News from May 20. Washington released assistant coach Bob Staak. The NBA announced the Philadelphia will host the 1999 NBA All-Star game. Chi 84, Mia 77 - at Chi Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 24 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 3 steals. Dennis Rodman (Chi) had 4 points and 19 rebounds. Michael Jordan (Chi) had 37 points including 7-10 FT. Alonzo Mourning (Mia) had 21 points including 7-15 FT, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks. Tim Hardaway (Mia) had 13 points including 4-14 FG, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. Voshon Lenard (Mia) had 12 points on 4-4 3-pointers. Chi out-rebounded Mia 54-35 including 20-5 offensive. Chi leads the series 1-0. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 5) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 Utah (3) _ 8 LA Clippers (0) |_ 1 Utah (4) ___ _ 4 LA Lakers (1) | 4 LA Lakers (3) ___| |_ 1 Utah (1) _ 5 Portland (1) _ 3 Houston (0) | | | 2 Seattle (3) _____ | | 7 Phoenix (2) |_ 2 Seattle (3) _____| | _ 3 Houston (4) | 3 Houston (3) ___| | 6 Minnesota (0) |_ ___________ _ ___________ | 1 Chicago (3) __ | 8 Washington (0) |_ 1 Chicago (4) ____ | _ 4 Atlanta (1) | | 4 Atlanta (3) _____| | | 5 Detroit (2) |_ 1 Chicago (1) _| _ 2 Miami (0) 2 Miami (3) _____ | 7 Orlando (2) |_ 2 Miami (4) ___| _ 3 New York (3) 3 New York (3) ___| 6 Charlotte (0)