The Mismatch podcast

The Mismatch

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.

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.

 

#447

The Most Disastrous and Perfect Fits of the Offseason

Verno and Jacoby recap the latest string of free agency news, including Paolo Banchero’s c... more

08 Jul 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:36

08 Jul 2025


#446

Free Agency Day One: Winners, Bold Moves, and Are the Lakers Going to Trade LeBron?

Free agency is here! Join Verno and Jacoby as they recap the day-one deals and discuss eve... more

01 Jul 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:22

01 Jul 2025


#445

Draft Night Winners and Losers. Plus: The Grizzlies Get Their Guy, and Masai Ujiri Out in Toronto.

Verno and Jacoby recap the NBA draft by discussing their biggest winners and losers from t... more

27 Jun 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:41

27 Jun 2025


#444

Young Thunder Defy History, Haliburton’s Injury, Finals Fallout, and Can KD Lead the Rockets to the ...

Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning Game 7 and defeating th... more

24 Jun 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:32

24 Jun 2025


#443

Pacers Force Game 7, Lakers Sell for $10B, and an NBA Draft Sneak Peek

The Pacers take Game 6 and force a Game 7 back in OKC, so Verno and Jacoby discuss the Pac... more

20 Jun 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:37

20 Jun 2025


#442

OKC One Win Away After J-Dub Drops 40, Haliburton’s Dud, KD Lingering, and a Memphis Recalibration

The Thunder are just one win away from an NBA championship after an all-time performance b... more

17 Jun 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:37

17 Jun 2025


#441

Can the Pacers Repeat Their Defensive Dominance? Plus, KD’s Future and More Knicks Dysfunction.

Verno and Jacoby discuss the exciting Game 3 that saw the Pacers go up 2-1 on the Thunder.... more

13 Jun 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:14

13 Jun 2025


#440

Game 3 Keys in Indy and a New Kidd in New York? Plus, Tyrese Haliburton: The Low-Usage Superstar.

Verno and Jacoby discuss the expected Game 2 Thunder victory and how Game 2 was the best o... more

10 Jun 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:26

10 Jun 2025


#439

Pacers Pull Off Another Comeback—Is OKC in Trouble? Plus, the Knicks’ Future Without Thibs.

Verno and Jacoby recap a wild NBA Finals Game 1 that saw the Pacers come back yet again to... more

06 Jun 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:11

06 Jun 2025


#438

The Case for a Pacers Surprise, OKC’s Path to the Finals, and What’s Next for the Knicks

The Pacers beat the Knicks over the weekend to reach the Finals, where they will meet the ... more

03 Jun 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:00

03 Jun 2025


#437

Can the Knicks Force a Game 7? Plus: the Thunder Are Finals-Bound, and the Missing Playoff Intensity...

Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers to sur... more

30 May 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:05

30 May 2025


#436

Ant and Randle Fail to Deliver, Plus Chet’s Growth, and a Knicks Confidence Check

Verno and Jacoby go through the Wolves nearly tying their series against the Thunder in Ga... more

27 May 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:54

27 May 2025


#435

Have the Thunder Broken the Wolves? Plus: A Must-Win Game 2, and Enjoying the Haliburton Experience.

The Thunder continue their dominance to take a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, as V... more

23 May 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:29

23 May 2025


#434

Thunder-Wolves Preview, Conference Finals X Factors, and Will Haliburton Become the New Knicks Villa...

Verno and Jacoby return to break down the Nuggets' Game 7 loss and preview the start of th... more

20 May 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:25

20 May 2025


#433

Nuggets Force Game 7, Celtics-Knicks Preview, and T-Wolves Advance to the WCF

Verno and Jacoby react to the Nuggets taking Game 6 over the Thunder to force Game 7, prev... more

16 May 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:44

16 May 2025


#432

Knicks on the Brink of the ECF, Tatum's Injury, Mavericks Win the Lottery, and Ant's Superstar Perfo...

Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks taking a 3-1 series lead over the Celtics, Jayson Tat... more

13 May 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:10

13 May 2025


#431

Timberwolves Take Game 2, Knicks Stun Boston AGAIN, and Cavaliers Collapsing

Verno and Jacoby break down the Timberwolves' win on Thursday night, which ties up their s... more

09 May 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:04

09 May 2025


#430

WELCOME TO THE SECOND ROUND! The Nuggets and Knicks Upset the Thunder and Celtics in Game 1

Verno and Jacoby break down Monday night's action, with some HUGE upsets. The Nuggets and ... more

06 May 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:49

06 May 2025


#429

Clippers Force Game 7, Knicks Advance, and the Lakers Collapse

Verno and Jacoby break down Thursday night's action with the Clippers forcing Game 7 again... more

02 May 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:35

02 May 2025


#428

Will Giannis Want Out? Plus: The Rockets Need a Star, the Hungry Wolves, and Which 3-1 Series Can St...

Verno and Jacoby break down Monday night’s playoff action starting with the Warriors’ thri... more

29 Apr 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:36

29 Apr 2025


#427

A Clippers Ass Whooping, Big Game KAT, Ja Goes Down, and the Grizzlies Collapse

Verno and Jacoby get together after the Grizzlies lose both Ja Morant and a 29-point lead ... more

25 Apr 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:01

25 Apr 2025


#426

The Legend of Playoff Kawhi, History at the Garden, and Game 2 Adjustments

Verno and Jacoby break down the exciting pair of games from Monday night starting off with... more

22 Apr 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:00

22 Apr 2025


#425

Kawhi’s Reintroduction, Silver’s Discipline, Cade’s Arrival, and More Things to Look Forward to in t...

Verno and Jacoby briefly discuss tonight’s round of play-in games, starting off with the H... more

18 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:27

18 Apr 2025


#424

Don’t Overlook the Grizzlies, Who Gets the Blame for Phoenix, and Instant Reactions to Playoff Match...

Verno and Jacoby break down tonight’s play-in games, starting with the Hawks-Magic matchup... more

15 Apr 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:43

15 Apr 2025


#423

Dissecting Why Malone Was Fired and Gearing Up for a Wild End to the Regular Season

Verno and Jacoby discuss the scorching-hot Timberwolves, who beat the Grizzlies last night... more

11 Apr 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:25

11 Apr 2025


#422

Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting...

(RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF MICHAEL MALONE AND CALVIN BOOTH’S FIRING) Verno and Jacoby co... more

08 Apr 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:44

08 Apr 2025


#421

League Office Hypocrites, Role Player Importance, and Our Love and Loathes

Verno and Jacoby go through last night’s Warriors win over the Lakers and discuss the take... more

04 Apr 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:50

04 Apr 2025