About the episode
Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchups. The Magic took a 3-1 lead over the Pistons, and the Thunder advanced to the second round. Then, they discuss how the Nuggets forced a Game 7, how the Knicks can take a 3-2 lead, and the confusion of the Raptors-Cavs and Rockets-Lakers matchups.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin
Social: Keith Fujimoto
Summary
- 0:02
Welcome to The Mismatch!
- 0:23
Pistons-Magic: Jamal Cain’s dunk is one of the best in playoff history
- 1:57
Magic beat the Pistons. Pistons on the ropes, down 3-1.
- 8:47
Jamal Cain makes a name for himself with a “forever dunk”
- 13:49
Thunder sweep Suns, go 12-0 in the first round over the past three seasons
- 20:30
Wolves-Nuggets: Injuries will make it tough for Wolves to win series
- 26:56
76ers-Celtics: Boston leads series 3-1. Joel Embiid is back, and Tatum is in elite form.
- 34:27
Hawks-Knicks: Series tied 2-2. KAT is the “missing piece” for success.
- 39:11
Blazers-Spurs: SA leads series 3-1. Wemby is good to go after concussion.
- 45:41
Raptors-Cavs: Series tied 2-2. The NBA is really going to make us watch this matchup.
- 51:26
Rockets-Lakers: L.A. leads series 3-1. This matchup is bad basketball.
- 57:28
Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year award over Kon Knueppel
