Verno and Jacoby recap a wild NBA Finals Game 1 that saw the Pacers come back yet again to beat the Thunder and take a 1-0 series lead. They go through all the stats and numbers and try to figure out how the Pacers came back, as well as how they continue to have these impressive wins in the playoffs. Is it time to finally put some respect on the Pacers? What adjustments will OKC make for Game 2? Next, the guys briefly discuss the fallout from the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(0:23) Pacers Stun Thunder: 111-110 (IND 1-0)
(11:17) Finals Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder [-320] Indiana Pacers [+260]
(14:15) Breaking Down the Matchup Adjustments
(25:20) Can The Pacers Win This Series?
(52:25) Knicks Fire Coach Thibs

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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