MVP: Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers Coach of the Year: George Karl, Denver

Rookie of the Year: Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves

Defensive Player of the Year: Tyson Chandler, New York

Sixth Man: James Harden, Oklahoma City

Most Improved: Tyler Hansbrough, Indiana

NBA FIRST TEAM

F Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; F LeBron James, Miami; C Dwight Howard, Orlando; G Derrick Rose, Chicago; G Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers

THE PLAYOFFS

Eastern Conference finals: Miami over New York.

Western Conference finals: L.A. Clippers over Oklahoma City

NBA Finals: Miami over L.A. Clippers