The Mismatch

10 Things With 10 Games Left, and the Lakers' Streak Ends at Nine

Verno 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 the regular season, and the Prospector returns. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:40) Pistons end the red-hot Lakers' win streak: No Luka magic (8:23) 10 things with 10 games left (8:55) What stands out in the East standings? (9:05) What are the Bucks doing?: The Cam Thomas dilemma (11:36) Cavs playoff chances: Payroll is in win-now mode (16:20) The regression is real for the Orlando Magic (20:42) What stands out in the West standings? (26:09) Lakers desperate and scary: Luka MVP, LeBron breaking records (35:40) Thunder-Wizards fight: The Wizards are ruining the NBA (40:35) Knicks are sending Jacoby to therapy (44:45) Kevin Durant passes MJ: Fifth all time on scoring list (59:40) The Prospector is back with an NCAA tournament update Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Luka Drops 60 on Historic Night, Wemby Silences Jacoby, and Loves and Loathes

Verno 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, and they have an interesting debate about astrology and discover a new way that it relates to the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:31) Red-hot Charlotte on a roll after its 4-14 start to the season (02:16) Luka drops 60 for the Lakers: Historic night in Miami (06:25) Wemby silences Jacoby: Spurs' clutch 101-100 win vs. Suns (10:36) Pistons’ big opportunity: Prove they’re not Cade-dependent (20:06) Loves and Loathes (20:25) Verno Loves: Tomahawk poster by Rasheer Fleming (26:20) Jacoby Loves: Luka and the Lakers’ vibe is different (31:35) Verno Loathes: Watching the Nuggets implode vs. the Grizzlies (40:14) Jacoby Loathes: The position the Pelicans are in (42:02) Verno Loves: Dejounte Murray’s Achilles return (45:04) Jacoby Loves: The Eastern Conference solidified a lot at the trade deadline (47:13) Verno Loathes: 65-game rule needs to be amended for injury (51:31) Jacoby Loathes: Anyone who believes in astrology (56:17) Verno Loves: Carlos Boozer repping son Cameron (58:16) Jacoby Loves: Nebraska wins first NCAA tournament game in school history (01:02:55) Verno Loathes: Draymond the “jerkface” (01:06:46) Jacoby Loathes: Anthony Davis ‘Punk'd’ show 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. (only needed when baked-in FanDuel ad read is in episode) Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson, Brian Waters, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Six Questions Before the Homestretch, Hawks' Streak Hits 10, and Introducing the Prospector

Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups and the Hawks' rise in the East, they ask some important questions before the homestretch, and introduce the Prospector. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:55) The Atlanta Hawks' win streak reaches 10 in a row (8:30) Suns-Celtics: Jaylen Brown drops a season-high 41 points to seal thriller (12:20) Lakers-Rockets: Lakers turn back the clock with defensive win (16:13) Six questions before the homestretch (16:32) Can all 10 teams in the East win two games in the playoffs? (21:35) Are the Thunder the team everyone wants to lose? (28:12) Do we need to take the Lakers seriously as a West contender? (34:34) What do we think of expansion? (38:42) Who would the Knicks rather see: Raptors or Magic? (41:53) Who’s the top-4 seed in each conference you trust the least? (45:10) The Prospector joins the show (47:35) The Prospector's favorite prospects (50:52) The Prospector is out on these prospects (53:39) The Prospector's deep cuts Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

SGA MVP Week Continues, Kawhi Shines. Plus, Loves and Loathes

Verno and Jacoby return to recap the Thunder-Celtics matchup, Kawhi Leonard’s brilliance, and Luka effortlessly scoring 50. Then they discuss their loves and loathes for this past week. Welcome to The Mismatch! 1:25 Thursday's games: Thunder beat the Celtics 7:16 Thursday's games: Middleton turns back the clock for Mavs 12:52 Verno Loves: Kawhi Leonard is a marvel to watch 16:14 Jacoby Loves: The experience at the Intuit Dome 22:24 Verno Loathes: Refs ejecting Jaylen Brown in Celtics-Spurs 28:17 Jacoby Loathes: Bam scoring “Hatey Three” 32:44 Verno Loves: Jalen Johnson having a historic season 36:12 Jacoby Loves: Joe Mazzulla should be in the “Coach of the Year” convo 37:43 Verno Loathes: Everyone hating on the Pistons 42:12 Jacoby Loathes: How Luka is covered even after scoring 51pts 46:59 Verno Loves: The Orlando Magic getting on track 53:31 Jacoby Loves: Jokic-Murray duo 57:40 Verno Loathes: Dwight Howard’s retirement announcement 1:02:23 Jacoby Loathes: L.A. traffic sucks! Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 [tel:3233895091] Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

SGA’s MVP Moment. Plus, Major, Minor, or Meh?

Verno and Jacoby return to recap last night’s matchup between the Thunder and Nuggets. Then they address their levels of concern for the Pistons, Rockets, and Knicks and the effects of Jayson Tatum returning from injury.  (00:43) SGA ties Wilt, then steals Nikola Jokic’s soul: OKC’s game of the year  (14:41) Verno “walks back” his Lu Dort take on his uncontrollable movements  (21:47) Jacoby and Verno’s level of concern: Major, minor, or meh  (22:33) Concern level for Knicks two games after losing streak in L.A.: Minor  (29:13) Concern level for the Pistons' losing streak: Major  (35:01) Concern level for the Rockets getting waxed: Major  (41:03) Concern level for the 76ers: Major  (44:56) Concern level for Michael Jordan’s concept of excellence: Meh  (51:05) Concern level for the East with Tatum back: Major  (56:08) Concern level for the Hornets being mediocre: Meh  (01:01:52) Concern level for Magic City Night being canceled: Minor  (01:09:48) Concern level for the lack of drama in the West: Meh  Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! ⁠(323) 389-5091⁠  Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby  Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin  Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]