News from April 30. Delonte West (junior, St. Joseph's, guard) declared himself eligible for the NBA draft. Min 102, Den 91 at Min Latrell Sprewell (Min) had 19 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Kevin Garnett (Min) had 28 points on 9-16 FG and 10-13 FT, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 turnovers. Sam Cassell (Min) had 26 points including 12-12 FT, 5 rebounds, and 6 turnovers. Marcus Camby (Den) had 21 points including 10-15 FG and 15 rebounds. Andre Miller (Den) had 21 points including 10-17 FG, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 turnovers. Earl Boykins (Den) had 19 points. Min shot 27-36 FG and Den shot 6-10 FT. Wally Szczerbiak (Min, back injury) and Carmelo Anthony (Den, sprained left knee) did not play. Minnesota takes the series 4-1 and advances to the 2nd round where they will face Sacramento. Mia 87, NO 83 at Mia Caron Butler (Mia) had 5 points including 1-6 FG, 11 rebounds, and 4 steals. Lamar Odom (Mia) had 16 points. Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Eddie Jones (Mia) had 25 points. P.J. Brown (NO) had 12 points including 4-11 FG, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Jamaal Magloire (NO) had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Baron Davis (NO) had 33 points on 11-18 FG and 8-10 FT and 7 assists. Mia leads the series 3-2. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 Minnesota (4) ____ 8 Denver (1) |_ 1 Minnesota (0) __ _ 4 Sacramento (0) | 4 Sacramento (4) ___| |_ __ 5 Dallas (1) _ | | | 2 LA Lakers (4) ____ | | 7 Houston (1) |_ 2 LA Lakers (0) _| | _ 3 San Antonio (0) | 3 San Antonio (4) __| | 6 Memphis (0) |_ _ | 1 Indiana (4) ______ | 8 Boston (0) |_ 1 Indiana (0) ____ | _ | | 4 Miami (3) ________| | | 5 New Orleans (2) |_ __| _ 2 New Jersey (4) ___ | 7 New York (0) |_ 2 New Jersey (0) _| _ 3 Detroit (0) 3 Detroit (4) ______| 6 Milwaukee (1) First Round (Central times) *if necessary Sunday, May 2 Game 6: Miami at New Orleans 12:00 pm ESPN Tuesday, May 4 *Game 7: New Orleans at Miami TBA Second Round (Central times) *if necessary Sunday, May 2 Game 1: LA Lakers at San Antonio 2:30 pm ABC Monday, May 3 Game 1: New Jersey at Detroit 7:00 pm TNT Tuesday, May 4 Game 1: Sacramento at Minnesota TBA TNT Wednesday, May 5 Game 2: LA Lakers at San Antonio 8:00 pm TNT Friday, May 7 Game 2: New Jersey at Detroit 7:00 pm ESPN Saturday, May 8 Game 2: Sacramento at Minnesota 8:30 pm ESPN Sunday, May 9 Game 3: San Antonio at LA Lakers 2:30 pm ABC Game 3: Detroit at New Jersey 7:00 pm TNT Monday, May 10 Game 3: Minnesota at Sacramento 9:30 pm TNT Tuesday, May 11 Game 4: Detroit at New Jersey 7:00 pm TNT Game 4: LA Lakers at San Antonio 9:30 pm TNT Wednesday, May 12 Game 4: Minnesota at Sacramento 9:30 pm ESPN Thursday, May 13 *Game 5: LA Lakers at San Antonio 7:00 pm ESPN Friday, May 14 *Game 5: New Jersey at Detroit TBA TNT *Game 5: Sacramento at Minnesota TBA TNT Saturday, May 15 *Game 6: San Antonio at LA Lakers TBA TNT Sunday, May 16 *Game 6: Detroit at New Jersey TBA *Game 6: Minnesota at Sacramento TBA Wednesday, May 19 *Game 7: Sacramento at Minnesota TBA *Game 7: LA Lakers at San Antonio TBA Thursday, May 20 *Game 7: New Jersey at Detroit TBA