News from May 2. The NBA announced the All-Defensive teams. The All-Defensive team were voted on by the 29 head coaches (they were not allowed to vote for players on their own team). The coaches selected a first and second team by position (forward, guard, and center). A first team vote was worth 2 points and a second team vote was worth 1 point (the most points a player could receive is 56 points). First Team Pos Player Points (first place votes) G Jason Kidd (Pho) ........ 39 (14) G Gary Payton (Sea) ....... 38 (17) F Tim Duncan (SA) ......... 40 (19) F Kevin Garnett (Min) ..... 24 (9) C Dikembe Mutombo (Phi) ... 43 (19) Second Team Pos Player Points (first place votes) G Kobe Bryant (LAL) ....... 26 (9) G Doug Christie (Sac) ..... 20 (6) F Bruce Bowen (Mia) ....... 18 (7) F P.J. Brown (Cha) ........ 13 (4) C Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) .. 17 (5) Others receiving votes Pos Player Points (first place votes) C David Robinson (SA) ..... 13 (3) G Allen Iverson (Phi) ..... 12 (5) F Shawn Marion (Pho) ...... 12 (5) G Eric Snow (Phi) ......... 12 (3) F Karl Malone (Uta) ....... 9 (2) C Theo Ratliff (Atl) ...... 9 (2) F George Lynch (Phi) ...... 8 G Michael Finley (Dal) .... 6 F Brian Grant (Mia) ....... 6 (2) F Anthony Mason (Mia) ..... 6 G Latrell Sprewell (NY) ... 6 (1) F Scottie Pippen (Por) .... 5 (2) C Antonio Davis (Tor) ..... 4 F Bo Outlaw (Orl) ......... 4 (1) F Horace Grant (LAL) ...... 3 (1) G Tracy McGrady (Orl) ..... 3 (1) F Ruben Patterson (Sea) ... 3 F Clifford Robinson (Pho) . 3 (1) F Rasheed Wallace (Por) ... 3 (1) F Chris Webber (Sac) ...... 3 (1) G Travis Best (Ind) ....... 2 (1) F Vince Carter (Tor) ...... 2 (1) G Bobby Jackson (Sac) ..... 2 (1) F Charles Oakley (Tor) .... 2 (1) F Kurt Thomas (NY) ........ 2 (1) F Ben Wallace (Det) ....... 2 G David Wesley (Cha) ...... 2 G Darrell Armstrong (Orl) . 1 C Shawn Bradley (Dal) ..... 1 F Marcus Camby (NY) ....... 1 G Sam Cassell (Mil) ....... 1 F Dale Davis (Por) ........ 1 G Steve Francis (Hou) ..... 1 F Tyrone Hill (Phi) ....... 1 G Allan Houston (NY) ...... 1 C Ervin Johnson (Mil) ..... 1 G Eddie Jones (Mia) ....... 1 G Andre Miller (Cle) ...... 1 F Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) ..... 1 G John Stockton (Uta) ..... 1 Charlotte withdrew their application to relocate to Memphis. Charlotte is trying to get financial approval from the city's citizens to build a new arena. Former NBA player Andy Phillip died at age 79. He played 11 season in the NBA from 47-48 to 57-58. SirValiant Brown (sophomore, George Washington, guard) declared himself eligible for the NBA draft. Phi 88, Ind 85 - at Ind Dikembe Mutombo (Phi) had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Allen Iverson (Phi) had 33 points on 10-31 FG and 10-12 FT. Eric Snow (Phi) had 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Aaron McKie (Phi) had 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jalen Rose (Ind) had 18 points. Jermaine O'Neal (Ind) had 16 points and 14 rebounds. Reggie Miller (Ind) had 32 points including 4-9 3-pointers. Phi shot 24-29 FT and Ind shot 9-10 FT. Philadelphia takes the series 4-1 and advances to the 2nd round where they will face the winner of the NY-Tor series. Tor 100, NY 93 - at Tor Vince Carter (Tor) had 32 points including 10-14 FT and 7 rebounds. Antonio Davis (Tor) had 10 points including 4-11 FG, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Alvin Williams (Tor) had 18 points. Chris Childs (Tor) had 25 points including 8-11 FG and 4-5 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Latrell Sprewell (NY) had 24 points and 6 turnovers. Allan Houston (NY) had 27 points including 9-13 FG. Glen Rice (NY) had 19 points and 5 rebounds. Larry Johnson (NY, back spasms) did not play. The series is tied 2-2. Sac 89, Pho 82 - at Pho Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 37 points including 14-14 FT and 6 rebounds. Chris Webber (Sac) had 15 points including 7-27 FG and 10 rebounds. Vlade Divac (Sac) had 10 points including 4-13 FG and 8 rebounds. Scot Pollard (Sac) had 6 points and 13 rebounds. Shawn Marion (Pho) had 14 points including 6-19 FG and 8 rebounds. Clifford Robinson (Pho) had 24 points. Jason Kidd (Pho) had 13 points including 5-16 FG, 7 rebounds, and 14 assists. Sacramento takes the series 4-1 and advances to the 2nd round where they will face the Lakers. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 5) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 San Antonio (3) __ 8 Minnesota (1) |_ 1 San Antonio (0) __ _ _____________ | 4 Utah (2) _______| |_ _____________ _ 5 Dallas (2) _ _____________ | | | 2 LA Lakers (3) ____ | | 7 Portland (0) |_ 2 LA Lakers (0) ___| | _ 3 Sacramento (0) | 3 Sacramento (3) ___| | 6 Phoenix (1) |_ ___________ _ ___________ | 1 Philadelphia (3) _ | 8 Indiana (1) |_ 1 Philadelphia (0) _ | _ _____________ | | 4 New York (2) _____| | | 5 Toronto (2) |_ _____________ _| _ _____________ 2 Milwaukee (3) ____ | 7 Orlando (1) |_ 2 Milwaukee (0) ____| _ 6 Charlotte (0) 3 Miami (0) ____| 6 Charlotte (3)