The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby recap a wild NBA Finals Game 1 that saw the Pacers come back yet again to beat the Thunder and take a 1-0 series lead. They go through all the stats and numbers and try to figure out how the Pacers came back, as well as how they continue to have these impressive wins in the playoffs. Is it time to finally put some respect on the Pacers? What adjustments will OKC make for Game 2? Next, the guys briefly discuss the fallout from the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:23) Pacers Stun Thunder: 111-110 (IND 1-0) (11:17) Finals Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder [-320] Indiana Pacers [+260] (14:15) Breaking Down the Matchup Adjustments (25:20) Can The Pacers Win This Series? (52:25) Knicks Fire Coach Thibs Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Visit https://creditkarma.com/creditkarma.com [http://creditkarma.com/] or download the app today. 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. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Pacers beat the Knicks over the weekend to reach the Finals, where they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder! Before discussing the Finals, Verno questions Jacoby regarding the next steps for the Knicks after a disappointing ending to their season. Is it time for Thibs to go? Does this core stay intact for another year? Next, the guys make the case for a Pacers upset and discuss what it'll take to pull that off, as well as their hope for a competitive series. Lastly, the guys discuss Devin Booker's involvement in the Suns' head coaching search and the weird send-off ‘Inside the NBA’ has gotten despite the fact that the show will return next season on ESPN. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:23) Why Did the Knicks Lose? (6:00) Would You Bring Back Coach Thibs? (11:50) How Should the Knicks Change their Roster? (18:52) The Pacers Path To The Finals [+530] (27:27) Finals Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder [-750] Indiana Pacers [+530] (50:50) Game 1: Pacers vs. Thunder [-9] (55:17) Suns Nearing Decision to Hire Next Head Coach (56:37) Thoughts on ESPN's Inside The NBA Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Visit creditkarma.com [https://creditkarma.com] or download the app today. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers to survive for at least one more game. Jacoby shares his experience from inside MSG, the Knicks' stingy defense, as well as the hot-and-cold playoff performances from Tyrese Haliburton. Have the Knicks figured out how to contain the Pacers? Next, the guys congratulate the Thunder for beating the Wolves in five games to reach the NBA Finals. They discuss the Thunder’s dominance for most of the series, SGA’s consistency, and what has been missing from the both conference finals. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:15) Knicks Defeat Pacers: 111-94 (IND 3-2) (21:23) Tyrese Haliburton's Game 4 vs. Game 5 Performance (32:32) Game 6 Preview: Knicks vs. Pacers [-4] (51:09) Thunder Advance to the NBA Finals (OKC 4-1) (55:58) What's Next for the T-Wolves? (1:04:52) Thunder Look Better Than Ever After WCF Game 5 Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091]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. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Verno and Jacoby go through the Wolves nearly tying their series against the Thunder in Game 4. They discuss the need for Anthony Edwards to exert himself into the game, the Thunder’s resilience, the Wolves’ bench production, Chet Holmgren’s performance, and more. Next, the guys discuss the Knicks-Pacers series, and Jacoby shares his confidence level with the Knicks heading into Game 4 on Tuesday night. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:13) Thunder Defeat T-Wolves: 128-126 (OKC 3-1) (08:55) Is Chet Holmgren the New Prototype? (24:22) Ready to Accept the Thunder as the Finals Favorite? (32:10) ECF: Pacers Up 2-1 on The Knicks (38:50) KAT's Game 3 Performance: 24 Points, 15 Rebs (45:32) Previewing Game 4: Knicks vs. Pacers [-2.5] (IND 2-1) (57:40) Final Thoughts on the WCF (1:06:06) Thank you to our Veterans Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] 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. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Thunder continue their dominance to take a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, as Verno and Jacoby recap Game 2 and debate what it’ll take for the Wolves to try to make this a series. They discuss how the Thunder’s Big Three of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren performed, Julius Randle’s disappearance, Mike Conley’s influence, and how the Thunder exploited the Wolves defense. Next, Jacoby shares his feelings after Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers came back to take Game 1 from the Knicks. Did the Knicks collapse, or was it a matter of a hot shooting stretch from Aaron Nesmith? Is Game 2 a must-win for the Knicks? (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:17) Thunder Defeat T-Wolves: 118-103 (OKC 2-0) (14:19) Expectations for the T-Wolves at Home (24:30) Have the Thunder Broke the T-Wolves? (31:35) Comeback or Collapse: Knicks Lose to the Pacers: 138-135 (IND 1-0) (45:11) How Are the Pacers Still Surprising Us?! (49:54) Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks [-6] Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] 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. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]