This past week of the NBA postseason marked the first two quests for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, with the Pacers and Thunder battling in Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals on Thursday and Sunday night. Most of the usual suspects shined in the high-stakes environment, but there was one noteworthy newcomer to join the top five this week.

Seeing Johnny Furphy inside the paint, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander smelled blood in the water like a shark. He danced around Mathurin and bumped against the rookie. With his hands raised, the MVP winner put the final touches on a masterpiece when he went after Indiana's reserve.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes a Philadelphia 76ers legend in his NBA Finals debut.