The Mismatch

Verno 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 help give the Spurs their first win of the series. The guys discuss what went wrong for the Knicks, how the referees influenced the game, Wemby’s push on Jalen Brunson, as well as the big and small picture for the Knicks for the rest of the series. Also, they debate whether the Knicks were relying on Brunson too much, Jacoby’s dislike for Wemby, and whether Game 4 will determine the eventual winner of the series.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(3:00) Spurs stun Knicks at MSG

(10:48) The referees' influence on Game 3

(15:13) Wemby pushing Jalen Brunson

(21:49) Will the series be decided by the outcome of Game 4?

(30:34) The Knicks got Brunson-centric

(32:29) Is Wemby fatigued?

(35:40) Big picture/small picture for the Knicks

(45:08) Jacoby is not a fan of Wemby

(51:55) Guessing the line for Game 4

(59:26) Predictions for Game 4

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Verno 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 closer, dropping 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter when it mattered most. KAT bullied Wemby all night long, and Wemby shot just 6-of-21 in his NBA Finals debut. The Knicks stole one in San Antonio—but is this series really over? Not even close.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:04) Jacoby drops $888 to take in the moment of a Knicks Game 1 win

(8:32) Inside the arena: San Antonio's kindness vs. New York's chaos energy

(15:45) "We've got a guy" — Brunson's fourth-quarter run

(28:29) KAT was built for this moment — 18 points, 12 rebounds, and Wemby had no answer

(38:56) Hart and Alvarado — the unsung heroes of Game 1

(43:00) Looking ahead: Can Wemby and the Spurs adjust to the Knicks?

(52:56) Game 2 predictions and series outlook

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

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Verno 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 tactical chess match of stopping Victor Wembanyama, why Josh Hart is the Knicks' X-factor, and whether Mitchell Robinson can be effective with a busted finger. Plus, the regular-season history between these two teams, MVP odds, and why New York City is already losing its mind before tip-off.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:14) Dissecting the WCF–What impressed you most about the Spurs-Thunder series?

(4:24) Is the discourse toward Chet warranted?

(17:24) Western Conference team building: How will teams deal with the Spurs and Wemby?

(20:46) Confidence is contagious for the Spurs: Rookie Dylan Harper plays like a veteran

(27:35) Knicks are underdogs even though they breezed through the ECF

(30:33) What we learned from the Spurs-Knicks regular-season matchups

(34:10) Keys to win for the Knicks: Josh Hart

(45:12) Wemby and Brunson are the betting favorites for Finals MVP

(47:48) What really happened to Mitchell Robinson and his broken pinkie?

(53:53) Changing of the guard in the NBA: Spurs' youth over Knicks veterans

(1:00:23) The Knicks are giving Gotham something to cheer about

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Verno 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 finger and the new draft lottery rules.

Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:00) Thunder-Spurs: WCF headed to Game 7, Spurs defeat Thunder 118-91

(5:32) Rim protection: Spurs held Thunder to 91 points (lowest playoff output)

(11:58) Flip-flopped series: Spurs turn the tables on Thunder

(18:08) Spurs-Thunder: Both teams have shown non-competitive moments

(23:00) Distractions behind the benches: Nuns and boobs

(29:13) Small-market fans are not ready for a "New York State of Mind"

(34:37) Knicks' championship path:  Need Spurs to take down Thunder

(43:42) Spurs-Thunder Game 7 preview: Low-scoring war determines the winner

(48:57) Instant reaction: President Trump heading to the Finals

(50:54) NBA approves radical 3-2-1 anti-tanking reform for draft lottery

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Verno 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 are joined by Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor to discuss the issues with the Cavs’ roster, the Knicks’ chances in the NBA championship, and the new NBA lottery rules.

Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:00) Knicks destroy Cavs 130-93, punch ticket to NBA Finals

(2:22) Knicks run out opponents with 11 straight playoff wins

(12:29) Gotham stands tall: first NBA Finals since 1999

(19:10) Cleveland lame: Knicks’ average margin of victory +18.5 ppg

(26:48) Cavs future retool: Mitchell + Mobley close to contending

(30:38) Thunder-Spurs preview: OKC’s lack of offense, series tied 2-2

(38:59) Kevin O’Connor from Yahoo Sports joins the show

(42:51) Cavs autopsy report: KOC breaks down the future of the Cavs

(49:45) Knicks favorites to win it all?

(53:19) KOC headline: Wemby turns SGA into DeMar DeRozan

(01:01:30) KOC the FIXER: how the NBA is f**king over the Grizzlies

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Guest: Kevin O’Connor

Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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