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
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