With Sunday's Game 7 in the books, and the Oklahoma City Thunder having dominated the Denver Nuggets to join the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA's final four, we now have a much clearer look at the true difference-makers along the path to the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Here, in our playoff MVP post-conference semifinals update, we're ranking the eight players whose performances have stood out most through two wild and unpredictable rounds.
1. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
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Brunson proud of Knicks' composure to close out Celtics in 6
Jalen Brunson reflects on the Knicks' big win over the Celtics to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000.