The Mismatch
Have We Discovered the Lakers’ Ceiling? Plus: The Rockets’ Identity, Murray’s Injury, and Predicting Entertaining Playoff Series.
About the episode
(This podcast was recorded before the news of Michaels Malone’s and Calvin Booth’s firings.)
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)? Last, 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).
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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