There were some outstanding performances in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, and those players deserve some recognition
by Stephen Knox from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5YRPX)
The playoffs are not about individual accomplishments. This is the time where players make every single sacrifice from points to minutes without complaint - at least they're supposed to. That's why there aren't any playoff awards except for Finals MVP and, of course, the championship.