Scott Cody in Dallas writes:

Tyson just picked up his second foul on a play where the Mavs corraled three loose balls. The Hornets intensity to start the game is not there. 8:53 left in the 2nd and Hilton Armstrong is in. Foul trouble could be a BIG problem tonight. Both teams are cold from the floor and it's saving the Hornets. Dallas is missing alot of open looks.

Jason Terry just hit his first bucket. If he heats up, it could be a long night.

Peja just hit his... 15-7 mavs

Stackhouse just entered for the Mavs, he usually starts, Avery put Terry in his place to start the game.

21-14 Mavs with two minutes left... not bad considering the Hornets are shooting just 29.4 percent

The Dallas fans aren't too bad on David West or Tyson Chandler tonight. They are bellowing the boos when CP3 has the ball. Surprising after game one, when both Tyson and DWest roughed up Nowitzki.

23-16 end of 1st Quarter. Chris Paul has just two points. To be down by only 7 after shooting 26.3 percent is a positive, having your leading scorer with just five (Pargo) is a negative.

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