Monday Night Revenge Games, Good-Vibe Lakers, Steve Ballmer Is Being Sued, and Just How Good Are the Bulls?

Verno and Jacoby return to recap what was seemingly revenge night across the league yesterday. They discuss Myles Turner’s return to Indiana, Deandre Ayton taking control for the Lakers with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out, the latest on Ja Morant, and more. They next ask six questions about the NBA season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(02:00) Myles Turner returns to Indiana, and Giannis beats the buzzer to win 117-115(10:45) Norman Powell and the Heat edge out the Clippers 120-119(12:26) Deandre Ayton dominates in his return to Portland as the Lakers beat the Blazers 123-115(15:02) What is going on with the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant?(27:30) The Jazz steal a win against the Celtics(29:45) A Knicks vibe check(34:48) Should we take the Lakers seriously?(41:39) Is it time we recalibrate the Bulls?(46:40) Where do the Pelicans go from here?(52:16) How much more does Pablo Torre know?(58:02) Can the Rockets stay this hot offensively?(01:05:16) What was Lester Jones thinking? 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 JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan AndersonSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices