About this episode

Verno and Jacoby discuss the latest NBA playoff matchups and performances, including the Pistons' struggles and the Thunder's success.

Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchup, including the Magic taking a 3-1 lead over the Pistons and the Thunder advancing to the 2nd round. Then, they discuss how the Nuggets force a game 7, the Knicks looking to take a 3-2 lead, and the confusion of the Raptors-Cavs and Rockets-Lakers matchups. 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, 12-0 over the past 3 seasons in the first round. (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 back, Tatum 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 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: LA leads series 3-1, Matchup is bad basketball (57:28) Cooper Flagg wins ‘Rookie of the Year’ Award over Kon Knueppel. Leave us a message…

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Hosts: Chris Vernon, David Jacoby

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• Team Matchups
• Player Performances
• Injuries
• Series Updates
• Rookie of the Year

Keywords

• Pistons
• Magic
• Thunder
• Nuggets
• NBA Playoffs
• Rookie of the Year
• Jamal Cain
• Injuries
• Matchups

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Organizations: Magic, Pistons, Thunder, Wolves, Nuggets, 76ers, Celtics, Hawks, Knicks, Blazers

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