News from May 18.

Houston fired head coach Jeff Van Gundy.


SA 114, Pho 106  at SA
Tim Duncan (SA) had 24 points including 11-19 FG, 13 rebounds including 8
offensive, and 9 blocks.
Michael Finley (SA) had 11 points.
Tony Parker (SA) had 30 points including 8-11 FT and 6 assists.
Manu Ginobili (SA) had 33 points including 11-17 FG and 4-7 3-pointers, 11
rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals.
Shawn Marion (Pho) had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Amare Stoudemire (Pho) had 38 points including 9-10 FT and 12 rebounds
including 5 offensive.
Steve Nash (Pho) had 18 points including 7-10 FG and 3-4 3-pointers, 6
rebounds, 14 assists, and 5 turnovers.
Robert Horry (SA, suspended) did not play.
San Antonio takes the series 4-2 and advances to the Western Conference
Finals.

Cle 88, NJ 72  at NJ
LeBron James (Cle) had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Drew Gooden (Cle) had 16 points on 8-11 FG and 7 rebounds.
Donyell Marshall (Cle) had 18 points on 6-11 FG and 6-10 3-pointers and 
5 rebounds.
Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Mikki Moore (NJ) had 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Jason Kidd (NJ) had 19 points including 7-20 FG, 12 rebounds, and 8
assists.
Cleveland takes the series 4-2 and advances to the Eastern Conference
Finals.