Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the NBA Cup games from Tuesday and Wednesday night. They discuss the Thunder's continued dominance to start the season after matching the best 25-game start in NBA history, how the Spurs exploited the Lakers' defensive inefficiencies, and why the Knicks have a chance against the Magic. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(02:30) Western Conference NBA Cup recap
(16:50) Eastern Conference NBA Cup recap
(27:40) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week
(35:58) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week
(42:00) No. 2 loves of the week
(51:59) No. 2 loathes of the week
(58:30) No. 3 loves of the week
(01:03:20) No. 3 loathes of the week

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