Well, the Hornets don't own a double-digit lead as Mr. Cody thought they might. But no worries. The score isn't as close as it seems.

New Orleans is really dominating, and has from the outset.

The Hornets have 12 rebounds to Dallas' 8; the Hornets have 0 turnovers to Dallas' 2; the Hornets are sharing the ball, leading in assists 7-3; and more impressive, New Orleans has five free throws to zero for the Mavericks.

David West is 4-of-6 for 9 points and Chris Paul has 5 points and 7 assists.

Dirk Nowitzki, on the other hand, has only 2 points, and the basket was made at the 2:13 mark of the first.

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