Commentary
Postseason MVP Rankings: Nos. 3-4
Originally Published: April 21, 2011
By
David Thorpe | Scouts Inc.
2011 NBA FINALS
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Kinda. But more of a statement about a team win RT @samwind318: did all of those pacers have a #podiumgame last night?
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Pacers should've added a consistent 3pt shooter this yr. That's pretty much all they're missing to really haunt Heat.
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Heat and Knicks both better than they were when they met last year. Should be a great Eastern Conference Finals.
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Pacers are off to the Eastern Conference finals after 106-99 win over the Knicks. Lance Stephenson with team-high 25 points for Indiana.
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