The Rockets' Aperen Sengun finished third in the voting.
After sitting out Game 1 of the best-of-seven series because of injury, the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard will be able to play in Game 2 against Mavericks.
Jonathan Kuminga made huge strides during the 2023-24 NBA season, but the third-year forward wasn't eligible for the Most Improved Player award.
Leonard missed the last eight games of the regular season and Game 1 against the Mavericks due to knee inflammation.