The Mismatch

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!

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jeff Shearin

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Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups, including the Lakers' win streak ending in Detroit. Then they look at 10 important things happening in the remainder of the regular season, and the Prospector returns.Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:40) Pistons end the red-hot Lakers' win streak: No Luka magic

(8:23) 10 things with 10 games left

(8:55) What stands out in the East standings?

(9:05) What are the Bucks doing?: The Cam Thomas dilemma

(11:36) Cavs playoff chances: Payroll is in win-now mode

(16:20) The regression is real for the Orlando Magic

(20:42) What stands out in the West standings?

(26:09) Lakers desperate and scary: Luka MVP, LeBron breaking records

(35:40) Thunder-Wizards fight: The Wizards are ruining the NBA

(40:35) Knicks are sending Jacoby to therapy

(44:45) Kevin Durant passes MJ: Fifth all time on scoring list

(59:40) The Prospector is back with an NCAA tournament update

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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!

Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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