The Mismatch
Early-Season Surprises: Steph Remains Electric, the Feel-Good Raptors, and the Elderly Clippers
About the episode
Verno and Jacoby recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six early surprises from the season so far.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson
Social: Keith Fujimoto
Summary
Welcome to The Mismatch!
- 1:56
Jalen Duren fuels the Pistons’ 10th straight win
- 5:00
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
