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Play-In Madness and Things We Care About in the First Round

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) ...  Show more

Play-in Previews, Plus Surprises and Disappointments from This Season

Verno and Jacoby return to react to the final weekend of the NBA regular season, take a look at the 2026 Play-in Tournament, and break down the playoff matchups. Then, they give their biggest surprises and disappointments from the regular season. Welcome to The Mismatch! 01:45 Pr ...  Show more

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