Updated Grades for Every Impact NBA Rookie in the 2013 Playoffs

Now that we're in the second round of the 2013 NBA playoffs, there are fewer rookies, but the ones who did make it are thriving.

The New York Knicks have a couple older rookies who are comfortable in the spotlight and hurting opponents from long distance.

Out West, the Golden State Warriors rely on almost 60 combined minutes per game from their rookies in the postseason, proving that the organization aced the 2012 draft.

It's great to see these guys competing during the most intense time of the year. What do their playoff grades look like?

*An "impact rookie" is a rookie with more than 8.0 minutes per game and at least five games played in 2013 playoffs.

Chris Copeland, New York Knicks

2013 Playoff Stats: 8.4 MPG, 1.2 PPG, 0.6 SPG, 17% FG, 22% 3PT

Shoulder soreness kept New York Knicks forward Chris Copeland out of the final games of the Boston Celtics series, but he's back in action against the Indiana Pacers.

He supplied eight efficient minutes in Game 1, drilling a couple threes during his brief cameo. A couple nights later, his shot wasn't as accurate, but you could say he assisted on the dunk of the night.

Copeland's playoff role consists of providing a breather for New York's frontcourt, playing physical defense and sinking open jumpers.

His shooting percentage is ugly, but we can't flunk a guy who never gets enough playing time to get in a rhythm.

Updated Grade: C

Festus Ezeli, Golden State Warriors

2013 Playoff Stats: 10.0 MPG, 2.6 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 86% FG

New round, same role for Festus Ezeli.

The Golden State Warriors center is counted on to bring a dozen minutes worth of physical defense and rebounding in relief of Andrew Bogut.

Ezeli hasn't dominated the boards so far against the San Antonio Spurs, and he racked up four fouls in just 13 minutes in Game 2. Gregg Popovich's experienced, skilled front line has a lot to do with that.

He's still raw in several areas, so there's a limit to how much he can impact the game. But the few minutes he can provide are critical for the team and for a veteran like Bogut.

Updated Grade: C+

Pablo Prigioni, New York Knicks

2013 Playoff Stats: 22.1 MPG, 5.7 PPG, 3.1 APG, 1.7 SPG 44% FG, 48% 3PT

New York Knicks point guard Pablo Prigioni has been extremely efficient this past week, running the offense cleanly and connecting on 9-of-14 from the field.

He was instrumental in the closeout game against the Boston Celtics, drilling four triples and grabbing five rebounds in 26 minutes. In the first two games of the Indiana Pacers showdown, Prigioni missed just one shot and tallied a total of 10 assists.

When he was signed by the Knickerbockers last offseason, it was tough to tell what role he would play and whether he'd contribute substantially. He turned out to be a terrific fit for Woodson's system, and that's even more apparent now in the postseason.

Indiana's not exactly a great matchup for Prigioni, but his pesky perimeter defense and economical offense are practical against anyone.

Updated Grade: A-

Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

2013 Playoff Stats: 21.5 MPG, 7.4 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 49% FG, 50% 3PT

The absence of David Lee has afforded Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green a bunch of opportunities he didn't get in the regular season.

He came up big in the Dubs' series-clinching win over the Denver Nuggets, posting a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds. A mix of long-range jumpers and putbacks helped Golden State hold off Denver and advance.

Against the Spurs, Green has been involved in every facet of the Warriors' attack. Unfortunately, his overzealous defense has led to foul issues, including fouling out in Game 1. In Game 2, his shot was off but he managed to deal five assist to keep the offense humming.

It was clear early on in the playoffs that the stage isn't too big for him, so the Spurs must keep tabs on him as the series moves to Oracle Arena.

Updated Grade: B+

Patrick Beverley, Houston Rockets

2013 Playoff Stats: 33.3 MPG, 11.8 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.8 APG, 43% FG, 33% 3PT

Although his season ended nearly a week ago, Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley deserves some respect and a final grade because he gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a run for their money.

His last game was an underwhelming 4-of-11 shooting night with zero assists, and its no coincidence that the Rockets lost. Beverley's energy and playmaking greatly influenced Houston's attack throughout the series.

Fans in Oklahoma City will hold contempt toward him for running into Russell Westbrook and ending his season, but fans everywhere else (and especially Houston) will remember his coming-out party as one of heart and hustle.

Beverley currently has the second-most minutes, assists and steals per game among playoff rookies.

Not bad for a guy who started the year in Russia.

Updated Grade: A-

Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors

2013 Playoff Stats: 38.1 MPG, 15.1 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 46% FG, 37% 3PT

The Splash Brothers get almost all the attention, and deservedly so, but where would the Golden State Warriors be without Harrison Barnes?

He's logging big minutes and hitting big shots as a 20-year-old in his first postseason. Barnes' versatility and ability to stretch defenses has forced Mark Jackson to keep him in the game.

Barnes played 53 minutes in Golden State's double-overtime loss, and even though he made some mistakes, he also buried some huge triples and snagged several key boards.

He provided a steady, if slightly less efficient effort in the Warriors' Game 2 win, and his potential means the Spurs can't simply key off on the Dubs' sharpshooting backcourt.

He's raised the bar so high now that the Warriors don't treat him like a rookie. There's no time for babying him when the team has a legitimate chance to knock off the Spurs.

Updated Grade: A+