Knicks and Wolves Advance, While the Sixers Force Game 7!

About this episode

Verno and Jacoby recap the NBA playoff action as the Wolves and Knicks advance while the 76ers force a Game 7 against the Celtics.

Immediately after the Wolves put away the Nuggets, Verno and Jacoby fire up the mics to recap Thursday night’s action from the NBA playoffs. (0:17) Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:42) The Wolves finish off the upset over the Nuggets to advance to the second round (16:32) The Knicks demolish the Hawks in a blowout win to advance (26:13) The 76ers send the series back to Boston for Game 7 (46:49) Who is smiling more: Mike Malone or Steve Kerr? (50:55) Raptors-Cavaliers preview (55:51) Magic-Pistons preview (1:00:14) Rockets-Lakers preview The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Brian Waters and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Vernon, David Jacoby

Topics covered

• NBA playoffs
• team advancements
• game recaps
• sports analysis
• upset victories
• game previews

Keywords

• NBA
• playoffs
• Wolves
• Knicks
• 76ers
• Celtics
• upset
• game recap
• sports podcast

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Organizations: The Ringer, Raptors, Cavaliers, Magic, Pistons, Rockets, Lakers, Nuggets, Knicks, Hawks

Places: Boston

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