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KillaCali32
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KillaCali32
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got another one..
http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2015/insider/story/_/id/12840892/postseason-mvps-week-3
got another one..
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Top 10 Postseason MVPs, Week 3
For a while, it looked like Round 1 of the NBA playoffs was going to end quickly, with so many teams going up 2-0. It ended up featuring only a few dramatic games, but included the best first-round matchup in league history.
The second round is off to a more interesting start, with each series tied at 1-1. However, after three weeks of postseason play, no one has surpassed John Wall as the best player and biggest difference-maker in these playoffs so far. Before he injured his wrist, he was playing like a man capable of carrying his team to a level his team couldn't dream of without him.
Of course, now that we know he has multiple fractures in his wrist, things could soon look very different for Wall, the Wizards and the whole postseason. With a few of the league's biggest stars rounding into form, there will likely be a new No. 1 in these rankings next week, too.
Postseason MVPs
1. John Wall, PG
Washington Wizards
2015 playoff stats:
17.4 PPG | 12.6 APG
Relentless. That is the best one-word description for how Wall plays. There is no aspect of the game Wall is not impacting, because he has been energized every moment he is on the court.
It's his sense of timing, though, that suggests he is using his brains and not just his talent and attitude. In Game 1 in Atlanta, with the Hawks sitting on a 10-point lead in the third quarter, Wall saw the opportunity to look for his shot more to get his team back in the game. His midrange jumpers were a big part of Washington's win, something Atlanta seems willing to live with. He still got to the rim, too, ready to explode through a seam when it was open enough.
Wall is still undefeated in this postseason (he missed Game 2's loss with the wrist injury) and has maintained his edge, continuing to look like a guy out to prove he belongs in the conversation of the game's best point guards.
2. Blake Griffin, PF
Los Angeles Clippers
2015 playoff stats:
25.4 PPG | 13.4 RPG
Griffin isn't "dishing dimes" like a true point guard -- at least three of his 13 assists in Game 1 were simply passes before the player dribbled off Griffin's screen and made a jump shot. Still, the number of assists is relevant because it shows Griffin now fully understands how to make the easy play.
Griffin has dominated these playoffs because he scores with relative ease. But when the other team sends more help, he also passes the ball and lets his teammates to do their thing. If the ball stuck in his hands more, a very different tale would be told for the Clippers in these playoffs.
His incredible start to Game 2 almost won the game for the Clippers before Houston took charge late, but his play will set the stage for Game 3 and beyond. The Rockets have fronted Blake when guarding him with a wing defender (Houston switches screens frequently, thus having a wing on bigs), and they did a better job of this in the second half of Game 2. But fronting Blake means they have to bring weakside support for him (to prevent an easy lob), and this opens up the middle of the floor for other Clippers.
The Clippers will have a better plan for this going forward than they did in Game 2, and with Blake being such a good and willing passer, the stage is set for him to rack up even more assists -- if the Rockets prefer that to Blake's paint points.
3. Chris Paul, PG
Los Angeles Clippers
2015 playoff stats:
22.7 PPG | 7.9 APG
It was evident early on in the Spurs series that Paul had achieved an important attitude shift: He was going to focus on scoring more than he had in years. The balance between playmaking and scoring is difficult to achieve while still shooting well when your team needs it most -- this was a big part of some of Paul's recent postseason failures. But his decision to think "score" helped turn the Clippers' first-round series in their favor, even before his Game 7 performance.
It was Game 7, though, when we saw him wear his scoring hat best. And his competitive fire was on full display, too. When CP3 ignored a high-five attempt by Griffin, it was a sign that Paul was totally locked in, blasting the officials for the foul call they had made on the previous possession.
Paul, who injured his hamstring in that Game 7, has been almost as competitive in street clothes in Round 2. This should be a lesson for every team that sometimes having your star players sit on the bench even when injured is a good thing. Paul's presence no doubt helped L.A. win Game 1 and almost pull off Game 2. He is connecting with his teammates and acting as a bench coach, offering whatever help he can.
4. Jimmy Butler, SG
Chicago Bulls
2015 playoff stats:
23.4 PPG | 5.0 RPG
From challenging himself to play better defense in the first round and then delivering some stellar defense in Game 1 against LeBron, Butler is the biggest reason why the Bulls are where they are right now.
If the Bulls end up winning this series, it will likely be because Butler did to LeBron what Kawhi Leonard did in last year's Finals. Kawhi did not outplay LeBron man-to-man, but he did compete extremely well and put up very good numbers next to LeBron's great statistical impact. That mild difference in overall effectiveness helped the Spurs a great deal, something Butler should be aiming to do as well. He didn't come close in Game 2, and the Bulls got whitewashed.
Butler's ability to defend LeBron in isolation, forcing LeBron into tough shots and/or turnovers with his power and quickness, can have such a big effect on the Cavs because of how often their offense can get iso-based with LeBron. But as we saw in Game 2, that's not always enough to slow LeBron down when he's in pure attack mode.
5. James Harden, SG
Houston Rockets
2015 playoff stats:
27.7 PPG | 8.3 APG
When Harden went to the bench less than two minutes into the third quarter of Game 2 with his fourth foul and the Rockets down 11, you could almost see Twitter going wild. The Clippers, without their captain, had a great opportunity to take the first two games in Houston. And Harden, who had not played well up to that point in the series, was going to get hammered by people suggesting he isn't good enough to carry a team in the postseason.
But after his Rockets teammates kept the game close, Harden returned late in the third quarter looking like the MVP candidate we saw all season, patiently waiting for lanes to open up and making big perimeter shots.
Harden dominated the game right when his team needed him most, and he wasn't shy about it -- an important step considering he looked passive in Game 1 and in the first half of Game 2. The presence of DeAndre Jordan is an issue for Harden, or at least it was before Harden got back into attack mode.
6. LeBron James, SF
Cleveland Cavaliers
2015 playoff stats:
26.7 PPG | 9.8 RPG
LeBron has played in more "must-win" playoff games than most current NBA players, which helps explain why we saw such a focused and energized version of him in the Cavs' Game 2 win against Chicago. The short-handed Cavs simply can't win the series without James playing at least three terrific games, though he probably needs to play five or six such games as they are not assured of winning a game just because he plays well.
However, the Cavs are assured of losing if he doesn't have a great game, and it was evident early on in Game 2 that LeBron knew what he needed to do. His impressive dunk over Butler, when he floated to the left but used his right hand to finish the slam, was the classic example of a player going to athletic extremes to make a play, which is more challenging for "older" players like LeBron.
And it wasn't just his athleticism that was on display in Game 2. His will to push his team made an impact, too, as did his ramped-up defense. LeBron is simply the league's best wing defender when it becomes a sharper focus for him.
7. Stephen Curry, SG
Golden State Warriors
2015 playoff stats:
29.3 PPG | 7.0 APG
He's human, sure, but there aren't any other humans who can shoot like him. Curry's ability to make deep 3-pointers off the dribble is likely the best the NBA has ever seen, making it nearly impossible for defenses to slow him down (at least when he's making those shots).
Without Mike Conley in Game 1, Memphis couldn't match up with Curry offensively, but now that Conley is back, Curry has a fight on his hands.
While the Grizzlies weren't good at defending transition 3s during the regular season, they will likely be better at it now that they're solely focused on slowing Curry down in this series. How Curry handles the kind of defense he'll see in Memphis the next two games will have a big impact on this series.
8. Mike Conley, PG
Memphis Grizzlies
2015 playoff stats:
17.5 PPG | 3.5 APG
Men without facial fractures have been losing in Oakland all season. So it's pretty remarkable that Conley, fresh off of surgery on his face, was able to lead the Grizzlies to victory against the league's best team in its own arena -- the Warriors' first loss in Oracle since January.
When Memphis needed to get off to a good start early in the game, Conley used his right-hand floater -- perhaps the single-best scoring move currently employed by any guard in the NBA discounting 3s and layups -- to hurt the Warriors repeatedly.
Conley has been very good for a long time and gets lost among the many star guards in the West, but he is an All-Star-caliber player on both ends of the court.
9. Pau Gasol, PF
Chicago Bulls
2015 playoff stats:
16.3 PPG | 10.6 RPG
The Cavaliers clearly decided before Game 1 against the Bulls that when forced to deal with actions that could give Derrick Rose or Jimmy Butler free lanes to the rim, they preferred to take those away and leave Gasol open out on the perimeter instead. But Pau made the Cavs pay time after time, just as he made the Bucks pay in the first round.
Had Pau not made so many big perimeter jumpers in Game 1, this series would look very different. Pau's touch, poise and sense for where to be and when to arrive there greatly help Chicago's offense, which relies on a good amount of chaotic energy (athletic drives by Rose and Butler) to score.
10. Tim Duncan, PF
San Antonio Spurs
2015 playoff stats:
17.9 PPG | 11.1 RPG
Duncan just put up six double-doubles on 59 percent shooting against the league's most athletic big-man tandem. He averaged 3.3 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals for the entire seven-game series, too. And on top of that, he had just one game with two turnovers while being a major hub of the Spurs' offense.
In short, he was incredible against the Clippers, prompting his head coach to express remorse that the team couldn't do more to support Duncan's contributions and avoid elimination.
Now factor in Duncan's age and experience. What we just witnessed was arguably one of the top-five players of all time still going strong at 39 years old.
Next in line: DeMarre Carroll, Dwight Howard, Al Horford, Kyrie Irving, Marcin Gortat, Marc Gasol
KillaCali32
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KillaCali32
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Ravens' 2015 draft class: Video highlights, grades, best picks
Baltimore Ravens
Scouts Inc. on 2015 class
(1) 26 Breshad Perriman, WR, UCF
What he brings: On the one hand, Perriman is an outstanding big-play threat with his combination of size and speed, and he brought down a lot of really difficult catches on 50-50 balls. On the other hand, his 14 percent college drop percentage is a major red flag when combined with the issues he had catching some routine passes on tape. The upside is there with him, but so is the risk.
How he fits: After losing Torrey Smith to San Francisco, the Ravens were in dire need of finding a big-play, vertical threat on the outside. Perriman fits the bill, as his size-and-speed combination tailor very well with QB Joe Flacco's arm under first-year offensive coordinator Mark Trestman, who likes to dial up plenty of vertical shots off of play-action.
Prospect highlights
(2) 55 Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
What he brings: He's the best tight end in this class. He has excellent ball skills and enough speed to stretch the seam vertically, and he generally does a good job of separating from coverage. He gives good effort as a blocker but does better in space than when lined up on the line.
How he fits: The Ravens continue to add weapons for Joe Flacco. With Owen Daniels leaving via free agency and Dennis Pitta missing the majority of the past two seasons with a hip injury, Williams has the size and athleticism to flourish with Flacco, who is at his best when he has a big target down the middle of the field.
Prospect highlights
(3) 90 Carl Davis, DT, Iowa
What he brings: He'd be much higher up in these rankings were it not for significant concerns about his effort level. He has an outstanding combination of height, weight, length and athleticism. He is very disruptive against the run and as a pass-rusher with his quickness and strength, and he can play multiple positions in multiple defensive fronts. But his motor is very up and down.
How he fits: The Ravens have stockpiled defensive linemen in recent years, as Davis is the 12th they've selected in the past six drafts. Davis provides depth left by the departure of Haloti Ngata and will bolster Baltimore's interior and help them continue to be stout against the run, as they ranked fourth in rush defense last season.
Prospect highlights
(4) 122 Za'Darius Smith, DE, Kentucky
What he brings: Smith is not a great athlete and won't pose a threat as a speed rusher in the NFL, but he can still pressure the quarterback with his impressive power and relentless motor. He has the size and strength to set the edge against the run, and he can contribute at multiple spots along the defensive line.
Prospect highlights
(4) 125 Buck Allen, RB, USC
What he brings: His specialty is as a downhill runner, but he also showed a good sense for identifying cutback lanes and displayed good patience in setting up his blocks and acceleration in exploding through the hole. He's capable of being a three-down back in the NFL, given his pass-catching ability.
Prospect highlights
(4) 136 Tray Walker, CB, Texas Southern
What he brings: Walker is a long cornerback with adequate fluidity and very good range. He is at his best in press technique where he can use his length to get his hands on receivers and disrupt their timing. He needs work with technique, but has a high ceiling as a developmental prospect.
(5) 171 Nick Boyle, TE, Delaware
What he brings: Boyle is a team captain whose toughness and physicality jumped out during the week of the Senior Bowl and on the 2014 Pittsburgh tape. He's a throwback Y or blocking tight end that gets his hands inside, presses defenders off his frame and flashes the ability to move his assignment off the ball. He also gets into position and anchors well enough in pass protection. While he's not a big-play threat, he has the frame, wide catching radius and big hands to develop into a reliable target underneath.
Prospect highlights
(5) 176 Robert Myers, OG, Tennessee State
What he brings: Myers is a relatively raw prospect who didn't play football until his junior year of high school and didn't have to play with sound technique to excel at the FCS level. He'll have to play with better leverage, improve his ability to pick up pressure packages in pass protection and improve his hand placement as a run-blocker to succeed at the NFL level. However, he has the long arms, big frame and enough foot speed to turn into a starter if a team is willing to take the time to develop him.
Prospect highlights
(6) 204 Darren Waller, WR, Georgia Tech
What he brings: At 6-6 and 238 pounds, Waller has exceptional size and length to create mismatches down the field in one-on-one contested situations. Coming from the triple-option scheme, he will need time developing the full route tree and has the size to potentially transition to a tight end position at the next level.
Prospect highlights
Mel Kiper's Draft Grade: A-
Mel Kiper: The guys will rib me as a Baltimore homer, but I call them as I see them, and I know McShay, Polian, Riddikk and the rest like this draft too. They Ravens needed new weapons in the passing game at both wide receiver and tight end, and they got them. Breshad Perriman could have been off the board by No. 14, and I wouldn't have blinked. To get a big (218 pounds), fast (sub-4.3 speed) big-play threat such as this at No. 26 is a great get. You bet Perriman needs to be more consistent with his hands, but there's some Dez Bryant to his game. Maxx Williams was a player the Ravens coveted, and to get him at No. 55 overall was good value. Both he and Perriman could be impact players from the rookie class, which is rare on a good team. Carl Davis provides needed rotation depth on the D-line and again looks like good value -- he was my No. 34 player on the Big Board, and Baltimore got him at No. 90. Za'Darius Smith can rush the passer, and Tray Walker is an interesting, 6-foot-2 CB prospect who could emerge with seasoning. Buck Allen provides needed RB depth, and Nick Boyle is a tight end who can stick because he'll actually block people, which isn't that common anymore at tight end. If there's a big question mark, it's whether the secondary got enough help a year after it was the downfall of the team. The Ravens will count on health in that department, it's clear.
Todd McShay's favorite pick
Round 4 (125): Buck Allen, RB, USC
I wasn't as high on UCF WR Breshad Perriman as Mel Kiper was (you must be thrilled Perriman went to your Ravens, Mel), but as the No. 20 player on my board, he was a solid value pick with the 26th overall selection. Maxx Williams is the best tight end in this draft ,with the ability to stretch the seam as a pass-catcher, and another good value. Carl Davis is a risk because of his up-and-down effort, but he has outstanding physical tools to be a disruptive defensive tackle if he applies himself, and -- yep, you guessed it -- is a good value pick as well (No. 57 on my board, drafted at No. 90 overall). But I'm going with Allen for this one, as he has the ability to stick his foot in the dirt and accelerate quickly up the field, which is perfect for the Ravens' zone-blocking system. He's a great find in the fourth round, and a great fit as well.