pts, 15th game of 20+ pts in playoffs (8:48) Evan Mobley: Limited impact with 9 pts (13:52 ) Tobias Harris: 21 pts, 7 reb, 7th game of 20+ pts in playoffs (17:27) Lakers-Thunder: Lakers competitive early in 125-107 loss to OKC (24:47) Lakers-Thunder: Officiating crew ruined flow of the game (28:16) Knicks injury concerns: OG Anunoby day-to-day with hamstring strain (35:23) Knicks' fourth-quarter lockdown: Held Sixers to 12 pts on 4-19 shooting (40:59) Wolves - Spurs: Seven Spurs scored in double figures in blowout win (45:28) R-A-I-D! Ant-Man 12 pts, 5-13 FG, 1-5 from the arc (50:36) Draymond Green: An intense exchange in Charles's house (54:57) Jaylen Brown the streamer: Who was worse, Draymond or Jaylen? (57:58) Sunday’s draft lottery: Grizzlies have 37.2 percent chance of a top-four pick The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• T’Wolves Steal Game, The Knicks Blowout Tour Continues, and Can The Lakers Make Another Push? 05.05.2026 1ч 9мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchups. Minnesota takes the first game in San Antonio, and the Knicks continue to click on all cylinders. Then they preview the Lakers-Thunder and Cavs-Pistons series. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:23) Wolves-Spurs: Wolves Steal game 1, Champagnie misses last-second shot (1:37) Timberwolves with early series road victory 104-102 (3:42) Randle Double-Double: 21 pts, 10 Reb, Clutch buckets in the 4th (11:06) Anthony Edwards Return: 18pts (8/13 FG) 4th Quarter Heroics (13:57) Wemby 12-Block Night: Playoff Record not enough in defeat (20:47) Wolves Shut Down Spurs Stars: Contain Wemby in Game 1 (23:43) 76ers-Knicks: New York takes game 1 with a 137-98 victory (26:03) Brunson Dominates: 35pts, 27 in first half (27:06) Knicks put on Clinic: 63% Fg, 51% from the Arch (30:13) Knicks Capitalize on Sixers' 19 turnovers (32:59) Sixers Stars Flat Effort: Maxey 13pts, George 17pts (33:48) Cavs-Pistons: JB Bickerstaff Revenge Series (43:42) Jaylen Brown Meltdown on Twitch (48:03) Embiid Struggles: 14pts on 3 for 11 Shooting (54:29) Lakers-OKC: Thunder outscored LA by 117pts in regular season sweep (1:03:23) 2019 Draft Loyalty Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Knicks and Wolves Advance, While the Sixers Force Game 7! 01.05.2026 1ч 12мин

  Immediately after the Wolves put away the Nuggets, Verno and Jacoby fire up the mics to recap Thursday night’s action from the NBA playoffs. (0:17) Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:42) The Wolves finish off the upset over the Nuggets to advance to the second round (16:32) The Knicks demolish the Hawks in a blowout win to advance (26:13) The 76ers send the series back to Boston for Game 7 (46:49) Who is smiling more: Mike Malone or Steve Kerr? (50:55) Raptors-Cavaliers preview (55:51) Magic-Pistons preview (1:00:14) Rockets-Lakers preview The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Brian Waters and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Pistons on The Ropes, Thunder Sweep, and Nuggets Force A Game 6 28.04.2026 1ч 11мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchup, including the Magic taking a 3-1 lead over the Pistons and the Thunder advancing to the 2nd round. Then, they discuss how the Nuggets force a game 7, the Knicks looking to take a 3-2 lead, and the confusion of the Raptors-Cavs and Rockets-Lakers matchups. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:23) Pistons-Magic: Jamal Cain’s dunk is one of the best in Playoff History (1:57) Magic beat the Pistons, Pistons on the ropes down 3-1 (8:47) Jamal Cain makes a name for himself with a "forever dunk” (13:49) Thunder sweep Suns, 12-0 over the past 3 seasons in the first round. (20:30) Wolves-Nuggets: Injuries will make it tough for Wolves to win series (26:56) 76ers-Celtics: Boston leads series 3-1, Joel Embiid back, Tatum in elite form (34:27) Hawks-Knicks: Series tied 2-2, KAT is the ‘Missing Piece’ for success   (39:11) Blazers-spurs: SA leads series 3-1, Wemby good to go after concussion (45:41) Raptors-Cavs: Series tied 2-2, the NBA is really going to make us watch this matchup (51:26) Rockets-Lakers: LA leads series 3-1, Matchup is bad basketball (57:28) Cooper Flagg wins ‘Rookie of the Year’ Award over Kon Knueppel. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Game 3 Clichés in Full Effect as Hawks, Raptors, and Wolves Win at Home! 24.04.2026 1ч 11мин

  Clichés are clichés for a reason. Jacoby and Verno fire up the mics after all three home teams won on Thursday night. (:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:24) Three Game 3s before Wolves-Nuggets Finish (1:55) McDaniels 9-of-13 Shooting, Jokic Hasn't Looked Like The Best Player (10:54) Knicks-Hawks: Is the Sky Falling for NY Knicks Fans? (16:32) Clutch Collapse: Brunson Turnover, Bridges’s Vanishing Act, and Supporting Cast Drought (27:11) Raptors-Cavs: Barnes and Barrett 33 Points Each in Blowout (32:04) Lakers-Rockets: Must-Win For Rockets Against Short-Handed Lakers (39:00) Celtics-76ers: Tatum-Brown Vs. Maxey-Edgecombe in Philly ( 45:22) Spurs-Blazers: Wemby Likely Out With Concussion, Blazers Looking to Upset (56:41) Predictions and Weekend Slate of Games: Pistons-Magic, Thunder-Suns (1:04:03) Devin Booker Fined $35k For Criticizing Refs The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Brian Waters and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• CJ Stuns the Garden, Minny Upsets, and Billy Donovan Out as Bulls HC 21.04.2026 1ч 21мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday night’s thrillers in Denver and New York, the Cavs dominance, and preview Tuesday night’s playoff matchups. Plus, they discuss Billy Donovan stepping down as the Bulls head coach. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:45) Knicks game 2 collapse turns Hawks' CJ McCollum into a villain (21:28) Wolves-Nuggets: Timberwolves steal game 2 in Denver (32:10) Weekend Play-in finals were terrible (34:28) Raptors-Cavs: Cleveland handles Toronto in game 2 (42:53) 76ers-Celtics: Sixers' horrendous start, 4-23 from three (48:53) Blazers-Spurs: Spurs aim to take 2-0 lead on Portland (53:55) Blazers owner being cheap, no T-shirts and two-ways allowed (59:56) Rockets-Lakers: Two non-playoff teams in the playoffs (1:03:31) Magic-Pistons: Detroit faces must-win after game 1 upset (1:08:37) Breaking News: Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls coach after six seasons (1:12:01) Jacoby takes on the red carpet of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Play-In Madness and Things We Care About in the First Round 17.04.2026 1ч 25мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to the opening games of the play-in tournament and preview the final games on Friday. Then, they discuss the things they care about heading into the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:30) Play-in tournament recap (2:03) Hornets-Heat: The game was wildly entertaining (7:06) Magic-76ers: Magic fans would rather watch Hornets-Pistons (11:29) Warriors-Clippers: Vintage masterpiece by Steph and Green (24:15) Blazers-Suns: Devin Booker will be front and center vs. the Warriors (28:48) Things we care about going into the playoffs (29:09) Things we care about: Wings vs. bigs in the Cavs-Toronto matchup (32:34) Things we care about: What if the Cavs lose? (38:11) Things we care about: Last run for this iteration of the Wolves (43:05) Things we care about: Nuggets must close quick (47:48) Things we care about: Can the Knicks run with the Hawks? (49:43) Things we care about: The Knicks' transition defense (53:28) Things we care about: Mitchell Robinson’s free throw shooting (1:00:06) Things we care about: Can the Celtics' regular-season success carry into the playoffs? (1:03:19) Things we care about: Is effort the Moneyball of the NBA? (1:06:08) Things we care about: Who doesn’t love Tyrese Maxey? (1:12:29) Things we care about: Small-market energy (1:16:05) Things we care about: Battle scars The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Play-in Previews, Plus Surprises and Disappointments from This Season 14.04.2026 1ч 19мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to the final weekend of the NBA regular season, take a look at the 2026 Play-in Tournament, and break down the playoff matchups. Then, they give their biggest surprises and disappointments from the regular season. Welcome to The Mismatch! 01:45 Previewing the Play-in Tournament 02:28 Heat-Hornets: Heat are a tough out, Hornets are young 8:40 Blazers-Suns: Next round vs. Spurs favors the Trail Blazers 14:47 Magic-76ers: Will this be a revenge game for Philly? 18:35 Warriors-Clippers: Warriors stumbling into matchup 25:12 Knicks-Hawks: Initial thoughts for the matchup 29:06 Rockets-Lakers: Luka has to be available to beat the Rockets 34:18 Wolves-Nuggets: The underdog has been a problem for Denver in the past 39:35 Verno’s Surprises: The Spurs' huge leap from the lottery 43:10 Jacoby’s Surprises: How much better the Celtics were going into the season 46:54 Verno’s Disappointments: How reckless tanking has become in the NBA 48:39 Jacoby’s Disappointments: The NBA turning into a law firm 51:56 Verno’s Surprises: The statistical greatness of Nikola Jokić 57:55 Jacoby’s Surprises: 2025 draft class was really impactful 59:32 Verno’s Disappointments: Doc Rivers and the disaster of the Bucks 1:01:37 Jacoby’s Disappointments: NBC selling us Michael Jordan and not delivering 1:03:45 Verno’s Surprises: The Clippers recovering from their bad start 1:06:07 Jacoby’s Surprises: Clippers sending CP3 into retirement 1:13:34 Jacoby’s Disappointments: Chauncey Billups in a federal indictment The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. (only needed when baked-in FanDuel ad read is in episode) Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Knicks' Huge Win Sets the Tone for Potential Collision Course with the Celtics, Plus Loves and Loathes 10.04.2026 1ч 14мин

  Jacoby and Verno fire up their mics immediately after the Knicks defeat the Celtics and discuss how this matchup could be one to look forward to in the playoffs. (0:17) Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:48) Josh Hart saves the show with monster 3s in a Knicks win (5:44) Celtics-Knicks destined to meet again in the playoffs (12:09) Eastern Conference playoff picture still a mess (17:21) Loves and Loathes (19:12) Verno Loves: Cade Cunningham coming back (23:12) Jacoby Loves: Teams at full strength for the playoffs (25:10) Verno Loathes: First round of the West playoffs will be a dud (30:12) Jacoby Loathes: 76ers’ Joel Embiid has surgery for appendicitis (35:15) Verno Loves: ROY award is back and forth between Flagg and Knueppel (37:26) Jacoby Loves: 1.4 million 10-game runs by only one player, Nikola Jokić (41:06) Verno Loathes: “No way in hell they wanna see us” by Dillon Brooks (47:28) Jacoby Loathes: Giannis incentivized to play because of his shoes (51:45) Verno Loves: Kings’ Doug Christie making a tactical error instead of tanking (57:18) Jacoby Loves: Carter Bryant guarding the big men (1:00:21) Verno Loathes: AD upset for not getting a Pelicans tribute video (1:03:53) Jacoby Loathes: That he loves Verno’s Masters updates The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Brian H.  Waters and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Brunson Closes, Wemby Injury, and ROY Race Heats Up Again 07.04.2026 1ч 9мин

   Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups, including the Knicks-Hawks matchup, Victor Wembanyama’s injury, and Cooper Flagg’s legendary weekend. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:34) Grizzlies tie NBA record with 29 3-pointers and still lose (3:04) Michigan Wolverines win second national title in program history (9:52) Knicks-Hawks: Jalen Brunson clutch in the 4th quarter (13:59) 76ers-Spurs: Wemby leaves game with a rib contusion (16:02) Raptors in a tight battle for the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (24:13) Jokic-Wemby matchup was absolute theater (26:23) Strahinja Jokic goes viral again for altercation with fan (31:29) More headlines: Steph’s return, AD Pranks Draymond, Flagg ROY (39:42) Injury update: Can the Wolves hold it together without Ant?  (44:38) Injury update: Luka going overseas for injections (47:29) Bulls fire front office, and Billy Donovan gains power in Chicago (51:59) NBA not the place for the “my way or the highway coaches” (59:15) Huge week ahead of games will set the playoff stage (1:01:40) Verno teases his Masters Weekend Updates The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• LeBron Slanders Memphis and Verno Responds. Plus, Loves & Loathes. 03.04.2026 1ч 20мин

  Jacoby and Verno close the week out with their Loves & Loathes, which include LeBron James’s Memphis slander, the Wizards' failed April Fools prank, and Steph Curry’s return! (0:58) Headlines From Thursday’s Games (6:53) Loves and Loathes  (7:05) Verno Loves: Hawks were once 26-30, now they are 44-33 (13:29) Jacoby Loves: Wardell Stephen Curry II Returns on Easter Sunday (16:16) Verno Loathes: Mosley’s Orlando Tragic Lose by 50+ to Raptors (23:32) Jacoby Loathes: MVP race is over, SGA wins it  (25:55) Verno Loves: Ayo Dosunmu Should be Franchise Point Guard (28:31) Jacoby Loves: Paul George’s post Suspension Play (30:37) Verno Loathes: LeBron’s Memphis Slander in Favorite Golf videos (40:55) Jacoby Loathes: LeBron coming after Verno’s City of Memphis (42:48) Verno Loves: Maxime Raynaud named NBA Rookie of the Month (45:00) Jacoby Loves: The Pacers effort at the end of the Season (46:50) Verno Loathes: The Wizards April Fools Fiasco (53:48) Jacoby Loathes: The Raptors  (55:50) Verno Loves: Kawhi Leonard’s 1 minute “Back to Nature” Documentary (1:00:33) Jacoby Loves: Watching The Bucks Ousmane Dieng (1:04:17) Verno Loathes: Knicks fans have lost some Juice (1:11:56) Jacoby Loathes: How much Reality Show “Summer House” has taken up in his brain The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian H. Waters, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Things We Are Tired Of and Eastern Conference Playoff Push 31.03.2026 1ч 11мин

  Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Thunder-Pistons matchup, the logjam in the Eastern Conference playoffs race, and things they are tired of this season.Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:53) Top teams are jockeying for playoff position (2:45) Eastern Conference: Magic fighting, Hornets chasing (5:16) Western Conference: The Suns' good vibes (10:13) West teams battling for 4,5 and 6: Nuggets, Timberwolves, Rockets (16:21) The MVP Race: Wemby, SGA, Jokić, Dončić, Jaylen Brown (23:30) Things we are tired of: SGA’s free throw discourse (27:45) Things we are tired of: lack of respect for the Pistons (36:19) Things we are tired of: KAT unclear about his role (40:46) Things we are tired of: tanking teams and players you have never heard of (50:33) Things we are tired of: not having Anthony Edwards in our life (53:41) Things we are tired of: NBA floating ideas to the media about tanking (57:18) Things we are tired of: “If the 76ers are healthy” (59:04) Things we are tired of: doing a show with a guy who resents Wemby (1:01:53) “Monsieur Basket” Joins the Mismatch! Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Loves and Loathes, Victor Wembanyama’s Case for MVP, and Who Is the Real Iceman? 27.03.2026 1ч 21мин

  Verno and Jacoby jump right into their Loves and Loathes, including Wemby’s case for MVP and why Draymond agrees and disagrees with it, George Gervin’s case as the real Iceman, Shai’s and JB’s jabs at each other, and more. (:17) Welcome to The Mismatch! (:23) Sweet 16 started: Purdue and Iowa deliver victories (2:31) 76ers rout the Bulls with 157 points (7:58) The Thunder and Celtics silently dissing each other (11:16) The latest saga with Giannis and the Bucks (21:04) The Celtics are not supposed to be this good (24:42) The Atlanta Hawks' run to 41-32 (31:46) Key players returning for the playoffs (33:11) Rudy Gobert and his longevity diet (37:37) Scott Foster and every one of his calls (40:50) Victor Wembanyama’s case for MVP (50:28) The Hornets and the defense that they play (54:17) Draymond Green and his case for MVP (59:23) The Rockets and all of their problems (1:02:09) Jokic reminds the league he’s MVP-caliber (1:07:35) Zion playing all these games for the Pelicans (1:09:53) There's only one “Iceman,” and that is George Gervin (1:12:45) Long TSA lines! The 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) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices