The Mismatch

Resilient Knicks Rally Past Spurs in Historic Comeback Victory

June 12, 2026·1h 20m
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The Knicks pulled off the impossible in Game 4 and are now one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Verno and Jacoby discuss just how the Knicks were able to beat the Spurs after being down 29 points. Jacoby recaps his night watching the game and his belief that the Knicks were always going to win, as well as the impact plays from both the Knicks and Spurs. They also briefly discuss their issues with Knicks celebrity row, why the Spurs aren’t playing Dylan Harper more, OG Anunoby’s block and game-winning tip-in, and their predictions for Game 5 on Saturday.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(2:32) Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history and take a 3-1 series lead(11:21) Jose Alvarado’s impact on the Knicks' comeback(23:58) What will be remembered more: De’Aaron Fox not running out the clock or Victor Wembanyama’s missed free throws?(33:29) Jacoby still uneasy about the Knicks(37:50) Why not more Dylan Harper?(40:18) Knicks celebrity row issues(49:29) OG Anunoby with the game of his life(53:35) Josh Hart’s miss and Karl-Anthony Towns’s fingertip block(57:20) Happy for Mike Breen(1:09:13) Aftermath of Jacoby’s dislike for Wemby(1:14:34) Game 5 predictionsThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Visit WeatherTech.com for your Father’s Day gift today.Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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