Can the Knicks Force a Game 7? Plus: the Thunder Are Finals-Bound, and the Missing Playoff Intensity.

Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers to survive for at least one more game. Jacoby shares his experience from inside MSG, the Knicks' stingy defense, as well as the hot-and-cold playoff performances from Tyrese Haliburton. Have the Knicks figured out how to contain the Pacers? Next, the guys congratulate the Thunder for beating the Wolves in five games to reach the NBA Finals. They discuss the Thunder’s dominance for most of the series, SGA’s consistency, and what has been missing from the both conference finals.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(1:15) Knicks Defeat Pacers: 111-94 (IND 3-2)
(21:23) Tyrese Haliburton's Game 4 vs. Game 5 Performance
(32:32) Game 6 Preview: Knicks vs. Pacers [-4]
(51:09) Thunder Advance to the NBA Finals (OKC 4-1)
(55:58) What's Next for the T-Wolves?
(1:04:52) Thunder Look Better Than Ever After WCF Game 5

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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