The Charlotte Hornets Are Taking the League by Swarm. Plus: Chris Paul’s Gas Tank Is Still Full and the Hawks Look Rejuvenated.

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Loves and Loathes: Vintage Steph Curry, the Unbeaten Grizzlies, and Coaching in Quarter-Zips

Verno and Jacoby are back, and they get into the Grizzlies' win against the Blazers to remain undefeated before going through their loves and loathes from the past week of the NBA, including a vintage Steph Curry performance, Cooper Flagg’s second-year development, Ernie Johnson’ ...  Show more

Early Season Observations: Knicks in Crisis, Tatum-Brown Drama, and Giannis's Miami Honeymoon Gone Wrong

As we enter the first full week of the NBA season, Verno and Jacoby share some early observations. They also discuss Jalen Williams's horrific injury, and how the loss of Williams and Cason Wallace will affect the Thunder for the rest of the season.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch ...  Show more

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