The Mismatch
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Six Stats That Might Matter, Tatum vs. Brown, and a Monday Night Recap
Six Stats That Might Matter, Tatum vs. Brown, and a Monday Night Recap
About this podcast
Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
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- Six Stats That Might Matter, Tatum vs. Brown, and a Monday Night Recap · 1 h 21 minVerno and Jacoby return to discuss the Monday night slate of basketball: Cooper Flagg did it all for the Mavs in their win against the Pacers, and Fred VanVleet is making the…
- Loves and Loathes: Blazers Hot Start, Performative Celebrities, a Feisty KD, and Paraíso De La Luz · 1 h 23 minVerno 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…
- Luka's Dominance, the Ageless NBA Stars, and Jacoby Still Hates Wemby · 56 minVerno 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…
- Loves and Loathes: Vintage Steph Curry, the Unbeaten Grizzlies, and Coaching in Quarter-Zips · 1 h 18 minVerno 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…
- Early Season Observations: Knicks in Crisis, Tatum-Brown Drama, and Giannis's Miami Honeymoon Gone Wrong · 1 h 11 minAs 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…
- The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night. · 1 h 5 minVerno and Jacoby are back as they recap the start of the NBA season with the return of Loves and Loathes! (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(01:26) Historic Thursday night for…
- Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever · 1 h 19 minThe 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)…
- The Mismatch’s AI Teams · 1 h 27 minVerno and Jacoby return to give their most interesting players to watch heading into the 2026-27 NBA Season. Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:17) MISMATCH ALL-INTERESTING TEAM…
- Basketball Is (Almost) Back! · 1 h 16 minVerno and Jacoby return to give their early observations from this week’s preseason games. From LeBron’s rumored argument with Joel Embiid to Tyrese Haliburton’s return, they…
- Next Question: Media Day Reactions · 1 h 31 minVerno and Jacoby run through every team's media day story line, so it's next question, next question. LeBron didn't leave his family to lose in the second round, Jay-Z hexed the…
- Offseason Loves and Loathes · 1 h 16 minVerno and Jacoby return to discuss some of the latest news around the league, including the contract extensions for Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George, Henri Veesaar's…
- Steve Ballmer Accepts His Fate, the Pistons’ Mess, the Year of Brunson Continues, and the A.I. Takeover · 1 h 19 minVerno and Jacoby return as they react to Steve Ballmer’s statement accepting his punishment for the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. They discuss what the expectations are…
- Clippers Get Hammered, Ben Simmons Is Back, and Five Questions Ahead of Next Season · 1 h 12 minVerno and Jacoby return as they discuss the NBA’s punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson’s contract…
- The Players We Can’t Wait to See on New Teams. Plus, Which Star Will Finally Get a Ring? · 1 h 5 minVerno and Jacoby return to go through the players they are most looking forward to seeing in action with a new team. They break it all down by each selecting a star, a role…
- Inside the Lakers’ New Era With Dan Woike · 1 h 0 minVerno and Jacoby are joined by The Athletic’s Dan Woike to help break down the entire Lakers situation. They discuss Mark Walter's shocking decision to sell the Lakers to Bob…
- The NBA Schedule Has Arrived, and Russell Westbrook Calls It a Career · 1 h 14 minThe NBA has finally released the schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Verno and Jacoby react by discussing the Christmas Day games, which team has a surprising amount of national…
- Loves and Loathes of the Offseason So Far · 1 h 11 minVerno and Jacoby return with the offseason edition of Loves and Loathes! (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:32) Verno loves: The power shift of the Eastern Conference (10:38)…
- Still Shocked About LeBron Signing With the Sixers, Big Wilt's Smalls Paradise, and Verno’s Hole in One · 1 h 13 minIt finally happened! LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia after signing a two-year deal with the 76ers last week. Verno and Jacoby share their thoughts on LeBron…
- Summer League Observations, Another Kawhi Investigation, and a Surprise Knick at 'The Odyssey' Premiere · 1 h 11 minVerno and Jacoby are back as they go through five observations from the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas. They then discuss some of the latest news around the league including a…
- Understanding the Jaylen Brown Trade, Early Summer League Impressions, and the Origins of Rich Paul’s Whiteboard · 1 h 0 minVerno and Jacoby return to discuss the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and debate Brad Stevens's reasoning for trading him away at this point in time…
- LeBron Leaving the Lakers, Kawhi’s Toronto Homecoming, Ja’s Memphis Story Ends, and the Weird RFA Market · 1 h 13 minFree agency is here as Verno and Jacoby react to all the news, starting with the reporting that LeBron James is set to move on from the Lakers and join a new team next season…
- How Will LaMelo Fit With the Wolves? Plus, Hornets' Fresh Start, Reaves's Max Deal Conundrum, and the Grizzlies Are So Back. · 1 h 6 minVerno and Jacoby are back, as they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Hornets and Timberwolves that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Naz Reid to Charlotte. They take a…
- No First-Round Surprises, Spurs Reloading, and the Prospector Returns · 1 h 10 minVerno and Jacoby react to the first round of the NBA draft, beginning with Verno’s thoughts on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer and a debate on whether Ja Morant will get…
- Knicks Parade Reactions, No. 1 Pick Speculation, and Offseason Decisions · 59 minVerno and Jacoby return to discuss everything that went down during yesterday’s Knicks championship parade, including all the wild viral moments. The guys then turn the page to…
- 10 Thoughts After the Knicks Win Their First Title in 53 Years · 1 h 10 minVerno and Jacoby return to celebrate the New York Knicks' first championship in more than 50 years. Jacoby describes his day leading up to Game 5 as well as the aftermath in the…
- Resilient Knicks Rally Past Spurs in Historic Comeback Victory · 1 h 21 minThe Knicks pulled off the impossible in Game 4 and are now one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Verno and Jacoby discuss just how the Knicks were able to beat…
- Knicks Drop Game 3 at the Garden, Wemby at Gramercy Park, and Game 4 Predictions · 1 h 9 minVerno and Jacoby react to the Spurs holding off the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Victor Wembanyama bounces back after missing a game-winning shot at the end of Game 2 to…
- Jacoby Went to the Game. $888. Zero Regrets. Knicks Win. · 1 h 10 minVerno and Jacoby break down a wild Game 1 from every angle—including Jacoby's upper-deck view from inside the Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson went into the tunnel and came out a…
- Spurs vs. Knicks. Youth vs. Experience. The NBA Finals Are Here! · 1 h 11 minVerno 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…
- Spurs Force Game 7, and the Draft Lottery Conundrum · 1 h 9 minVerno 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…
- The Knicks Return to the NBA Finals, and How to Blow Up the Cavs With KOC · 1 h 12 minVerno 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…
- Knicks Take a 2-0 Lead, Spurs-Thunder Head to San Antonio Tied at 1 · 1 h 7 minVerno 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…
- Wemby Shines in Game 1, and a Knicks-Cavs Preview · 1 h 17 minVerno 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…
- Who Will Meet the Knicks and Thunder? Plus, Loves and Loathes. · 1 h 32 minWelcome 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…
- Thunder Sweep Lakers, Cavs Tie it at 2 and Pivotal Game 5 for Spurs-T’Wolves · 1 h 9 minVerno 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…
- Thunder Continue to Roll, Five Straight for Detroit, and OG Injury Concern · 1 h 9 minVerno 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…
- T’Wolves Steal Game, The Knicks Blowout Tour Continues, and Can The Lakers Make Another Push? · 1 h 9 minVerno 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…
- Knicks and Wolves Advance, While the Sixers Force Game 7! · 1 h 10 minImmediately 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!…
- Pistons on The Ropes, Thunder Sweep, and Nuggets Force A Game 6 · 1 h 11 minVerno 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…
- Game 3 Clichés in Full Effect as Hawks, Raptors, and Wolves Win at Home! · 1 h 11 minClichés 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…
- CJ Stuns the Garden, Minny Upsets, and Billy Donovan Out as Bulls HC · 1 h 21 minVerno 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…
- Play-In Madness and Things We Care About in the First Round · 1 h 23 minVerno 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…
- Play-in Previews, Plus Surprises and Disappointments from This Season · 1 h 19 minVerno 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…
- Knicks' Huge Win Sets the Tone for Potential Collision Course with the Celtics, Plus Loves and Loathes · 1 h 14 minJacoby 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…
- Brunson Closes, Wemby Injury, and ROY Race Heats Up Again · 1 h 9 minVerno 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…
- LeBron Slanders Memphis and Verno Responds. Plus, Loves & Loathes. · 1 h 20 minJacoby 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!…
- Things We Are Tired Of and Eastern Conference Playoff Push · 1 h 11 minVerno 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…
- Loves and Loathes, Victor Wembanyama’s Case for MVP, and Who Is the Real Iceman? · 1 h 21 minVerno 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…
- 10 Things With 10 Games Left, and the Lakers' Streak Ends at Nine · 1 h 12 minVerno 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…
- Luka Drops 60 on Historic Night, Wemby Silences Jacoby, and Loves and Loathes · 1 h 13 minVerno 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…
