Jacoby Went to the Game. $888. Zero Regrets. Knicks Win.

About this episode

Verno and Jacoby analyze the thrilling Game 1 of the NBA Finals, focusing on key player performances and the implications for the series.

Verno and Jacoby break down a wild Game 1 from every angle—including Jacoby's upper-deck view from inside the Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson went into the tunnel and came out a closer, dropping 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter when it mattered most. KAT bullied Wemby all night long, and Wemby shot just 6-of-21 in his NBA Finals debut. The Knicks stole one in San Antonio—but is this series really over? Not even close. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:04) Jacoby drops $888 to take in the moment of a Knicks Game 1 win (8:32) Inside the arena: San Antonio's kindness vs. New York's chaos energy (15:45) "We've got a guy" — Brunson's fourth-quarter run (28:29) KAT was built for this moment — 18 points, 12 rebounds, and Wemby had no answer (38:56) Hart and Alvarado — the unsung heroes of Game 1 (43:00) Looking ahead: Can Wemby and the Spurs adjust to the Knicks? (52:56) Game 2 predictions and series outlook The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Vernon, David Jacoby

Topics covered

• NBA Finals
• Game analysis
• Player performance
• Knicks vs Spurs
• Game predictions

Keywords

• NBA Finals
• Knicks
• Jalen Brunson
• KAT
• Wemby
• Game 1
• San Antonio

Sponsors

FanDuel, WeatherTech

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knicks, San Antonio, Frost Bank Center, The Ringer

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