The Mismatch
Young Thunder Defy History, Haliburton’s Injury, Finals Fallout, and Can KD Lead the Rockets to the Finals?
About the episode
Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning Game 7 and defeating the Indiana Pacers, and the guys discuss the sour experience of watching the game after Tyrese Haliburton went down with his injury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 7 performance, lessons learned from these Finals, and what to expect for OKC’s future. They also give kudos to the Pacers for their resilience throughout the playoffs, Rick Carlisle’s influence, expectations for the Pacers next season without Haliburton, and how his injury affects the rest of the Eastern Conference. Next, the guys debate whether Kevin Durant can be the difference maker that Houston is looking for and whether the Suns will trade Jalen Green.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto
Summary
Welcome to The Mismatch!
- 0:18
The Thunder are the 2025 champs!
- 0:54
The 2025 Thunder become second-youngest champions ever
- 4:50
Reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s injury
- 13:19
SGA’s Game 7 Performance
- 18:34
Is this the start of the Thunder dynasty?
- 31:00
Rick Carlisle’s master class in playoff coaching
- 35:15
Who are the Eastern Conference contenders?
- 42:20
Reaction to the Thunder’s “celebration”
- 49:45
Rockets trade for Kevin Durant
- 1:09:10
Jacoby’s trip to the original Nathan’s Hot Dogs
- 1:10:55
Mavs sign Daniel Gafford to extension
- 1:11:55
NBA draft preview
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