 He averaged 21.9 points, 14 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 2.3 steals per game for the postseason and 15.3 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 7 assists per game for the Finals but lost out on the Finals MVP Award to teammate Cedric Maxwell.At the 1982 All-Star Game, Bird scored 19 points en route to winning the All-Star Game MVP Award.At the conclusion of the season, he earned his first All-Defensive Team selection.