Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Verno and Jacoby return as they preview the NBA Cup championship between the Knicks and Spurs. They then debate whether the NBA Cup could potentially move away from Las Vegas and what the best options are for the fans to be able to go see the games in person. Next, they go through Monday night’s slate of NBA action.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:40) NBA Cup championship preview
(18:16) Will the NBA Cup leave Las Vegas?
(24:06) Nuggets win OT thriller vs. Rockets
(32:12) Cade Cunningham shines in win vs. Celtics
(35:17) Cooper Flagg makes history in loss to Jazz
(40:42) Cam Spencer stays hot and Ja Morant is injured in win vs. Clippers
(45:35) How the NBA Cup has affected the Giannis trade market
(49:24) Kristaps Porzingis out at least two weeks with illness
(52:46) Evan Mobley's calf strain and the Cavs' disappointing season so far

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