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Luka Lights Up Mexico City. Plus: Is There a Trade Out There for the Celtics? | The Mismatch Dec 13, 2019

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With Luka Doncic continuing to put up gaudy numbers (this time in Mexico), we imagine a world in which the NBA continues its global expansion and increases its player pool. Are there enough talented players for 34 teams, or even 36 (3:50)? Then, we run down some of the potential players who could get moved in the coming weeks, now that the Dec. 15 restriction on trades for free-agent signings has been removed (32:17).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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The Top 25 Players of the 2019-20 Season Thus Far | Group Chat Dec 11, 2019

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We run down our lists of the 25 best NBA players so far this season, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden as solo shows, but also Anthony Davis and LeBron James as well as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as duos in Los Angeles.

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Jonathan Tjarks

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The Bucks and Lakers Are the Cream of the Balanced NBA’s Crop. Plus: Trade Season Preview and the Denied Rockets Protest. | The Mismatch Dec 10, 2019

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The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers continue to thrive atop their respective conferences, but there is still more parity in the NBA than in years past (1:24). Then: It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... trade season is here (31:29)! And finally, the Houston Rockets’ protest gets denied (52:52).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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Will Kevin Get Love, the Knicks Fire Fizdale, and Untucked Jerseys | Heat Check Dec 09, 2019

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Instant Replay (03:40): News from around the league, the state of the Cavs and what the price of Kevin Love might be, and the result of Clippers-Bucks and what this could mean for them down the line.

The Main Event (14:08): Paolo Uggetti stops in to talk to the gang about the Knicks' firing Fizdale, the awkward fallout for the interim head coach, and who New York may have an eye on.

Good Call/Bad Call (29:03): The city of brotherly love has another incident, Portland’s Terry Stotts gets ejected, and snitches get bad calls!

Guests: Haley O’Shaughnessy, Dan Devine, Paolo Uggetti

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The NBA’s Replay Review System Is Flawed. So Do the Rockets Have a Point? | The Mismatch Dec 06, 2019

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We discuss the James Harden dunk that wasn’t counted in the Houston Rockets’ double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs (1:21). Are the Rockets right to file a complaint in the hope that it will point out a flaw in the replay review system? Plus: what Zion will look like when he returns (26:09), David Fizdale’s clock is ticking (32:11), and LaMelo Ball’s chances at going first overall in the NBA draft (38:10).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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Does the NBA Have a TV Ratings Problem? | Group Chat Dec 04, 2019

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We take a look at the Rockets protesting their loss to the Spurs (2:00) and discuss the NBA’s plummeting ratings (14:00). Then Jonathan Tjarks joins the show to compare team power ranking tiers (29:30).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

Guest: Jonathan Tjarks

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Giannis, Harden, and Luka Have Broken PER. Plus: Are the Raptors the 1993-94 Bulls? | The Mismatch Dec 03, 2019

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The high-usage superstars of the league have all become so dominant and efficient that they’re in line to break historical PER records. Do we need to adjust the record books to reflect the 3-point era (3:00)? Plus: The Pacers have righted the ship while the Jazz haven’t, and the Raptors are more legitimate than anyone could’ve predicted (18:30).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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The Ceiling For the Clippers, Nets Momentum without Irving, and Love Chokes | Heat Check Dec 02, 2019

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Instant Replay (03:16): The Clippers and Raptors had wonderful games with no signs of slowing down. Also, James Harden had a moment.

The Main Event (21:25): The gang looks closely at the Nets in Kyrie Irving’s absence and his inevitable return. Brooklyn seems to be doing just fine without him. Will he be hindering them or putting more gas in the tank?

Good Call/Bad Call (32:23): The Bulls' optimism through movie quotes, love chokes in Philly, and cussing in Boston.Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Haley O’Shaughnessy, Dan Devine

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A Thanksgiving NBA Mailbag! | Group Chat Nov 27, 2019

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The ‘Group Chat’ crew answers questions from you, the listeners! Topics include: the biggest “pretender” team, help for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, the 25-and-under power ranking, realistic midseason trades, and more.

Host: Justin Verrier

Guest: Jonathan Tjarks

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The NBA’s Radical Proposed Schedule Shakeups. Plus: Is Giannis as Big a Star as He Deserves to Be? | The Mismatch Nov 26, 2019

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We break down the ins and outs of the proposed changes to the NBA schedule, including playoff reseeding, the midseason tournament, and more (2:00). Then, we talk about the NBA’s dip in TV ratings this year, wondering whether it has anything to do with the Western Conference's being loaded and a dearth of Eastern Conference stars (33:51).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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