Is 3 > 5? That is essentially where the discussion about the East Finals has centered – can Miami’s Big 3 outplay the Indiana’s cohesive five-man unit of Hill, George, Stephenson, West and Hibbert? A closer look at the lineup data shows that question only gets it half right.

Part of the Indiana’s success in the conference semis was keeping New York’s shooters in check. Against the Heat, that task will be more difficult, but necessary. NBA.com's John Schuhmann breaks down the role of the Big Three's teammates against the Pacers and Miami's season overall.

The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies have punched their tickets to the Conference Finals and await their opponents, which could be determined tonight in Manhattan and Oakland. We take a look at the numbers and see how the Heat and Grizzlies match up with their potential foes in the next round.

Of the 10 players comprising the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie Teams, only one player is still playing -- Golden State forward Harrison Barnes. The rookie from UNC is averaging 39 minutes per game in the playoffs and has seen his production and efficiency improved with the increased playing time.

While it is common to see a rise in usage rate for star players in the playoffs, the Knicks' Carmelo Anthony has held an unprecedented usage rate for the past two months to lead New York to the postseason and into the second round. How long can he keep it going?

On Sunday, LeBron James became just the fifth player in NBA history to win four MVP awards -- joining the elite company of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6), Michael Jordan (5), Bill Russell (5) and Wilt Chamberlain (4). Of his four MVP seasons, this has been LeBron's best.