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The Mismatch

Lakers Defense Smothers Knicks, Steph the Rock Star, and Beware of the Bucks

Mar 7, 2025
01:25:13

Verno and Jacoby discuss the Lakers' thrilling OT win over the Knicks and how their defense was the true highlight of the game, not Luka and LeBron's performance (00:31). They also discuss the importance of Jimmy Butler’s impact for the Warriors outside the stat sheet and why Steve Kerr’s comparison to Andre Iguodala is valid (16:25). Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the week that was (27:13).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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