- NOH 127, DAL 103
Chris Paul starred for the New Orleans Hornets as they took a 2-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night with an emphatic win.

Paul had 32 points, 17 assists and 5 rebounds and Tyson Chandler added 10 points and 11 boards for the Hornets, who shot 60% from the field and turned the ball over just six times.

Dirk Nowitzki posted 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Brandon Bass added 19 points and 8 boards off the bench for the Mavs, who hit 47% of their shots and outrebounded New Orleans by seven.

The Hornets outscored the Mavericks in every quarter on Tuesday night.

Game Three will be Friday night in Dallas.

Game FIC Scores
Chris Paul, NOH - 33.0
David West, NOH - 18.8
Dirk Nowitzki, DAL - 17.6
Brandon Bass, DAL - 15.6