News from May 3, 2013

[Patricia Bender]

News from May 3.

Dallas assistant coach Jim O'Brien announced his retirement. Dallas named
Kaleb Canales as an assistant coach.

Houston activated Tim Ohlbrecht and placed Carlos Delfino on IL. Delfino
will need to undergo surgery on his right foot to repair a bone fracture.

New York activated Earl Barron and placed Steve Novak (back spasms) on IL.


OKC 103, Hou 94 at Hou
Kevin Durant (OKC) had 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Reggie Jackson (OKC) had 17 points including 1-6 3-pointers, 7 rebounds,
and 8 assists.
Kevin Martin (OKC) had 25 points.
Chandler Parson (Hou) had 25 points including 6-8 3-pointers, 7 rebounds,
and 5 turnovers.
Omer Asik (Hou) had 13 points including 7-12 FT and 13 rebounds including
5 offensive.
James Harden (Hou) had 26 points on 7-22 FG, 4-10 3-pointers, and 8-11 FT,
6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
OKC shot 16-16 FT and Hou shot 20-31 FT.
Oklahoma City takes the series 4-2 and advances to the 2nd round where
they will face Memphis.

Mem 118, LAC 105 at Mem
Zach Randolph (Mem) had 23 points and 5 rebounds.
Tony Allen (Mem) had 19 points including 9-11 FT, 7 rebounds, 6 assists,
and 4 steals.
Mike Conley (Mem) had 23 points including 3-4 3-pointers and 12-17 FT and
7 assists.
Jerryd Bayless (Mem) had 18 points.
Chris Paul (LAC) had 28 points including 11-16 FG and 8 assists.
Matt Barnes (LAC) had 30 points including 11-14 FG and 6-7 3-pointers and
10 rebounds.
Mem shot 38-47 FT and LAC shot 16-24 FT.
Memphis takes the series 4-2 and advances to the 2nd round where they will
face Oklahoma City.

NY 88, Bos 80 at Bos
Carmelo Anthony (NY) had 21 points including 7-23 FG and 1-6 3-pointers, 7
rebounds, and 5 assists.
Iman Shumpert (NY) had 17 points including 3-3 3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Pablo Prigioni (NY) had 14 points including 4-6 3-pointers and 5 rebounds.
Jeff Green (Bos) had 21 points on 4-12 FG and 11-14 FT, 5 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.
Kevin Garnett (Bos) had 15 points including 7-10 FG, 10 rebounds, and 5
turnovers.
Paul Pierce (Bos) had 14 points including 4-18 FG and 1-9 3-pointers, 7
rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 turnovers.
NY shot 13-16 FT and Bos shot 26-33 FT.
New York takes the series 4-2 and advances to the 2nd round where they
will face Indiana.

Ind 81, Atl 73 at Atl
David West (Ind) had 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Roy Hibbert (Ind) had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
George Hill (Ind) had 21 points and 7 rebounds.
Al Horford (Atl) had 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Josh Smith (Atl) had 14 points including 5-16 FG and 9 rebounds.
Indiana takes the series 4-2 and advances to the 2nd round where they will
face New York.


Playoff Standings
1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals
(Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7)
1 Oklahoma City (4) _
8 Houston (2) |_ 1 Oklahoma City (0) _
_ 5 Memphis (0) |
4 LA Clippers (2) ___| |_ __
5 Memphis (4) _ |
| |
2 San Antonio (4) ___ | |
7 LA Lakers (0) |_ 2 San Antonio (0) __| |
_ 6 Golden State (0) |
3 Denver (2) __| |
6 Golden State (4) |_
_
|
1 Miami (4) _____ |
8 Milwaukee (0) |_ 1 Miami (0) _________ |
_ | |
4 Brooklyn (3) ______| | |
5 Chicago (3) |_ __|
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2 New York (4) ______ |
7 Boston (2) |_ 2 New York (0) ______|
_ 3 Indiana (0)
3 Indiana (4) _______|
6 Atlanta (2)


First Round (Central times)
Schedule for Saturday, May 4 (All times Central)
Game 7: Chicago at Brooklyn 7:00 pm TNT


Second Round (Central times)
Schedule for Sunday, May 5 (All times Central)
Game 1: Memphis at Oklahoma City 12:00 pm ABC
Game 1: Indiana at New York 2:30 pm ABC

Schedule for Monday, May 6 (All times Central)
Game 1: Golden State at San Antonio 8:30 pm TNT

Schedule for Wednesday, May 8 (All times Central)
Game 2: Golden State at San Antonio 8:30 pm TNT


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