The Mismatch

Early-Season Surprises: Steph Remains Electric, the Feel-Good Raptors, and the Elderly Clippers

Verno and Jacoby recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six early surprises from the season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:56) Jalen Duren fuels the Pistons' 10th straight win (05:00) Multiple Raptors step up to beat the Hornets for their eighth win in nine games (10:08) The Bulls hold off Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (14:13) Giannis hurt in the Bucks' loss to the Cavs (16:53) Heat survive, as the Knicks can't complete a comeback (20:05) The Sixers rally behind Tyrese Maxey’s 39 points to beat the Clippers (23:31) The Wolves blow out the shorthanded Mavs (28:02) Early-season surprise no. 1: Historical perspective on Willie Green's firing (32:05) Early-season surprise no. 2: How bad the Clippers are (39:26) Early-season surprise no. 3: Steph Curry is still the most exciting player in the NBA at age 37 (43:56) Early-season surprise no. 4: Abundance of star player trade rumors (49:32) Early-season surprise no. 5: The Raptors have the second-best bench in the NBA (52:12) Early-season surprise no. 6: Total Thunder domination and draft assets The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Zero Hangover Thunder, Steph Leaves Under Armour, and Jokic’s Otherworldly Performances

Verno and Jacoby are back as they dive directly into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (03:07) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (16:06) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (21:38) No. 2 loves of the week (24:19) No. 2 loathes of the week (32:45) No. 3 loves of the week (41:30) No. 3 loathes of the week (43:58) No. 4 loves of the week (53:31) No. 4 loathes of the week (01:05:38) No. 5 loves of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Best NBA Night Ever? Plus: Mavs Fire Nico Harrison and Six Observations on the NBA Season So Far.

Verno and Jacoby are back as they break down Monday's slate of NBA games and discuss what was one of the most exciting nights of NBA basketball in a long time. They also discuss the Mavs' inevitable decision to fire GM Nico Harrison. Next, the guys share six observations from the NBA season after the first games of the season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (02:50) Desmond Bane’s buzzer-beater lifts the Magic past the Blazers (04:50) Pistons win again in OT after Cade Cunningham’s career night (10:25) The Heat survive the Cavs in OT after a wild back-and-forth game (17:22) The Spurs rally past the Bulls behind Victor Wembanyama's 18 points in the fourth quarter (28:54) Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks edge past Cooper Flagg and the Mavs (42:25) Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle lead the Wolves past the Jazz (44:04) The Mavs announce Nico Harrison’s firing (47:24) Grayson Allen hits a Suns franchise record of 10 3-pointers in the Suns' win over the Pelicans (50:31) The Clippers fall to the Hawks for their fifth straight loss (53:22) Observation no. 1: Is a Ja Morant trade best for all parties involved? (01:08:36) Observation no. 2: Expect several new All-Stars (01:13:23) Observation no. 3: The Rockets are the best watch in the NBA (01:16:37) Observation no. 4: Do early-season victories matter? (01:23:32) Observation no. 5: The Amazon studio show might be on to something (01:28:30) Observation no. 6: The East is more open than we thought The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mitchell’s '2K' Motivation, Thompson Twins Thriving, Diverse Offenses, and Wemby Struggles

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the latest injury update on LeBron James before diving right into their loves and loathes from this past week. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:37) LeBron James injury update (05:44) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (22:45) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (32:17) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 2 loves of the week (39:12) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 2 loathes of the week (43:54) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 3 loves of the week (53:56) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 3 loathes of the week (58:02) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 4 loves of the week (01:07:29) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 4 loathes of the week (01:13:00) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 5 loves of the week (01:20:17) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 5 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Monday Night Revenge Games, Good-Vibe Lakers, Steve Ballmer Is Being Sued, and Just How Good Are the Bulls?

Verno and Jacoby return to recap what was seemingly revenge night across the league yesterday. They discuss Myles Turner’s return to Indiana, Deandre Ayton taking control for the Lakers with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out, the latest on Ja Morant, and more. They next ask six questions about the NBA season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (02:00) Myles Turner returns to Indiana, and Giannis beats the buzzer to win 117-115 (10:45) Norman Powell and the Heat edge out the Clippers 120-119 (12:26) Deandre Ayton dominates in his return to Portland as the Lakers beat the Blazers 123-115 (15:02) What is going on with the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant? (27:30) The Jazz steal a win against the Celtics (29:45) A Knicks vibe check (34:48) Should we take the Lakers seriously? (41:39) Is it time we recalibrate the Bulls? (46:40) Where do the Pelicans go from here? (52:16) How much more does Pablo Torre know? (58:02) Can the Rockets stay this hot offensively? (01:05:16) What was Lester Jones thinking? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]