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Jayson Tatum

Tatum's clutch, reliable postseason play is one of the key reasons the Celtics are four wins away from a championship.

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All-around contributor

Tatum leads Boston in playoff points, assists, free throws, and 3-pointers. He's also tied for first in steals and he sits third in rebounding. He was the inaugural winner of the Larry Bird Trophy for his performance in the conference finals.

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Stephen Curry

The Warriors are playing in their sixth Finals in eight seasons, and Curry's brilliance is a huge reason for that prolonged success. Curry won the Magic Johnson Trophy as the West finals MVP.

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Record holder

Curry's 530 3-pointers and counting are the most in NBA playoff history. He's showing no signs of slowing down from distance, either, continuing to give defenses headaches.

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Al Horford

The 15-year veteran is finally getting his chance to shine in the NBA Finals. Horford had played in 141 career playoff games without reaching the championship series, which was an NBA record.

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Doing the dirty work

Horford leads Boston with 9.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game this postseason. Advanced metrics help demonstrate his significant impact: The Florida product's 2.4 win shares and 5.7 box plus/minus both rank first on the team.

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Andrew Wiggins

The Canadian has come a long way since joining Golden State. After experiencing limited success to start his career in Minnesota, the former No. 1 pick has become a vital two-way contributor for the Warriors and made his first All-Star Game in 2021-22.

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Something to prove

Wiggins is arguably the Warriors' biggest X-factor in these Finals. His incredible defense locking down Luka Doncic was a key storyline in the conference finals. Can Wiggins be similarly effective against Tatum?

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