Hornets Sting Mavericks In Game Two

KaAa-BoOoM!... That's the sound of the Dallas Mavericks getting blown out in game 2 versus the Hornets. After a 12 point loss in game one we expected to see a much competitive game two. The Mavs found themselves in a whole trailing by 10 points at the end of the 1st quarter and 16 points heading into half time. It was a game completely dominated by the Hornets having won every quarter in points scored. The final result, a 24 point victory by New Orleans and 2-0 lead in the best of 7 series.

NBA MVP candidate Chris Paul was unstoppable once again scoring 32 points and a franchise record 17 assists, previously owned by Mugsy Bougues (15). David West contributed 27 points of his own and 5 assists. On the other end we had Dirk with his typical 27 point game. Overall the Hornets had six of their players scoring in double figures compared to Dallas' four.

Wasn't the acquisition of Jason Kidd suppose to make the Mavs a playoff threat?... Well so far it hasn't given Dallas the results they anticipated. Kidd is averaging 9 points and 8.5 assists in comparison to Paul's 33.5 points and 13.5 in the first two games. If Paul continues to dominate games the way he is, there is no question who the winner of this series will be.

The Mavericks head home for game 3 on Friday with the tough task of stopping CP3.