News from May 15. The NBA fined Doc Rivers (LAC) $25,000 for criticizing the refs following Tuesday's LAC-OKC game. Golden State named Steve Kerr as head coach. Kerr reportedly signed a 5 year, $25 million contract. Portland signed head coach Terry Stotts to a contract extension. Tyreke Evans (NO) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to clean out scar tissue. The NBA Board of Governors formally approved the sale of the Milwaukee Bucks to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry for a reported $550 million. OKC 104, LAC 98 at LAC Kevin Durant (OKC) had 39 points including 5-8 3-pointers and 10-10 FT, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers. Russell Westbrook (OKC) had 19 points on 4-15 FG and 11-12 FT, 12 assists, and 5 turnovers. Steven Adams (OKC) had 10 points and 11 rebounds. Chris Paul (LAC) had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists. Blake Griffin (LAC) had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Oklahoma City takes the series 4-2 and advances to the Western Conference Finals where they will face the LA Clippers. Ind 93, Was 80 at Was David West (Ind) had 29 points and 6 rebounds. Lance Stephenson (Ind) had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Paul George (Ind) had 12 points including 4-11 FG, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Marcin Gortat (Was) had 19 points and 6 rebounds. Nene (Was) had 15 points and 6 rebounds. Ind shot 51.4% (37-72) FG and Was shot 39.2% (31-79) FG. Indiana takes the series 4-2 and advances to the Eastern Conference Finals where they will face Miami. Playoff Standings [all rounds best of 7] 1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals 1 San Antonio (4) ___ 8 Dallas (3) |_ 1 San Antonio (4) ___ _ 5 Portland (1) | 4 Houston (2) ______| |_ 1 San Antonio (0) _ 5 Portland (4) _ 2 Oklahoma City (0) | | | 2 Oklahoma City (4) _ | | 7 Memphis (3) |_ 2 Oklahoma City (4) _| | _ 3 LA Clippers (2) | 3 LA Clippers (4) __| | 6 Golden State (3) |_ _____ _ _____ | 1 Indiana (4) _______ | 8 Atlanta (3) |_ 1 Indiana (4) ____ | _ 5 Washington (2) | | 4 Chicago (1) ____| | | 5 Washington (4) |_ 1 Indiana (0) ____ _| _ 2 Miami (0) 2 Miami (4) _____ | 7 Charlotte (0) |_ 2 Miami (4) ______| _ 6 Brooklyn (1) 3 Toronto (3) ______| 6 Brooklyn (4) Conference Finals (all time Central) *if necessary Schedule for Sunday, May 18 (All times Central) Game 1 Miami at Indiana 2:30 pm ABC Schedule for Monday, May 19 (All times Central) Game 1 Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:00 pm TNT Schedule for Tuesday, May 20 (All times Central) Game 2 Miami at Indiana 7:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Wednesday, May 21 (All times Central) Game 2 Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:00 pm TNT Schedule for Saturday, May 24 (All times Central) Game 3 Indiana at Miami 7:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Sunday, May 25 (All times Central) Game 3 San Antonio at Oklahoma City 7:30 pm TNT Schedule for Monday, May 26 (All times Central) Game 4 Indiana at Miami 7:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Tuesday, May 27 (All times Central) Game 4 San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:00 pm TNT Schedule for Wednesday, May 28 (All times Central) *Game 5 Miami at Indiana 7:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Thursday, May 29 (All times Central) *Game 5 Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:00 pm TNT Schedule for Friday, May 30 (All times Central) *Game 6 Indiana at Miami 7:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Saturday, May 31 (All times Central) *Game 6 San Antonio at Oklahoma City 7:30 pm TNT Schedule for Sunday, June 1 (All times Central) *Game 7 Miami at Indiana 7:30 pm ESPN Schedule for Monday, June 2 (All times Central) *Game 7 Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:00 pm TNT