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Playoff Basketball Is Back: Breaking Down Jazz vs. Nuggets, Raptors vs. Nets, Sixers vs. Celtics, and Clippers vs. Mavericks | The Mismatch Aug 18, 2020

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Verno and KOC break down the first day of playoff games, including Donovan Mitchell’s 57-point performance that still couldn’t save the Jazz (2:42), the sleepy Raptors vs. Nets series (20:58), the continued problems with the Sixers (28:29), and the flagrant call on Kristaps Porzingis that could have tipped the Clippers vs. Mavericks series (44:20). Plus, some predictions for the next round of games (59:20).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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Play-in Excitement, the Dame vs. Steph Debate, the Importance of Role Players in the Postseason | Real Ones Aug 17, 2020

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell sit down to discuss the winners and losers of this weekend's play-in games (09:18). Logan also debates Raja on his take about Damian Lillard eclipsing Steph Curry (24:52). Then they touch on the dismissal of Alvin Gentry form the Pelicans, what role players do best in the postseason, and their picks for the postseason matchups going forward.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

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The Portland Trail Blazers Advance, Plus: Next-Round Predictions | The Mismatch Aug 14, 2020

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Verno and KOC discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' win over the Brooklyn Nets and what we can expect for their next matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, with the eighth seed on the line (1:00). Then they break down the potential franchises that could see changes in the near future (12:40) and discuss the teams to keep an eye on as they move on to the next rounds (33:40).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor

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Damian Lillard, Sixers Sadness, and What to Do With Denver | Group Chat Aug 12, 2020

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Justin, Rob, and Jonathan talk about bubble MVP Damian Lillard (01:25). Chris Ryan joins to discuss the downer of a time the 76ers are having and how improvements by other players could affect Ben Simmons’s performance (27:20). Later they dive into nerd corner to talk about the Denver Nuggets’ growth and what makes Michael Porter Jr. one of the breakout stars of the bubble (50:52).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Jonathan Tjarks

Guest: Chris Ryan

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Seeds, Seeds, Seeds, Fixing the Sixers, and the Bubble Suns | The Mismatch Aug 11, 2020

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Verno and KOC discuss the narrowing race for the 8-seed in the West (0:37), the never-ending quest to make the Philadelphia 76ers' roster fit together (28:12), and the still-undefeated Phoenix Suns (45:47).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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Damian Lillard Balls Out, Devin Booker in Phoenix, and Should We Worry About the Lakers? | Real Ones Aug 10, 2020

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell discuss this weekend’s games, including Damian Lillard’s incredible showing against the 76ers (00:41). They also talk about Phoenix’s momentum and how to best capitalize on Devin Booker’s moment (06:21) before discussing possible concerns for the Lakers, potential reform in the fight for the 8-seed, and players’ relationship with the media.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

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Kemba Walker on the Celtics’ Title Hopes, New York Basketball, and MJ Stories | R2C2 with CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco Aug 08, 2020

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CC and Ryan are joined by All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker to discuss how he’s adjusted to the Orlando bubble (11:58), New York basketball (25:13), his relationship with Michael Jordan, and the Celtics’ playoff hopes (48:53).

This episode originally ran on the R2C2 feed.

Hosts: CC Sabathia and Ryan Ruocco

Guest: Kemba Walker

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Dame Time in the Bubble, the Bright Now Suns, and the Race for the 8-Seed in the West | The Mismatch Aug 07, 2020

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Verno and KOC discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ strong push for the playoffs (1:18), the Phoenix Suns’ surprising run (17:54), and the jockeying for seeding in the Western Conference (43:39).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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The Excitement of the Rockets and Blazers, the Suns' Contention, and Nerd Corner With the Lakers | Group Chat Aug 05, 2020

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'Group Chat' returns to talk about the excitement in the NBA bubble, including the Rockets–Trail Blazers barn burner and the return of Carmelo Anthony (01:29); the Phoenix Suns' excellent game and whether or not they're legitimate contenders for the eighth seed (23:44); and lastly, in the Nerd Corner segment, how Anthony Davis has massively improved and what it's like for him when Lebron is absent (39:45).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, Rob Mahoney

Guest: Logan Murdock

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Shake’s Big Shot, Zion Bounces Back, and the Jimmy Butler Mystery | The Mismatch Aug 04, 2020

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Verno and KOC react to Shake Milton’s clutch game-winner against the Spurs (0:43), the fight for the 8-seed (13:26), the micro-ball Rockets (23:40), the defending champion Toronto Raptors (41:21), the bizarre Jimmy Butler story (50:06), and more.

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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