Verno and Jacoby return to react to the opening games of the play-in tournament and preview the final games on Friday. Then, they discuss the things they care about heading into the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

Welcome to The Mismatch!

(0:30) Play-in tournament recap

(2:03) Hornets-Heat: The game was wildly entertaining

(7:06) Magic-76ers: Magic fans would rather watch Hornets-Pistons

(11:29) Warriors-Clippers: Vintage masterpiece by Steph and Green

(24:15) Blazers-Suns: Devin Booker will be front and center vs. the Warriors

(28:48) Things we care about going into the playoffs

(29:09) Things we care about: Wings vs. bigs in the Cavs-Toronto matchup

(32:34) Things we care about: What if the Cavs lose?

(38:11) Things we care about: Last run for this iteration of the Wolves

(43:05) Things we care about: Nuggets must close quick

(47:48) Things we care about: Can the Knicks run with the Hawks?

(49:43) Things we care about: The Knicks' transition defense

(53:28) Things we care about: Mitchell Robinson’s free throw shooting

(1:00:06) Things we care about: Can the Celtics' regular-season success carry into the playoffs?

(1:03:19) Things we care about: Is effort the Moneyball of the NBA?

(1:06:08) Things we care about: Who doesn’t love Tyrese Maxey?

(1:12:29) Things we care about: Small-market energy

(1:16:05) Things we care about: Battle scars

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby

Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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