News from May 21. Andrew Bynum (LAL) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove loose debris. Anthony Parker (Tor) underwent surgery on his right hand to repair a torn tendon in his middle finger. Josh Carter (junior, Texas A&M, guard) and Stefon Jackson (junior, UTEP, guard) withdrew their names from the NBA draft. [thanks to Jed Tai] LAL 89, SA 85 at LAL Vladimir Radmanovic (LAL) had 10 points on a perfect 5-5 FG and 5 rebounds. Pau Gasol (LAL) had 19 points including 9-16 FG and 7 rebounds. Kobe Bryant (LAL) had 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. Sasha Vujacic (LAL) had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Tim Duncan (SA) had 30 points including 6-10 FT, 18 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Tony Parker (SA) had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Bruce Bowen (SA) had 12 points. LAL leads the series 1-0. Playoff Standings 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) 1 LA Lakers (4) _ __ 8 Denver (0) |_ 1 LA Lakers (4) ___ _ 4 Utah (2) | 4 Utah (4) ______| |_ 1 LA Lakers (1) _ 5 Houston (2) _ 3 San Antonio (0) | | | 2 New Orleans (4) __ | | 7 Dallas (1) |_ 2 New Orleans (3) _| | _ 3 San Antonio (4) | 3 San Antonio (4) __| | 6 Phoenix (1) |_ _ | 1 Boston (4) ______ | 8 Atlanta (3) |_ 1 Boston (4) ___ | _ 4 Cleveland (3) | | 4 Cleveland (4) ___| | | 5 Washington (2) |_ 1 Boston (1) ____| _ 2 Detroit (0) 2 Detroit (4) _ | 7 Philadelphia (2) |_ 2 Detroit (4) _____| _ 3 Orlando (1) 3 Orlando (4) ______| 6 Toronto (1)