News from May 11.
 
Elton Brand (Chi) and Steve Francis (Hou) were named as Co-Rookies of the
Year.  Both received 58 out of 121 media votes.  Lamar Odom (LAC) received
3 votes and Andre Miller (Cle) received 2 votes.
 
Donyell Marshall (GS) underwent surgery on his right wrist to repair torn
cartilage.

The sale of the Vancouver Grizzlies to Michael Heisley for a reported $160
million has been finalized.

Stromile Swift (sophomore, LSU, forward) declared himself eligible for the 
NBA draft.


Por 103, Uta 84 - at Uta
Rasheed Wallace (Por) had 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Arvydas Sabonis (Por) had 22 points including 10-13 FG and 8 rebounds.
Steve Smith (Por) had 21 points and 6 assists.
Bonzi Wells (Por) had 19 points in 15 minutes.
Bryon Russell (Uta) had 18 points and 5 rebounds.
Karl Malone (Uta) had 28 points including 14-18 FG and 11 rebounds.
Jeff Hornacek (Uta) had 24 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 5 assists.
Por shot 51.3% (40-78) FG and Uta shot 40% (28-70) FG.
Adam Keefe (Uta, strained right hamstring) did not play.
Por leads the series 3-0.


Playoff Standings
  1st Round             2nd Round            3rd Round         Finals
  (Best of 5)           (Best of 7)          (Best of 7)     (Best of 7)
1 LA Lakers (3)  __
8 Sacramento (2)   |_ 1 LA Lakers (2) ___
                    _ 5 Phoenix (0)      |
4 San Antonio (1) _|                     |_ _____________ _
5 Phoenix (3)                             _ _____________  |
                                         |                 |
2 Utah (3)    _____                      |                 |
7 Seattle (2)      |_ 2 Utah (0)     ____|                 |
                    _ 3 Portland (3)                       |
3 Portland (3)  ___|                                       |
6 Minnesota (1)                                            |_ ___________
                                                            _ ___________
                                                           |
1 Indiana (3)   ___                                        |
8 Milwaukee (2)    |_ 1 Indiana (3)     _                  |
                    _ 5 Philadelphia (0) |                 |
4 Charlotte (1)   _|                     |                 |
5 Philadelphia (3)                       |_ _____________ _|
                                          _ _____________ 
2 Miami (3)   _____                      |
7 Detroit (0)      |_ 2 Miami (1)    ____|
                    _ 3 New York (1)   
3 New York (3)  ___|
6 Toronto (0)