The Mismatch

Nuggets Sweep Their Way Into the Finals, Debating the Lakers' Future, and Why Joe Needs to Go

May 23, 2023

01:23:32

Episode guests

Nikola Jokic

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Denver Nuggets Beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113 to 111

3min

LeBron James and the Nuggets in the Western Conference

2min

The Lakers' Game Four

2min

The Nuggets Are the Best Team in the West

5min

The Nuggets' Exceptional Defense

4min

Lisa Salters and the Sopranos

2min

Tristan Thompson's Injury Hurts the Lakers

2min

How to Bet on the NBA Playoffs With FanDuel

4min

10.

The LeBron Injury Story for the Lakers

3min

11.

Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks

5min

12.

Kyrie Irving and the Lakers

2min

13.

Kyrie Irving and the Lakers in the NBA

3min

14.

The Mismatch: How to Secure Your Home With Simply Safe

2min

15.

Boston Down 3-0 to Miami

2min

16.

The Heat Run: How Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry Have Proven Their Legitimate NBA Players

2min

17.

The Miami Heat's Competitive Edge in the NBA Finals

4min

18.

The Fundamental Attribution Error in Basketball

2min

19.

The Rise and Fall of Jimmy Butler

3min

20.

How to Be a Better Basketball Player

2min

21.

Let Go of the Wrong in the Eastern Conference Finals

2min

22.

How to Win at the Highest Levels When Your Source of Creation Comes From Two Wings

5min

23.

The Benefits of Leaks in the NBA

3min

24.

The Loss of a Backup Plan for the Celtics

3min

25.

The Heat's Zone Defense Isn't Exploding Yet

3min

26.

The Disconnect Between the Celtics and the Warriors

3min

27.

Nick Nurse and Milwaukee Kenny Atkinson in Toronto

2min

28.

Carmelo Anthony: A Game Recognized Game Guy

2min

29.

The Sixth Leading Scorer in NBA History

3min

Verno and KOC congratulate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets for sweeping the Lakers en route to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance (01:18). LeBron James had another amazing night in the loss, as the guys debate the Lakers' future after getting swept (21:27). Will Kyrie Irving be a Laker? Next, the guys discuss how the Heat are just one win away from another NBA Finals berth with Jimmy Butler, and how Tyler Herro’s injury was actually beneficial to their remarkable run (37:52). Also, KOC shares why the Celtics need to let Joe Mazzulla go (53:07). Lastly, the guys discuss the latest head coaching rumors and Carmelo Anthony’s retirement (01:12:36).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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