The Mismatch

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.

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(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

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Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Knicks' Game 2 win over the Cavs and recap Spurs-Thunder Game 2. Then, they preview the remainder of each series, dissect the Giannis trade rumors, and look at the NBA All-Rookie teams.

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(00:00) Knicks-Cavs: NY takes Game 2 with 109-93 victory, Josh Hart 26 pts

(09:31) Wave of Knicks fandom throughout the five boroughs

(11:53) Ice-cold Cavs: Shooting woes continue, 35 percent FG in Game 2

(17:13) Knicks-Cavs: Worst of the conference finals, series ends in five

(24:10) Thunder-Spurs recap: Physical WCF battle, turnovers kill Spurs

(29:15) SGA 30 pts, 12-24 FG, OKC 34 Assists (second-highest in the playoffs)

(34:15)  Wemby 21 pts, 10 pts in the paint (down sharply from 26 pts in Game 1)

(43:47) Thunder vs. the World: Can the Spurs rebound in Game 3?

(49:16) NBA All-Rookie First Team: Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe, Harper, and Coward

(52:06) All-Rookie Second Team: Bailey, Fears, Murray-Boyles, Raynaud, and Queen

(55:09) Giannis trade watch: Bucks open to offers

(57:56) Jeff Van Gundy as the Blazers' next head coach?

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Verno and Jacoby return to react to the classic Game 1 of the Western Conference finals and give their thoughts on Game 2. They also preview the Eastern Conference finals featuring the Knicks and Cavaliers.

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(00:00) Spurs-Thunder: “Harwood Classic,” Spurs win Game 1, 122-115 (2OT)

(6:40) Alex Caruso has the game of his life: 31 pts to keep Thunder in the game

(10:15) Wemby with an MVP performance: 41 pts, 24 reb with a logo 3-pointer

(17:15) Thunder need some soul searching after Game 1. SGA 24 pts, Chet 8 pts

(24:28) Small market atmosphere in Oklahoma City and San Antonio

(26:06) Refs make the right calls and keep the game moving

(33:34) Looking ahead to the rest of the series: Smoking on that OKC - Thunder in 6

(41:02) Insane stats from Game 1:  Rookie Dylan Harper has a historic night

(50:56) Knicks-Cavs Preview: New York is a different team from the start of the season

(56:51) Cavs' inconsistent play in the playoffs; Knicks are the clear favorite

(1:02:23) Shams breaking the MVP news before Amazon

(1:03:59) Story time with Verno and Jacoby

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Welcome to The Mismatch! Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Spurs and Cavs taking a 3-2 lead in their respective series and give their thoughts on the pivotal Game 6s on Friday. Plus, they give their Loves and Loathes for the past week and remember Brandon Clarke.

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(2:02) Cavs-Pistons Game 6 preview: Cleveland leads series 3-2

(9:48) Spurs-Wolves Game 6 preview: San Antonio leads series 3-2

(16:30) Jacoby Loves: Tony Brothers (the no-call and the Finch fight)

(20:11) Verno Loves: Ajay Mitchell scoring 22.5 PPG and a playoff career high of 28 points

(28:24) Jacoby Loathes: Wemby dominating the MVP race (forever)

(31:34) Verno Loathes: The James Harden experience

(35:54) Jacoby Loves: KAT "unlocking" his role after half a year

(40:48) Verno Loves: Sixth man "swingers" dominating the playoffs

(44:30) Jacoby Loathes: The "bump-and-jump" shoulder bump

(47:19) Verno Loathes: Philly’s phony explanations

(55:07) Jacoby Loves: Spurs rookie sensation Dylan Harper

(56:39) Verno Loves: Popovich “speaking life into you” (a must-read article)

(1:00:57) Jacoby Loathes: All the endless LeBron narratives

(1:06:15) Verno Loathes: The Bucks' dysfunction and Doc’s laissez-faire approach

(1:12:13) Jacoby Loves: Barkley’s "That’s a pretty man" crush on Max Strus

(1:14:05) Verno Loves: The NBA combine measurements and wingspans

(1:21:09) Jacoby Loathes: The “Nothing Is Everything” Skyrizi commercial

(1:22:41) Verno Loathes: The passing of Brandon Clarke (1996-2026)

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Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchups. The Thunder remain undefeated as they sweep the Lakers, and the Cavs tie the series at 2 with the Pistons. They also preview Game 5 between the Spurs and the T’Wolves and examine the Knicks' run and the NBA Draft Lottery.

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(2:05) Thunder-Lakers: Lakers fought hard in a 115-110 loss

(7:41) Thunder Dominate playoffs, Sweep Suns and Lakers

(10:11) Lebron Swept: Time to take a pay cut or retire?

(16:20) Pistons-Cavs: Mitchell drops 43 pts in 112-103 Win, series tied 2-2

(25:44) Knicks Sweep Sixers 4-0: 497points, averaging 124+ PPG

(30:31) Plenty of rest for Anunoby and crew before Eastern Conference Finals

(37:35) Wemby was tossed for Flagrant 2 in the 2nd quarter, time served by the NBA.

(44:00) Wolves need ‘Super’ Ant: Edwards needs to go off to Advance.

(46:00)  Dylan Harper: Rookies having moments in the Playoffs

(54:21) NBA Draft Lottery: Verno Jumps off the Couch, Grizzlies land no. 3 pick

(58:17) 2026 NBA Draft Top Four: 1. Dybansta, 2. Peterson, 3. Boozer, 4. Wilson

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