Verno and Jacoby return to recap what was seemingly revenge night across the league yesterday. They discuss Myles Turner’s return to Indiana, Deandre Ayton taking control for the Lakers with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out, the latest on Ja Morant, and more. They next ask six questions about the NBA season so far.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(02:00) Myles Turner returns to Indiana, and Giannis beats the buzzer to win 117-115
(10:45) Norman Powell and the Heat edge out the Clippers 120-119
(12:26) Deandre Ayton dominates in his return to Portland as the Lakers beat the Blazers 123-115
(15:02) What is going on with the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant?
(27:30) The Jazz steal a win against the Celtics
(29:45) A Knicks vibe check
(34:48) Should we take the Lakers seriously?
(41:39) Is it time we recalibrate the Bulls?
(46:40) Where do the Pelicans go from here?
(52:16) How much more does Pablo Torre know?
(58:02) Can the Rockets stay this hot offensively?
(01:05:16) What was Lester Jones thinking?

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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