Have the Thunder Broken the Wolves? Plus: A Must-Win Game 2, and Enjoying the Haliburton Experience.

The Mismatch

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🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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The Thunder continue their dominance to take a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, as Verno and Jacoby recap Game 2 and debate what it’ll take for the Wolves to try to make this a series. They discuss how the Thunder’s Big Three of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren performed, Julius Randle’s disappearance, Mike Conley’s influence, and how the Thunder exploited the Wolves defense. Next, Jacoby shares his feelings after Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers came back to take Game 1 from the Knicks. Did the Knicks collapse, or was it a matter of a hot shooting stretch from Aaron Nesmith? Is Game 2 a must-win for the Knicks? (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(01:17) Thunder Defeat T-Wolves: 118-103 (OKC 2-0)(14:19) Expectations for the T-Wolves at Home(24:30) Have the Thunder Broke the T-Wolves?(31:35) Comeback or Collapse: Knicks Lose to the Pacers: 138-135 (IND 1-0)(45:11) How Are the Pacers Still Surprising Us?!(49:54) Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks [-6] Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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