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The Mismatch

Coming Around on the Celtics, Whether Something Is Wrong with Harden, and the Clippers Hoping for a Run

The Mismatch

The Ringer

Sports

4.75.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 March 2022

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

With the Celtics riding a four-game win streak, has Verno come around to see them as a Finals sleeper (02:11)? KOC gives us reasons the Celtics are serious contenders for the title. The guys talk about how Patrick Beverley has completely changed the culture for the Timberwolves (12:54). The 76ers beat the Heat last night, despite being without James Harden and Joel Embiid, but KOC has noticed Harden playing different lately (22:25). With Ben Simmons out and Kyrie Irving still playing part time, the guys debate the Nets' title chances (27:33). They also take a look at some of the teams on the rise in the East (38:47) before discussing the possibility of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard returning (43:03). Finally, they give the latest updates on the biggest injuries in the NBA (50:20).  Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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For as long as I've known the NBA, it's been a Star's League.

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But even among the stars, there's an exclusive club.

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Russell and Dr. J. Jordan, Kobe.

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They're all part of a select group that paved the way for the NBA superstar up today.

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And some even shared secrets with each other along the way.

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From Spotify and the Ringer Podcast Network, I'm Jackie McMone.

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