News from May 10. The NBA fined Mark Cuban (Dal owner) $100,000 for going on the court during Sunday's SA-Dal game to complain about a non-call and $100,000 for criticizing on his blog how the league selects the playoffs refs. Chris Paul (NO) was named as Rookie of the Year. Paul received 124 of a possible 125 1st place media votes. Total position votes Player Points 1st 2nd 3rd Chris Paul (NO) .......... 623 124 1 0 Charlie Villanueva (Tor) . 248 0 73 29 Andrew Bogut (Mil) ....... 98 0 23 29 Raymond Felton (Cha) ..... 79 0 19 22 Channing Frye (NY) ....... 41 0 4 29 Deron Williams (Uta) ..... 31 1 5 11 Danny Granger (Ind) ...... 2 0 0 2 Luther Head (Hou) ........ 2 0 0 2 Ryan Gomes (Bos) ......... 1 0 0 1 LAC 122, Pho 97 at Pho Elton Brand (LAC) had 27 points on 10-16 FG and 7-10 FT, 10 rebounds including 6 offensive, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. Chris Kaman (LAC) had 14 points including 6-8 FG, 16 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Cuttino Mobley (LAC) had 23 points including 9-16 FG and 8 rebounds. Sam Cassell (LAC) had 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Raja Bell (Pho) had 20 points. Steve Nash (Pho) had 14 points and 8 assists. Leandro Barbosa (Pho) had 18 points. LAC out-rebounded Pho 57-26 including 19-5 offensive. Kurt Thomas (Pho, stress fracture right foot) did not play. The series is tied 1-1. Mia 111, NJ 89 at Mia Udonis Haslem (Mia) had 11 points and 10 rebounds. Shaquille O'Neal (Mia) had 21 points including 3-10 FT and 6 rebounds. Jason Williams (Mia) had 14 points, 5 assists, and 7 turnovers. Dwyane Wade (Mia) had 31 points including 12-19 FG and 3-3 3-pointers, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Nenad Krstic (NJ) had 14 points and 7 rebounds. Jason Kidd (NJ) had 15 points and 6 assists. Vince Carter (NJ) had 22 points including 11-12 FT, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Mia shot 52.7% (39-74) FG and NJ shot 40% (28-70) FG. The series is tied 1-1. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 San Antonio (4) __ 8 Sacramento (2) |_ 1 San Antonio (1) _ _ 4 Dallas (1) | 4 Dallas (4) ______| |_ __ 5 Memphis (0) _ | | | 2 Phoenix (4) ____ | | 7 LA Lakers (3) |_ 2 Phoenix (1) _| | _ 6 LA Clippers (1) | 3 Denver (1) __| | 6 LA Clippers (4) |_ _ | 1 Detroit (4) ____ | 8 Milwaukee (1) |_ 1 Detroit (2) ___ | _ 4 Cleveland (0) | | 4 Cleveland (4) ___| | | 5 Washington (2) |_ __| _ 2 Miami (4) ______ | 7 Chicago (2) |_ 2 Miami (1) __| _ 3 New Jersey (1) 3 New Jersey (4) ___| 6 Indiana (2) Second Round (Central times) *if necessary Friday, May 12 Game 3: Miami at New Jersey 7:00 pm ESPN Game 3: Phoenix at LA Clippers 9:30 pm ESPN Saturday, May 13 Game 3: Detroit at Cleveland 4:00 pm ESPN Game 3: San Antonio at Dallas 7:00 pm ABC Sunday, May 14 Game 4: Miami at New Jersey TBA Game 4: Phoenix at LA Clippers TBA Monday, May 15 Game 4: Detroit at Cleveland 6:00 pm TNT Game 4: San Antonio at Dallas 8:30 pm TNT Tuesday, May 16 Game 5: New Jersey at Miami 7:00 pm TNT Game 5: LA Clippers at Phoenix 9:30 pm TNT Wednesday, May 17 *Game 5: Cleveland at Detroit TBA TNT Game 5: Dallas at San Antonio TBA TNT Thursday, May 18 *Game 6: Miami at New Jersey 7:00 pm ESPN *Game 6: Phoenix at LA Clippers TBA TNT Friday, May 19 *Game 6: Detroit at Cleveland TBA ESPN *Game 6: San Antonio at Dallas TBA ESPN Sunday, May 23 *Game 7: Cleveland at Detroit 2:30 pm ABC *Game 7: New Jersey at Miami TBA Monday, May 22 *Game 7: Dallas at San Antonio TBA TNT *Game 7: LA Clippers at Phoenix TBA TNT