News from June 1. For those who have been asking, Portland got Charlotte's #20 1997 draft pick from Milwaukee (the Shawn Respert trade) and Milwaukee originally got the Charlotte pick from the Frank Brickowski trade. (thanks to Steve Lutzke). Buckler Bologna of the Italian League signed Sasha Danilovic. Danilovic played with Dallas last season. Chi 84, Uta 82 - at Chi Scottie Pippen (Chi) had 27 points including 11-19 FG, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers. Dennis Rodman (Chi) had 4 points including 2-7 FG and 12 rebounds. Michael Jordan (Chi) had 31 points including the game winning 19-footer at the buzzer and 8 assists. Karl Malone (Uta) had 23 points and 15 rebounds. John Stockton (Uta) had 16 points, 12 assists, 3 steals, and 7 turnovers. Jeff Hornacek (Uta) had 11 points. 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 (4) _ 5 Portland (1) _ 3 Houston (2) | | | 2 Seattle (3) _____ | | 7 Phoenix (2) |_ 2 Seattle (3) ___| | _ 3 Houston (4) | 3 Houston (3) ___| | 6 Minnesota (0) |_ 1 Utah (0) _ 1 Chicago (1) | 1 Chicago (3) __ | 8 Washington (0) |_ 1 Chicago (4) __ | _ 4 Atlanta (1) | | 4 Atlanta (3) _____| | | 5 Detroit (2) |_ 1 Chicago (4) _| _ 2 Miami (1) 2 Miami (3) _____ | 7 Orlando (2) |_ 2 Miami (4) _| _ 3 New York (3) 3 New York (3) ___| 6 Charlotte (0)