Chris and Kevin take a look at how the COVID-19 protocols are working after Seth Curry’s positive test (5:07) and at the massive leak from the Hawks’ locker room reported by The Athletic (13:14). Then they get into the biggest surprises of the NBA season so far, including the Brogdon-and-Sabonis-led Pacers glow-up (31:43), Lou Dort’s stellar 3-point shooting ... Show More
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
Nov 2024
CAVS ROLLING, MAGIC WINNING, JARED MCCAIN GOATED
<p>In this episode pablo and joestar break down everything that happened in the eastern conference this week, from the Atlanta Hawks surprising win over the Cetlics without Trae, to the hot handed scoring run of 76ers rookie Jared McCain, to the Bucks still being bad.</p>
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2h 5m
Mar 2024
Scalabrine on the soaring Celtics, Herring on the Top 4 in the West, Bucks, and Raptors
Zach and Brian Scalabrine break down the red-hot Boston Celtics and who might challenge them in the East. Then ESPN's Chris Herring joins to talk about the top-4 in the West, the Bucks finding their groove, injuries to Russell Westbrook, Donovan Mitchell, and Scottie Barnes, the ... Show More
1h 45m
Oct 2019
Bradley Beal Gets Extended, Buddy Hield’s Feud, and Zion’s Knee. Plus: Final Preseason Takeaways. | The Mismatch
We’re shocked by Bradley Beal’s extension (1:00), confused by Buddy Hield’s public feud with the Kings (0:00), and dismayed by Zion’s knee injury, which could derail the beginning of his rookie season (5:00). Plus: We close the NBA preseason by each sharing the four stats that in ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2023
Warriors-Celtics Reaction, OKC, and KCP
Zach and ESPN's Kirk Goldsberry react to the Boston-Golden State overtime thriller and discuss what comes next for both teams. Then Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic (26:04) discusses the surging Oklahoma City Thunder, and Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1:06:35) tal ... Show More
1h 30m
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 2024
Ant’s Killer Dunk, Lakers Fall in 5 & The Stars Shine Bright | 30
Shea and Jason salute superstars Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Nikola Jokic and Joel Emdiid for showing up BIG when it matters most, and get excited for this week’s onslaught of first round elimination games. Plus, the guys dissect Darvin Ham and the Lakers' tough first round e ... Show More
54m 16s
Sep 2020
Don’t Count the Nuggets Out, Hayward’s Importance, and Awards Voting Hysteria | The Mismatch
Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor cover the Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference finals (1:06), the importance of Gordon Hayward to the Celtics’ success against the Heat (25:07), and other stories from around the league, including the potential G League restart reported by Shams Chara ... Show More
1h 5m