It’s NBA Cup week! Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming games, starting with the Eastern Conference. Can the Magic keep it going against the Heat without Franz Wagner? Can the Knicks finally get past the Cup quarterfinals against the Raptors? Next, they dive into the matchups in the Western Conference. Do the Suns stand any chance at defeating the Thunder? Will Victor Wembanyama return to lead the Spurs against Luka, LeBron, and the Lakers? Also, they guys continue to debate whether the Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if the teams most interested actually need him.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(07:29) NBA Cup preview: Heat vs. Magic
(21:57) NBA Cup Preview: Knicks vs. Raptors
(36:12) NBA Cup preview: Suns vs. Thunder
(53:48) NBA Cup preview: Spurs vs. Lakers
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Oscar De La Luz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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