News from May 6.

Jamal Mashburn (Cha) is not expected to play in tonight's Cha-NJ game due
to recovering from anemia, vitamin deficiency, and an inner ear infection.
They are hopeful that he will be able to play in Game 4.

Zeljko Rebraca (Det) underwent surgery on his broken right hand.

Lenny Cooke (high school senior, Central Flint High School (MI), guard) 
declared himself eligible for the NBA draft.  Underclassmen (including 
high school seniors) have until May 12 to declared themselves eligible.  
The NBA will release the official list of those who have declared after 
that date.


Dal 110, Sac 102 - at Sac
Dirk Nowitzki (Dal) had 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Raef LaFrentz (Dal) had 14 points on 7-10 FG, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks.
Steve Nash (Dal) had 30 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 8 assists.
Nick Van Exel (Dal) had 19 points.
Predrag Stojakovic (Sac) had 14 points including 5-19 FG and 12 rebounds.
Chris Webber (Sac) had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Mike Bibby (Sac) had 22 points including 4-8 3-pointers and 7 assists.
Mateen Cleaves (Sac, sprained left ankle) did not play.
The series is tied 1-1.


Playoff Standings
  1st Round             2nd Round            3rd Round         Finals
  (Best of 5)           (Best of 7)          (Best of 7)     (Best of 7)
1 Sacramento (3) __
8 Utah (1)         |_ 1 Sacramento (1) __
                    _ 4 Dallas (1)       |
4 Dallas (3)    ___|                     |_ _____________ _
5 Minnesota (0)                           _ _____________  |
                                         |                 |
2 San Antonio (3) _                      |                 |
7 Seattle (2)      |_ 2 San Antonio (0) _|                 |
                    _ 3 LA Lakers (1)                      |
3 LA Lakers (3) ___|                                       |
6 Portland (0)                                             |_ ___________
                                                            _ ___________
                                                           |
1 New Jersey (3) __                                        |
8 Indiana (2)      |_ 1 New Jersey (1) __                  |
                    _ 4 Charlotte (0)    |                 |
4 Charlotte (3) ___|                     |                 |
5 Orlando (1)                            |_ _____________ _|
                                          _ _____________ 
2 Detroit (3) _____                      |
7 Toronto (2)      |_ 2 Detroit (1) _____|
                    _ 3 Boston (0)     
3 Boston (3)      _|
6 Philadelphia (2)