The Mismatch Best NBA Night Ever? Plus: Mavs Fire Nico Harrison and Six Observations on the NBA Season So Far.
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Nov 11, 2025 Verno and Jacoby highlight a thrilling night in the NBA, including Desmond Bane's buzzer-beater and Cade Cunningham's career-high performance. They discuss the shocking firing of Mavs GM Nico Harrison and its implications. The duo shares intriguing observations, suggesting a potential Ja Morant trade, the emergence of new All-Stars, and why the Rockets are worth watching. They also debate the significance of early-season records and praise an innovative Amazon studio show that’s changing the game.
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Unforgettable NBA Night
- David Jacoby described one NBA night as the best regular-season slate he’s ever watched, with a 70–80 minute window that “floored” him.
- He listed multiple game-winners and tight finishes as reasons the night was unforgettable.
Game Winners Reshape Narratives
- Desmond Bane's buzzer-beater changed the tone of the Magic-Blazers game and erased earlier failings in the box score.
- A single high-leverage play can flip narratives about a struggling player and team.
Cade's Voluminous Superstar Night
- Cade Cunningham shot 14-for-45 but finished with 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in an OT win.
- The game included injuries, a chase-down block, and a late corner three that forced overtime.