The NBA playoffs are getting more interesting by the day.
Some of the weaker elements (the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons) have been culled from the herd. And some of the more legitimate combatants have been hit with injuries, further leveling the playing field.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers have seen three of the game's biggest superstars hit with health problems, while the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics are battling through their own maladies.
But that still leaves plenty of great players on top-notch teams standing amid all the attrition. Without studs like Stephen Curry, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin around to soak up the spotlight, other rising stars have found and will find unforeseen opportunities to shine on the Association's biggest stages.
Here's a look at the top three performers at each position so far based on individual production and team-wide impact. Those whose squads have been ousted aren't eligible for consideration, and those who performed well before succumbing to injury on teams that are still alive have been included as honorable men ...
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Article written by Josh Martin
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