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GAME 1: MAVERICKS 92 @ PELICANS 104 FINAL
- Sat, 4/19
- MAVERICKS 92
- PELICANS 104
- Box Score
- D. Nowitzki
- PTS: 31
- AST: 0
- REB: 10
- C. Paul
- PTS: 35
- AST: 10
- REB: 3
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GAME 2: MAVERICKS 103 @ PELICANS 127 FINAL
- Tue, 4/22
- MAVERICKS 103
- PELICANS 127
- Box Score
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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: PELICANS 87 @ MAVERICKS 97 FINAL
- Fri, 4/25
- PELICANS 87
- MAVERICKS 97
- Box Score
- 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: PELICANS 97 @ MAVERICKS 84 FINAL
- Sun, 4/27
- PELICANS 97
- MAVERICKS 84
- Box Score
- 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 @ PELICANS 99 FINAL
- Tue, 4/29
- MAVERICKS 94
- PELICANS 99
- Box Score
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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
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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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- Kreidler: 48 wins not enough for Warriors
- 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 | PELICANS | |
 J. KiddPoints: 10.8 Rebounds: 7.5 Assists: 10.1 | PG |  C. PaulPoints: 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. NowitzkiPoints: 23.6 Rebounds: 8.6 Assists: 3.5 | PF |  D. WestPoints: 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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No recent injuries |
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
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No recent injuries |
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 |
