Verno and KOC are back from the All-Star break and they each name the three teams they are most interested in as teams gear up for the playoff push (08:48). Is this the best Mavs team that Luka Doncic has had? Are the Warriors starting to figure things out? Is Russell Westbrook going to hold the Clippers back from winning it all? The guys discuss all this an ... Show More
Oct 27
Early Season Observations: Knicks in Crisis, Tatum-Brown Drama, and Giannis's Miami Honeymoon Gone Wrong
As we enter the first full week of the NBA season, Verno and Jacoby share some early observations. They also discuss Jalen Williams's horrific injury, and how the loss of Williams and Cason Wallace will affect the Thunder for the rest of the season.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 20
Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever
The NBA season is finally here, as Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming season by debating where the teams in each conference will finish, which teams will be better (and worse) than we all think, Finals predictions, bold takes, and so much more. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2024
What Are the Lakers and Warriors Doing? Plus, the Lauri Markkanen Sweepstakes and Dallas Reloads. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos look at what’s going on with the most head-scratching teams of the offseason, such as the Lakers (03:35), Warriors (16:54), Jazz (32:30), and Bucks (48:37). After, they discuss the Mavs’ offseason signings and where those moves put them in the West (54:03). F ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2024
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 6 | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos return with the final edition of their annual power rankings. This time they rank the top five teams in the NBA.
Knicks (03:34)
Mavericks (28:38)
Nuggets (41:28)
Thunder (59:17)
Celtics (01:09:39)
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1h 22m
Dec 2023
The Best There Is, the Best That Will Be | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss which NBA teams and players are in trouble right now (3:20), who has the best team (29:27), who is the MVP so far (43:24), what team or player has taken the leap (52:03), and who’s the most intriguing disgruntled star (1:06:37). Then, they predict wha ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2024
Identity Crises: The Knicks, Timberwolves, and More Intriguing Teams. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at four teams that they believe are still searching for their identity and discuss what kind of team the Knicks, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Heat should be moving forward.
Knicks (8:50)
Timberwolves (26:50)
Nuggets (42:12)
Heat (52:35)
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1h 9m
Oct 2024
Preseason NBA Power Rankings, Part 5 | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos return for the penultimate edition of the power rankings. This time they take a look at teams ranked 10 though six.
Suns: (8:30)
Bucks: (22:49)
Grizzlies: (36:24)
Sixers: (50:06)
Timberwolves: (1:06:59)
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1h 26m
Dec 2024
The Most Intriguing Teams as Trade Season Begins. Plus, an NBA Cup Semifinals Anticipation Index. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos recap two of the NBA Cup quarterfinals games, the Hawks beating the Knick,s and the Rockets beating the Warriors. Then they preview the semifinal matchups and who they think will win it all. Then, as trade season is about to begin, they take a look at a handf ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2024
Did the Mavs Find a Blueprint for a Historic Comeback? Plus, Side-Eyeing Three Curious Free Agency–Adjacent Moves. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos get together in the studio to discuss whether the Mavericks found a blueprint in Game 4 to climb back into the NBA Finals. Then, they talk through Kristaps Porzingis’s impact on this series and whether the Celtics need to make any adjustments heading into Gam ... Show More
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