NBA conference finals have tipped off, with four teams fighting for a spot in the Finals. The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 2-0 series lead after defeating the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in Games 1 and 2.

The NBA Playoffs continue tonight with Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. The Knicks must steal a win on the road in front of an electric Indianapolis crowd or face the near-dire consequences of a 3-0 deficit.

That renown may further expand during the East finals, when his Pacers renew their rivalry with the Knicks in front of a national audience. Nesmith’s shooting, hustle and defense make him one of the biggest X-factors of the postseason. But he’s not alone. Let’s look at a few others for the Eastern and Western conference finals: