The Mismatch

Do the Heat Need to be Fixed? Plus, Doc’s Debut, Knicks Without Randle, and Yet Another 70-Point Performance

Jan 30, 2024

Guest Paolo Banchero, Future top-five player in the league, discusses the potential of becoming a top player. The hosts debate the Heat's losing streak and the possible need for another move. They also discuss Julius Randle's injury and the impact on the Knicks. The guys explore the Cavaliers' turnaround and debate the impact of high scoring offenses on the future of the NBA.

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Episode guests

Paolo Banchero

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Quick takeaways

Doc Rivers's debut coaching the Bucks was discussed and Paolo Banchero's potential as a top-five player was highlighted.

The Heat's losing streak raises questions about potential roster changes, while Julius Randle's injury poses challenges for the Knicks.

Debate on the impact of high-scoring offenses in the modern NBA and the outstanding performances of Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic.

Deep dives

Offguard podcast moves to their own feed

Offguard, hosted by Austin Rivers and Pasha Givi, is moving to their own podcast feed. They will now release two shows per week, discussing the biggest stories happening around the league.

Introduction

3min

NBA Game Analysis and Trade Suggestions

12min

Performance and Humor

4min

Discussion on Miami Heat and Trade Confusion

2min

Analyzing Performance and Potential Solutions

20min

Analyzing the State of Defense in Basketball

4min

The NBA's Offensive-Focused Style

17min

Speculating on the Lakers lineup and lost trust in the coach

3min

Verno and KOC discuss Doc Rivers’s debut coaching the Bucks, explain why Paolo Banchero will eventually be a top-five player in the league, as well as the Timberwolves' impressive win over the Thunder (03:24). As the Heat losing streak hits seven, the guys debate whether another move is inevitable, and discuss what Julius Randle’s injury means for the Knicks (19:50). Also, are the Cavs really starting to turn the corner? After Luka Doncic scored 73 points over the weekend, the guys debate if the high scoring offenses from the modern NBA are good or bad for the future of the league (41:08).

Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com!

Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA!

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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The Mismatch

Do the Heat Need to be Fixed? Plus, Doc’s Debut, Knicks Without Randle, and Yet Another 70-Point Performance

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Offguard podcast moves to their own feed

Summary of the Nuggets vs. Bucks game

Impressive performance by Anthony Edwards

Orlando Magic's promising future with Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner

Scoring milestones: Ben Simmons and Luka Doncic

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