The Mismatch
The Mismatch
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10 Questions Heading into All-Star Weekend
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Feb 10, 2026 at 7:12 pm.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
Hornets-Pistons fight club
Which team would have the best chance vs. Pistons in a Royal Rumble-style match?
Will the NBA be forced to go after teams who are tanking?
Which bottom-five team in each conference is in the best position going forward?
Are the Wolves a good team?
Would the Celtics be favorites if Jayson Tatum returns?
What teams in the East can defeat the Cavs in a seven-game series?
Which team you could see yourself liking more come playoffs?
What minor trade-deadline move will be discussed more come playoffs?
Who is the celebrity to crash a player interview?
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Show notes
Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss the fight that broke out in the Hornets-Pistons game and their hope for a potential playoff series between the two teams. Next, the guys ask 10 questions heading into All-Star weekend.
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00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:37) Hornets-Pistons fight club (09:06) Which team would have the best chance vs. Pistons in a Royal Rumble-style match? (13:48) Will the NBA be forced to go after teams who are tanking? (22:36) Which bottom-five team in each conference is in the best position going forward? (26:24) Are the Wolves a good team? (29:33) Would the Celtics be favorites if Jayson Tatum returns? (31:54) What teams in the East can defeat the Cavs in a seven-game series? (35:31) Which team you could see yourself liking more come playoffs? (39:05) What minor trade-deadline move will be discussed more come playoffs? (44:04) Who is the celebrity to crash a player interview? (50:08) Was the Super Bowl boring?
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