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Verno and Jacoby return ahead of All-Star weekend as they discuss their fond memories of the All-Star Game and how the game is viewed in a completely different way now. They also debate whether or not Adam Silver will address the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the season so far.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(35:00) All-Star Game memories
(08:55) Will Adam Silver address the ongoing tanking in the league?
(14:31) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week
(23:50) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week
(31:32) No. 2 loves of the week
(40:14) No. 2 loathes of the week
(47:00) No. 3 loves of the week
(51:26) No. 3 loathes of the week
(1:01:05) No. 4 loves of the week
(1:06:02) No. 4 loathes of the week

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Jeff Shearin
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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