The Chicago Bulls had a tougher than anticipated series against the Indiana Pacers in the first round. The Hawks, on the other hand, were the underdogs against the Orlando Magic but were able to stun many NBA pundits. Now, with the two teams matching up in the second round, who will win the Bulls or the Hawks?

Derrick Rose is very likely to win the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player award. His chances to win MVP just got better after he got a key endorsement ... from LeBron James. LeBron, who is also in the MVP race, had this to say when asked who the MVP should be for the 2011 season: "I think Derrick Rose".

Who will win the 2011 NBA MVP award? We have the answer below. Although picking a most valuable player in the NBA this season is difficult, there is one player who stands out from the rest. Things may change down the stretch run of the season, but I doubt it. This player has it wrapped up. Here are our top five 2011 NBA MVP candidates:

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