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The Mismatch

The Ringer

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4.7 • 5.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Verno and Jacoby return to break down the wild Thursday-night slate in the NBA that saw multiple one-score games and overtime finishes. After, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the league. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:48) Nikola Jokic breaks record in win vs. Magic (05:09) Pelicans storm back in OT win vs. Rockets (09:18) Mavs survive Pistons in OT (14:29) The Suns escape with win against the Warriors (18:18) Lamelo Ball, Hornets spoil Trae Young’s return with win vs. Hawks (21:07) Luka’s triple-double lifts Lakers past Jazz (25:14) Blazers outlast Kings in OT (30:31) Knicks steal a win vs. Pacers(33:02) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (36:16) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (43:26) No. 2 loves of the week (51:13) No. 2 loathes of the week (55:42) No. 3 loves of the week (59:33) No. 3 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Based on a remarkable true story.
0:02.0	I need something big, I need something new.
0:04.0	Song Sung Blue is filled with love and laughter.
0:07.0	Bad things happen.
0:08.0	I just want to sing and shine.
0:10.0	With fantastic performances from Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
0:14.0	If you're there with me, I am not afraid anymore.
0:16.0	If you've ever had a shop, pal, this is it.
0:19.0	It's a joyful crowd pleaser with a ton of heart.
0:22.6	It's good.
0:23.6	So...
0:24.6	Song Song Blue in Cinema's New Year's Day.
0:29.6	The New Year's Day.
0:31.6	The Welcome to the mismatch up
0:45.6	and Jordan Bucce does every week from the ringer.com is Dave Jacoby.
0:48.9	Jacoby.
0:51.2	Verno.
0:52.0	Last night was another one of those nights.
0:54.7	Another one of those nights.
0:56.1	Where there's just so much going on all at once that I can't even keep up with all of it with my league pass.
1:00.9	I was upset that there was such a great NFL game that was going on last night.
1:06.5	Because I was like, man, if people happen to be watching basketball, they would have been in for a real treat.
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