News from May 24.

The NBA fined Eddie Jordan (Was) $25,000 for criticizing the refs
following Cle-Was game 3 on April 28 (the fine was not previously
announced by the league).

Chris Duhon (Chi) underwent successful surgery on his back to remove a
herniated disc.

Dallas activated Josh Powell and placed DJ Mbenga on IL.


Pho 121, Dal 118  at Dal
Tim Thomas (Pho) had 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 24 points including 10-15 FG, 13 rebounds, 3
steals, and 3 blocks.
Boris Diaw (Pho) had 34 points on 13-23 FG and 8-10 FT and 6 rebounds.
Steve Nash (Pho) had 27 points including 11-18 FG, 5 rebounds, and 16
assists.
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 25 points including 9-10 FT and 19 rebounds
including 8 offensive.
Devin Harris (Dal) had 30 points including 12-17 FG and 5 steals.
Jerry Stackhouse (Dal) had 16 points.
Kurt Thomas (Pho, stress fracture left foot) did not play.
Pho leads the series 1-0.


Playoff Standings
  1st Round            2nd Round             3rd Round          Finals
  (Best of 7)          (Best of 7)           (Best of 7)        (Best of 7)
1 San Antonio (4) __
8 Sacramento (2)    |_ 1 San Antonio (3) _
                     _ 4 Dallas (4)       |
4 Dallas (4)  ______|                     |_ 4 Dallas (0)  _
5 Memphis (0)                              _ 2 Phoenix (1)  |
                                          |                 |
2 Phoenix (4)   ____                      |                 |
7 LA Lakers (3)     |_ 2 Phoenix (4)     _|                 |
                     _ 6 LA Clippers (3)                    |
3 Denver (1)      __|                                       |
6 LA Clippers (4)                                           |_ 
                                                             _ 
                                                            |
1 Detroit (4)   ____                                        |
8 Milwaukee (1)     |_ 1 Detroit (4)   ___                  |
                     _ 4 Cleveland (3)    |                 |
4 Cleveland (4)  ___|                     |                 |
5 Washington (2)                          |_ 1 Detroit (0) _|
                                           _ 2 Miami (1)
2 Miami (4)   ______                      |
7 Chicago (2)       |_ 2 Miami (4)      __|
                     _ 3 New Jersey (1)
3 New Jersey (4) ___|
6 Indiana (2)
 

Conference Finals  (Central times)  *if necessary
Thursday, May 25
  Game 2: Miami at Detroit             7:00 pm  ESPN

Friday, May 26
  Game 2: Phoenix at Dallas            7:30 pm  TNT

Saturday, May 27
  Game 3: Detroit at Miami             7:00 pm  ESPN

Sunday, May 28
  Game 3: Dallas at Phoenix            7:30 pm  TNT

Monday, May 29
  Game 4: Detroit at Miami             7:00 pm  ABC

Tuesday, May 30
  Game 4: Dallas at Phoenix            8:00 pm  TNT

Wednesday, May 31
 *Game 5: Miami at Detroit             7:00 pm  ESPN

Thursday, June 1
 *Game 5: Phoenix at Dallas            7:30 pm  TNT

Friday, June 2
 *Game 6: Detroit at Miami             7:00 pm  ESPN

Saturday, June 3
 *Game 6: Dallas at Phoenix            8:00 pm  TNT

Sunday, June 4
 *Game 7: Miami at Detroit             7:00 pm  ABC

Monday, June 5
 *Game 7: Phoenix at Dallas            7:30 pm  TNT