News from May 4. The LA Clippers released Keith Closs. The Clippers had suspended him before the season started for lack of physical conditioning. He had one more year on his contract. Tor 93, NY 89 - at NY Vince Carter (Tor) had 27 points including 3-3 3-pointers and 6 rebounds. Antonio Davis (Tor) had 14 points and 12 rebounds. Alvin Williams (Tor) had 18 points and 3 steals. Chris Childs (Tor) had 10 points and 9 assists. Latrell Sprwell (NY) had 29 points. Kurt Thomas (NY) had 15 points including 6-7 FG and 12 rebounds. Allan Houston (NY) had 16 points. Larry Johnson (NY, sore back) did not play. Toronto takes the series 3-2 and advanced to the 2nd round where they will face Philadelphia. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 5) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 San Antonio (3) __ 8 Minnesota (1) |_ 1 San Antonio (0) __ _ 5 Dallas (0) | 4 Utah (2) _______| |_ _____________ _ 5 Dallas (3) _ _____________ | | | 2 LA Lakers (3) ____ | | 7 Portland (0) |_ 2 LA Lakers (0) ___| | _ 3 Sacramento (0) | 3 Sacramento (3) ___| | 6 Phoenix (1) |_ ___________ _ ___________ | 1 Philadelphia (3) _ | 8 Indiana (1) |_ 1 Philadelphia (0) _ | _ 5 Toronto (0) | | 4 New York (2) _____| | | 5 Toronto (3) |_ _____________ _| _ _____________ 2 Milwaukee (3) ____ | 7 Orlando (1) |_ 2 Milwaukee (0) ____| _ 6 Charlotte (0) 3 Miami (0) ____| 6 Charlotte (3)