News from May 3. Dale Ellis (Den) exercised the opt-out clause in his contract to become a free agent. Jermiane O'Neal (center, Eau Claire High School) declared his eligibility for the NBA draft. SA 116, Pho 98 - at Pho Sean Elliott (SA) had 15 points and 8 rebounds. David Robinson (SA) had 30 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 turnovers. Vinny Del Negro (SA) had 25 points on 10-15 FG and 5-7 3-pointers and 6 assists. Avery Johnson (SA) had 15 points and 13 assists. Charles Barkley (Pho) had 21 points including 8-11 FT, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. John Williams (Pho) had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Kevin Johnson (Pho) had 16 points and 8 assists. Chris Carr (Pho) had 17 points including 6-9 FG. SA shot 57.3% (47-82) FG and Pho shot 45.3% (39-86) FG. SA out-rebounded Pho 47-30. Doc Rivers (SA, back spasms) and Michael Finley (Pho, sprained left ankle) did not play. San Antonio takes the series 3-1. Playoff Standings First Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals 1 Seattle (3) _____ 8 Sacramento (1) |__ 1 Seattle (0) ____ __ 5 Houston (0) | 4 LA Lakers (1) ___| |__ __________ __ 5 Houston (3) __ __________ | | | 2 San Antonio (3) _ | | 7 Phoenix (1) |__ 2 San Antonio (0) _| | __ ____________ | 3 Utah (2) _______| | 6 Portland (2) |__ ________ __ ________ | 1 Chicago (3) ____ | 8 Miami (0) |__ 1 Chicago (0) ____ | __ 5 New York (0) | | 4 Cleveland (0) __| | | 5 New York (3) |__ __________ __| __ __________ 2 Orlando (3) ____ | 7 Detroit (0) |__ 2 Orlando (0) ____| __ ____________ 3 Indiana (2) ____| 6 Atlanta (2)