News from May 1. Bryan Hopkins (junior, SMU, guard) withdrew his name from the NBA draft. Mia 110, NJ 97 at NJ Eddie Jones (Mia) had 21 points including 7-11 FG and 5-7 3-pointers and 5 rebounds. Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 turnovers. Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 34 points including 13-20 FG and 9 assists. Richard Jefferson (NJ) had 17 points on 4-11 FG and 9-11 FT, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Vince Carter (NJ) had 23 points on 6-22 FG and 11-12 FT, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals. Jason Kidd (NJ) had 25 points including 4-10 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Mia shot 54.9% (39-71) FG and NJ shot 39.5% (30-76) FG. Miami sweeps the series 4-0 and advances to the 2nd round. Pho 123, Mem 115 at Mem Shawn Marion (Pho) had 23 points including 10-13 FG, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. Amare Stoudemire (Pho) had 18 points including 8-12 FT, 7 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Steve Nash (Pho) had 24 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 8-10 FT, 9 assists, and 7 turnovers. Joe Johnson (Pho) had 25 points including 9-11 FT. Jim Jackson (Pho) had 19 points. Pau Gasol (Mem) had 28 points. Jason Williams (Mem) had 20 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 8 assists. Dahntay Jones (Mem) had 14 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 5 rebounds. Pho shot 60.3% (38-63) FG and Mem shot 50.6% (45-89) FG. Pho shot 36-49 FT and Mem shot 12-16 FT. Phoenix sweeps the series 4-0 and advances to the 2nd round. Det 97, Phi 92 OT at Phi Tayshaun Prince (Det) had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Richard Hamilton (Det) had 20 points and 6 turnovers. Chauncey Billups (Det) had 25 points including 3-4 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals. Chris Webber (Phi) had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Allen Iverson (Phi) had 36 points including 14-24 FG and 4-7 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists in 53 minutes. Det leads the series 3-1. Sea 115, Sac 102 at Sac Rashard Lewis (Sea) had 19 points on 4-12 FG and 11-12 FT and 8 rebounds. Jerome James (Sea) had 17 points including 7-11 FG, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Ray Allen (Sea) had 45 points including 17-28 FG and 6-14 3-pointers, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Peja Stojakovic (Sac) had 27 points including 10-18 FG and 3 steals. Mike Bibby (Sac) had 13 points including 4-17 FG, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kenny Thomas (Sac) had 15 points and 14 rebounds including 5 offensive. Sea shot 53.4% (39-73) FG and Sac shot 42% (37-88) FG. Sea leads the series 3-1. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 Phoenix (4) ______ 8 Memphis (0) |_ 1 Phoenix (0) _ _ | 4 Dallas (2) ______| |_ __ 5 Houston (2) _ | | | 2 San Antonio (2) __ | | 7 Denver (1) |_ __| | _ | 3 Seattle (3) ___| | 6 Sacramento (1) |_ _ | 1 Miami (4) ___ | 8 New Jersey (0) |_ 1 Miami (0) ___ | _ | | 4 Chicago (2) ___| | | 5 Washington (1) |_ __| _ 2 Detroit (3) _ | 7 Philadelphia (1) |_ __| _ 3 Boston (2) ______| 6 Indiana (2) First Round (Central times) *if necessary Monday, May 2 Game 4: Chicago at Washington 6:30 pm NBATV Game 5: Houston at Dallas 7:00 pm TNT Game 4: San Antonio at Denver 9:30 pm TNT Tuesday, May 3 Game 5: Indiana at Boston 6:30 pm NBATV Game 5: Philadelphia at Detroit 7:00 pm TNT Game 5: Sacramento at Seattle 9:30 pm TNT Wednesday, May 4 Game 5: Washington at Chicago 6:00 pm TNT Game 5: Denver at San Antonio 8:30 pm TNT Thursday, May 5 Game 6: Dallas at Houston TBD Game 6: Boston at Indiana TBD *Game 6: Detroit at Philadelphia TBD Friday, May 6 *Game 6: San Antonio at Denver TBD *Game 6: Seattle at Sacramento TBD *Game 6: Chicago at Washington TBD Saturday, May 7 *Game 7: Houston at Dallas TBD *Game 7: Philadelphia at Detroit TBD *Game 7: Indiana at Boston TBD Sunday, May 8 *Game 7: Denver at San Antonio TBD *Game 7: Sacramento at Seattle TBD *Game 7: Washington at Chicago TBD