MVP: Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers Coach of the Year: George Karl, Denver
The honors ... Jerry Zgoda's NBA predictions
December 25, 2011 at 6:08AM
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
The Wolves are coming off back-to-back losses in Portland and are on a three-game losing streak.
