Verno and KOC discuss how the Thunder’s organic team chemistry has led to their success this year (03:04). The guys react to Kyrie Irving’s game-winner over the weekend before taking a hard look at the Suns after losing to the Giannis-less Bucks (19:59). Also, was Alperen Sengun holding back Jalen Green (33:56)? Finally, the guys discuss how important OG Anu ... Show More
Yesterday
Loves and Loathes: Blazers Hot Start, Performative Celebrities, a Feisty KD, and Paraíso De La Luz
Verno and Jacoby return to share their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. They go through Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Mavs, Mitchell Robinson still trying to find his role with the Celtics, Kevin Durant, under-the-radar rookies, and more!(00 ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 3
Luka's Dominance, the Ageless NBA Stars, and Jacoby Still Hates Wemby
Verno and Jacoby are back, and they go through some of their early season takeaways about the Sixers' nearly perfect start with their new core, Luka Doncic’s insane numbers to start the season, worries surrounding Darius Acuff Jr., and more!(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(03:01) ... Show More
56m 7s
Oct 30
Loves and Loathes: Vintage Steph Curry, the Unbeaten Grizzlies, and Coaching in Quarter-Zips
Verno and Jacoby are back, and they get into the Grizzlies' win against the Blazers to remain undefeated before going through their loves and loathes from the past week of the NBA, including a vintage Steph Curry performance, Cooper Flagg’s second-year development, Ernie Johnson’ ... Show More
1h 18m
May 2024
The Improbable Pacers Snuff Out the Battered Knicks. Plus, What’s Phase 2 in OKC? | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Pacers' historic shooting performance in their Game 7 win over the Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. They discuss the toll of the Knicks' injuries and the Pacers' efficiency on offense and give an early preview of the Pacers' ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2018
Rockets Up on Warriors, All-NBA Teams, Doncic Falls, and Porter Rises | The Ringer NBA Show (Ep. 276)
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and Shea Serrano react to the Houston Rockets defeating the Golden State Warriors to take a lead in the series (0:35), debate how LeBron James’s Cleveland Cavaliers can hold off the Boston Celtics (11:49), and discuss the All-NBA selections (19:39). Th ... Show More
47m 8s
May 2025
Thunder Just One Win Away From an NBA Finals Appearance. Plus, Can the Knicks Reclaim Home Court? | Real Ones
Logan Murdock and Raja Bell start the pod by reminiscing about Allen Iverson's Philly days, and then they immediately shift to the Western Conference finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the WCF following a Game 4 victory over the Minnesota Timber ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2024
The Embiid Kerfuffle, OKC’s Defensive Dominance, and an Early West Survey With Kirk Goldsberry | Group Chat
Justin and Rob are joined by Kirk Goldsberry and they start by discussing all of the news about Joel Embiid and the Sixers from the weekend. Then, they take a look at the Western Conference and discuss some teams that have stood out. They also talk about whether anyone can catch ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2024
Giannis Trounces OKC to Win the NBA Cup. Plus, Denver’s Hail Mary to Help Jokic and More Post-Cup Story Lines We’re Watching. | Group Chat
Justin, Rob, and Wos start by discussing the Bucks' impressive blowout win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup final (2:45). Then they pivot to the rest of the league and each talk about one story line they’ll be watching now that the NBA Cup is over (48:04).
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1h 15m
Sep 2017
Rookie-Scale Candidates and Four Pressing Offseason Questions With Kevin O'Connor (Ep. 137)
The Ringer's Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor discuss the most interesting rookie-scale candidates heading into the 2017-18 season (7:00), Joel Embiid's future in Philly (16:00), Rodney Hood's chance to shine in Utah (27:00), the Warriors' repeat potential (36:00), Pat Beverley in ... Show More
1h 5m