We address the news of Nikola Jokic's second consecutive MVP award - and the subsequent backlash to his reported win - before breaking down the compelling conference semis, in which three series are knotted at two games apiece and a fourth very nearly joined the party. We start out by examining how Joel Embiid's return has changed the shape of Heat-Sixers, before discussing the Mavs' adjustments in leveling their series against the Suns. Then we finish by hitting on the resilience and spirit of the Morant-less Grizzlies, and the ongoing defensive brawl between the Celtics and Bucks.