Not all NBA playoff heroes wear capes.
OK, technically, none of them do. But most of the postseason's biggest difference-makers are predictable names: entrenched superstars or obvious breakout candidates. Their standout performances are a given, if not something close to it.
Every once in a while, though, a more random player takes on the hero's role. It doesn't always last for the duration of the playoffs, but this unexpected savior delivers at least one or two monumental efforts that shape an entire series or postseason run.
Circumstances often dictate the ascent of these surprise standouts.