# Cade’s MVP-Level Performance, KD’s Burner, and What We’re Looking Forward to for the Rest of the Season

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Podcast: [The Mismatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mismatch-525422)
Published: 2026-02-20T19:54:00+00:00
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Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Pistons' impressive win over the Knicks and Cade Cunningham’s MVP-level performance at MSG. They then discuss Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account, Bennedict Mathurin’s explosive Clippers home debut, and Adam Silver finally addressing the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys share three things they are looking forward to for the rest of the season.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(06:19) The Pistons and Cade Cunningham shine at Madison Square Garden in win against the Knicks(14:56) Rockets survive against the Hornets(19:56) Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account(27:06) Bennedict Mathurin lifts the Clippers past the Nuggets(30:52) Adam Silver addresses the NBA's tanking issues(37:11) Potential new playoff teams(44:15) Cavs poised for a run in the East(49:27) Can the Spurs snag the no. 1 seed?(01:02:29) Which team can replicate the Pacers' title run last year?(01:07:36) Awards and All-NBA team turnover(01:16;45) What will happen with Darryn Peterson?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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