Welcome back to MoodSwings presented by Landmark Lincoln…your new favorite sports therapy show.

In this episode, Liv dives into the ever-changing MVP race, highlighting why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the frontrunner while Nikola Jokic continues to quietly put together another historic season. With Luka Doncic’s injury shaking things up and other contenders like Jaylen Brown and Cade Cunningham entering (and exiting) the conversation, the question becomes: what does “MVP” even mean anymore?

Liv also gets real about the frustrations surrounding officiating, free throw disparities, and the overall evolution of the game—while still giving credit where it’s due to SGA’s dominance on both ends of the floor.

From there, it’s a quick look at the current playoff picture in both conferences, including key matchups, potential upsets, and why certain teams (like the Spurs and Hawks) feel a little more dangerous than expected.

Finally, Liv explains why this postseason could be all about Jamal Murray. With a career year already under his belt, could “Playoff Jamal” somehow reach another level—and what would that mean for the Denver Nuggets’ title chances?

00:00 Intro

01:00 MVP Race

06:20 SGA Breakdown

10:00 What MVP Means

11:30 Jokic Talk

16:15 Jokic Injury

18:25 MVP Verdict

19:00 Playoff Picture

22:40 Jamal Murray