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GAME 1: MAVERICKS 92 @ HORNETS 104 FINAL
- Sat, 4/19
- MAVERICKS 92
- HORNETS 104
- Box Score
- Play By Play
- D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 31
- AST: 0
- REB: 10
- C. Paul
- PTS: 35
- AST: 10
- REB: 3
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GAME 2: MAVERICKS 103 @ HORNETS 127 FINAL
- Tue, 4/22
- MAVERICKS 103
- HORNETS 127
- Box Score
- Play By Play
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- D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 27
- AST: 5
- REB: 5
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- C. Paul
- PTS: 32
- AST: 17
- REB: 5
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GAME 3: HORNETS 87 @ MAVERICKS 97 FINAL
- Fri, 4/25
- HORNETS 87
- MAVERICKS 97
- Box Score
- Play By Play
- J. Pargo
- PTS: 30
- AST: 2
- REB: 1
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- D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 32
- AST: 6
- REB: 19
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GAME 4: HORNETS 97 @ MAVERICKS 84 FINAL
- Sun, 4/27
- HORNETS 97
- MAVERICKS 84
- Box Score
- Play By Play
- D. West
- PTS: 24
- AST: 2
- REB: 9
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- D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 22
- AST: 3
- REB: 13
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GAME 5: MAVERICKS 94 @ HORNETS 99 FINAL
- Tue, 4/29
- MAVERICKS 94
- HORNETS 99
- Box Score
- Play By Play
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- D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 22
- AST: 6
- REB: 13
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- D. West
- PTS: 25
- AST: 4
- REB: 7
Party Goes On
Party Goes On
Another year, another playoff meltdown for the Mavs. Meanwhile, the Hornets' buzz around New Orleans is growing after a 99-94 win Tuesday wrapped up a first-round victory. Story
Associated Press
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ESPN.com Research Notes
These two teams have never previously met in the postseason.
Chris Paul averaged 26.5 points and nine assists per game against the Mavericks this season. New Orleans was 2-2 against Dallas.
In the 2006 NBA playoffs, 16 games were decided by two points or fewer, setting a record.
In the four games against the Hornets this season, Jason Terry led the Mavericks in scoring, averaging 22 points per game.
Content Archive
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- Rookie Watch: Top 10 rookies in 2007-08
- Daily Dime: Mavericks win playoff preview against Hornets
- ESPN.com's picks: Most Improved Player
- ESPN.com's picks: Sixth Man of the Year
- ESPN.com's picks: Coach of the Year
- ESPN.com picks: Defensive Player of the Year
- ESPN.com picks: 2007-08 Rookie of the Year
- Expert picks: NBA award winners for 2007-08
- Hollinger: All-Defense teams
- Adande: Karl brings new perspective to coaching
- Lakers earn top seed in West
- Stein Line's Season-Ending Award Ballots
- Adande: Byron Scott's case for Coach of the Year
- Chris Sheridan: KG has had an MVP year
AccuScore Projections
Player Matchups
| MAVERICKS | HORNETS | |
 J. KiddPoints: 10.8 Rebounds: 7.5 Assists: 10.1 | PG | C. Paul Points: 21.1 Rebounds: 4.0 Assists: 11.6 |
 J. TerryPoints: 15.5 Rebounds: 2.5 Assists: 3.2 | SG |  M. PetersonPoints: 8.0 Rebounds: 2.7 Assists: 0.9 |
 J. HowardPoints: 19.9 Rebounds: 7.0 Assists: 2.2 | SF |  P. StojakovicPoints: 16.4 Rebounds: 4.3 Assists: 1.2 |
| D. Nowitzki Points: 23.6 Rebounds: 8.6 Assists: 3.5 | PF | D. West Points: 20.6 Rebounds: 8.9 Assists: 2.3 |
 E. DampierPoints: 6.1 Rebounds: 7.5 Assists: 0.9 | C |  T. ChandlerPoints: 11.8 Rebounds: 11.7 Assists: 1.0 |
Season Series
| Series tied 2-2 | ||
| Dec 1, 2007 | @NO 112, DAL 108 | Recap | Box Score |
| Dec 14, 2007 | @DAL 89, NO 80 | Recap | Box Score |
| Feb 20, 2008 | @NO 104, DAL 93 | Recap | Box Score |
| Apr 16, 2008 | @DAL 111, NO 98 | Recap | Box Score |
Injury Report
DALLAS MAVERICKS
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Josh Howard - SF - Nov 25
Howard (ankle) has been working with athletic trainer Casey Smith, rehabbing his left ankle prior to each game, the Dallas Morning News reports. Quinton Ross - SF - Nov 25 Ross (back soreness) did not travel with the team to Houston for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, the Associated Press reports. Shawn Marion - F - Nov 25 Marion (ankle) is questionable for Dallas' Wednesday match up against Houston, the Dallas Morning News reports. Quinton Ross - SF - Nov 25 Ross (back) sat out the second half of Dallas' loss to Golden State with a sore lower back, the Dallas Morning News reports. |
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS
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Chris Paul - PG - Nov 24
Paul (ankle) has removed his walking boot but is still two or three weeks from a return, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo!. Chris Paul - PG - Nov 24 Paul (ankle) is making progress in his rehab, but there's still no timetable for his return to action, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. |
Playoff History
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| Championships: 0 | Championships: 0 |
| Last Championship: N/A | Last Championship: N/A |
| Last Season: Lost in Western Conference first round |
Last Season: Did not qualify |
