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Rookie contributions are rare in the Finals, but Sam Cassell proves an exception, his clutch shooting propelling Houston to a win at Madison Square Garden.

Two decades ago, Kevin Garnett, Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell were fresh off success. More was expected, but you’ll recall that Spree got to fretting about feeding his family.

One of the most eye-catching votes received was for Sam Cassell, who now serves as Boston’s lead assistant coach. Cassell was voted first for best assistant in the NBA. Cassell, turning 55 in ...