Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly recap some of Thursday night’s action, including the Sixers beating the Rockets in OT, the Magic’s disappointing season, and yet another blow to the Warriors in their loss to the Mavs. Next, the guys into their loves and loathes from the previous week.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(03:12) Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid lift Sixers past Rockets in OT
(07:05) The disappointing Magic season continues after a blowout loss to the Hornets
(09:52) Warriors lose another player to injury in loss to the Mavs
(14:05) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week
(20:39)Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week
(30:22) No. 2 loves of the week
(37:47) No. 2 loathes of the week
(44:00) No. 3 loves of the week
(56:40) No. 3 loathes of the week

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