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

Liv breaks down the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the OKC Thunder from inside Ball Arena, with Nikola Jokic returning from injury and the Nuggets still shorthanded. From rotating starting lineups and postseason chemistry concerns to perimeter defense issues, officiating frustrations, and the growing league-wide foul-baiting epidemic, nothing is off limits.

This episode dives into: Jokic’s return and what it means moving forward Life without Aaron Gordon (and why resting him may be the right move)

The OKC discourse and why they don’t need a “victim narrative” SGA’s greatness vs. the foul-baiting problem across the NBA

Trade deadline pressure, the luxury tax, and why Peyton Watson is untouchable

Giannis trade rumors and front office realities

Jamal Murray finally earning his All-Star nod Why All-Star snubs are inevitable (and how the system should change)

All that, plus what Nuggets fans should take away from this loss as the postseason picture starts to take shape. More NBA and Nuggets coverage coming Friday.

Much love — Go Nuggets 💙💛