Could Giannis Leave the Bucks? Plus: Monday Night Surprises, NBA Cup Pairings, and More Observations.
Verno and Jacoby debate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to scrub anything Bucks related from his social media accounts and what this means for Giannis and the Bucks going forward. How much longer will Giannis remain in Milwaukee? They then recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six observations as we pass the quarter mark of the season.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:30) Giannis has scrubbed his socials; what happens next?
(14:00) The Jazz beat the Rockets
(17:05) The Mavs withstand Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets
(24:13) Cade Cunningham turns it on late in the game as the Pistons beat the Hawks
(26:51) Dillon Brooks and the Suns snap the Lakers' win streak
(34:27) Desmond Bane lifts the Magic past the Bulls
(37:48) Clippers lose fifth straight to the Heat
(44:33) Verno and Jacoby’s first observation
(52:31) Verno and Jacoby’s second observation
(59:25) Verno and Jacoby’s third observation
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Brian Waters
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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What We Love From the First Month of the Season, Jokic’s Nonchalant Performance, Cade’s Superstar Status, and Are the Wolves in Trouble?
Verno and Jacoby return as they go over the Monday-night slate of basketball, including the Raptors and Pistons' win streaks, Nikola Jokic’s nonchalant impact in the Nuggets' win over the Grizzlies, the Wolves' collapse against the Heat, and more. They also discuss the viral moment between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant over the weekend. Next, the guys share four things they’ve loved about the first month of the NBA season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:24) We were right about the Raptors (06:48) The Pistons keep on winning (13 straight wins) (12:50) Rockets cool down the Suns (15:00) Nikola Jokic nets triple-double in win against Grizzlies (21:52) Wolves collapse again, lose to the Kings in OT (29:22) Heat edge out Mavs in Tyler Herro's return (33:54) Klay Thompson and Ja Morant's viral moment over the weekend (41:50) First month love no. 1: New broadcasts (46:33) First month love no. 2: ‘On the Radar’ players (49:51) First month love no. 3: Diverse offenses (56:40) First month love no. 4: Steph, KD, and LeBron still got it The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit 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 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto
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The Wemby-less Spurs Impress, Derik Queen and the Young Pels, and What's Going On With LaMelo Ball?
Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly discuss the Grizzlies completely dominating the Kings, Tyrese Maxey’s continued ascension into superstardom, as well as how impressive the Spurs looked without their top players. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from this past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:35) What’s next for the Kings after getting blown out by the Grizzlies? (08:13) Sixers beat Bucks as Maxey's ascension continues (14:48) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (22:39) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (32:06) No. 2 loves of the week (38:43) No. 2 loathes of the week (46:19) No. 3 loves of the week (52:26) No. 3 loathes of the week (01:02:07) No. 4 loves of the week (01:05:36) No. 4 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit 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 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto
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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 to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto
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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 to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto
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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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