Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Verno and Jacoby are back to recap the full Christmas Day slate of games. They break down the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards in the Nuggets' thrilling OT win over the Wolves, how the Spurs remain undefeated against the Thunder, the tale of two halves at Madison Square Garden, JJ Redick’s anger after the Lakers' loss to the Rockets, and how Cooper Flagg stole the show in the Mavs' loss to the Warriors.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:37) Nikola Jokic puts up a wild triple-double and outlasts Anthony Edwards and the Wolves in OT thriller
(15:08) The Spurs beat the Thunder for the third time in two weeks
(25:16) The Knicks overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Cavs
(39:23) JJ Redick calls out the Lakers after loss to the Rockets
(49:34) Anthony Davis is hurt, but Cooper Flagg shines in the Mavs' loss to the Warriors

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