Are the Nuggets in Trouble? + NBA Tanking Rules Could Change Everything | GS MoodSwings
Welcome back to MoodSwings presented by Landmark Lincoln…your new favorite sports therapy show. The second half of the season didn’t start the way Denver hoped. After the All-Star break, the Nuggets stumble and slide to 4th in the West — falling to a .500 Clippers squad and raising real concerns about late-game execution. Is it fair to put the blame on Jamal Murray’s clutch struggles, or is it time to have a bigger conversation about Nikola Jokic and the team’s championship urgency? Plus, the NBA is once again tackling tanking. Proposed lottery changes could reshape how teams rebuild — from freezing odds at the trade deadline to limiting consecutive top picks. But do these fixes address the real issue, or is the league’s 82-game season the bigger problem? In this episode of Mood Swings, we break down: - Denver’s shaky post–All-Star restart - Jamal Murray’s clutch reliability debate - Why Jokic deserves scrutiny too - New anti-tanking proposals and their impact - The case for shortening the NBA season - How fewer games could improve health, intensity, and fan engagement Is the integrity of the game at risk? And would a shorter season actually fix what’s broken? The Lincoln Certified Sales Event is happening now at Landmark Lincoln. Discover the confidence of Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Meticulously inspected, thoughtfully refined, and ready for the road ahead. For a limited time, enjoy special APR rates starting at 2.49% for up to 48 months, or 4.49% for up to 72 months. Luxury, performance, and peace of mind. Discover your sanctuary, only at Landmark Lincoln. www.landmarklincoln.com #NBA #DenverNuggets #NikolaJokic #JamalMurray #NBATanking #NBALottery #AdamSilver #BasketballTalk #MoodSwings
MoodSwings: with Liv Moods · Liv Moods
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Show Notes
The Denver Nuggets stumble out of the All-Star break and suddenly the vibes feel… off. Liv Moods reacts to Denver’s loss to the Clippers and asks whether this team is quietly slipping into an identity crisis as Nikola Jokic returns from injury but doesn’t quite look like himself. From Jamal Murray’s late-game struggles to the Nuggets’ rhythm being disrupted by a constantly shifting lineup, Liv questions whether Denver has enough time to rediscover who they are before the postseason begins. Plus, a disturbing sports betting incident involving Russell Westbrook’s family sparks a broader conversation about fan entitlement, athlete safety, and the growing dark side of legalized gambling. Later, Liv dives into potential NBA rule changes that could fundamentally reshape tanking, lottery odds, and how teams chase superstar talent in the future.
00:00 Landmark Lincoln Presents MoodSwings
00:43 Brihanna Crittendon Named McDonald’s All-American
04:31 Sports Betting Incident Involving Russell Westbrook’s Family
08:34 Nuggets Lose to Clippers After All-Star Break
09:33 Jamal Murray’s Late-Game Free Throw Issues
10:25 Nikola Jokic’s Recent Play Raises Concerns
12:42 Was Jokic Ready to Return From Injury?
13:08 Nuggets Finding Identity Without Jokic
15:20 Injuries Disrupting Team Chemistry
16:23 Jokic’s Turnovers and Defensive Struggles
17:00 Are the Nuggets Facing an Identity Crisis?
18:25 Proposed NBA Tanking Rule Changes
20:09 Why Teams Are Incentivized to Be Bad
22:20 Who These Rule Changes Could Impact
24:52 Shortening the NBA Season Debate
28:13 Integrity of the Game and Load Management
29:02 Final Thoughts + Looking Ahead to Nuggets vs Celtics
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