NBA playoff MVPs: Herring's new top 8 after the conference semis
Briefly

Following a decisive Game 7, the Oklahoma City Thunder have joined three other teams in the NBA's final four. This article evaluates the top eight players from the playoffs so far, emphasizing their impacts in tense situations. Notably, Jalen Brunson of the Knicks has excelled with impressive late-game heroics, while Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets, despite a tough series, maintained strong statistics. The upcoming matches promise exciting showdowns, particularly between the Knicks and Pacers, as Brunson looks to redeem last year's postseason loss.
Brunson's clutch performances in the playoffs—especially in comeback wins—highlight him as a key player for the Knicks' journey toward the championship.
Despite limited support in the Nuggets' playoff elimination, Jokic's strong overall performance keeps him in contention for the playoffs MVP rankings.
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