As the Islanders celebrated, Tavares was showered with chants of "M-V-P, M-V-P" one day after he was announced as a finalist for the Hart Trophy.

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Tavares was serenaded with cheers of "M-V-P" from the frantic crowd that is believing an upset is possible.

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Tavares was serenaded with chants of "M-V-P" when he scored and after the goal was announced to the crowd.

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Ovechkin slammed his shoulder into the glass to celebrate, and chants of "M-V-P!"

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The crowd alternated chants of "M-V-P" and "Let's go Islanders" as the home team trudged off the bench and lined up for the traditional post-series handshake line.

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With a section of New York fans leading "M-V-P" chants with every bucket, Anthony scored 12 consecutive points in the third quarter as the Knicks kept a Cavs team staggering to the finish at a distance.

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