EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 1H 14M
Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting Entertaining Playoff Series.
from The Mismatch · host The Ringer
(RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF MICHAEL MALONE AND CALVIN BOOTH’S FIRING) Verno and Jacoby congratulate Florida on beating Houston in the NCAA basketball championship (01:10). Will fans remember this game or the Duke collapse more? Next, the guys discuss the Lakers’ impressive win against the Thunder and why they showcased their true ceiling in this huge win (07:25). They also discuss the Rockets’ win over the Thunder from Friday night and why they are poised to be a tough out in the playoffs (14:57). How far can the Nuggets really go without Jamal Murray, whose availability for the playoffs is now in doubt (29:33)? Lastly, the guys go through each conference and discuss which potential playoff matchups would be the most entertaining (40:05), as well as why Draymond Green isn’t a bona fide lock for Defensive Player of the Year (52:18). Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Walmart Express. Dinner, delivered in as fast as an hour 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 Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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(RECORDED BEFORE THE NEWS OF MICHAEL MALONE AND CALVIN BOOTH’S FIRING) Verno and Jacoby congratulate Florida on beating Houston in the NCAA basketball championship (01:10). Will fans remember this game or the Duke collapse more? Next, the guys discuss the Lakers’ impressive win against the Thunder and why they showcased their true ceiling in this huge win (07:25). They also discuss the Rockets’ win over the Thunder from Friday night and why they are poised to be a tough out in the playoffs (14:57). How far can the Nuggets really go without Jamal Murray, whose availability for the playoffs is now in doubt (29:33)? Lastly, the guys go through each conference and discuss which potential playoff matchups would be the most entertaining (40:05), as well as why Draymond Green isn’t a bona fide lock for Defensive Player of the Year (52:18). Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Walmart Express. Dinner, delivered in as fast as an hour 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 Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting Entertaining Playoff Series.
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