The other two finalists are Jaimy Gordon, author of "Lord of Misrule" and Eric Puchner for "Model Home."

VOA: special.2011.03.18

Eric Gordon scored 18 for New Orleans but missed all five shots in the fourth quarter.

NPR: Bryant, Lakers Roar Back Against Hornets, 108-102

It forced others to raise their games, said New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon, who grew up in Indianapolis and played at Indiana.

WSJ: Indiana vs. Michigan: Indiana Faces Off Against...Indiana

Eric Gordon scored 22 points, making 10 of 11 free throws, before fouling out in the final seconds to lead five Hornets in double figures.

NPR: Lakers Beat Hornets 104-96 To Stay In Hunt