NBA: Handing Out Awards For First Round Of 2017 NBA Playoffs

Mar 6, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder keeps an eye on the action in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 88-83. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

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The first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs has officially concluded. Who were the MVP, Defensive Player, Sixth Man, Rookie, and Coach of the First Round?

The first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs have already put the 2016 postseason to shame. A year after blowouts were the theme of the playoffs, the first round in 2017 was overrun by close encounters between quality foes.

Following a memorable round of action, a question beckons: which individuals stepped up and emerged as the true stars of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs?

The first round concluded with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards advancing in the Eastern Conference. In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Utah Jazz made it through to Round 2.

Although the natural inclination may be to look forward, it’s only fair to honor those who made the first round such a memorable experience.

In the spirit of staying true to the NBA’s current constructs, the awards for the first round will mirror those from the regular season. That means individuals will be honored as the MVP, Defensive Player, Rookie, Sixth Man, and Coach of the First Round.

The question is: who were the best players and coaches during the opening round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs?