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December 2, 2008 7:14:49 AM CST



Paul Shines in Playoff Debut as Hornets Win

Posted Apr 20, 08 12:46 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – So much for playoff experience. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game last night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. David West also  scored 23 points to help New Orleans storm back from a 12-point halftime deficit and win going away.

Dirk Nowitzki had his way with New Orleans early and finished with 31 points, but scored only four during Dallas' fourth-quarter collapse. Josh Howard added 17 points for the Mavericks, a team that hasn't missed the playoffs in eight seasons and was in the finals two years ago. All-Star point guard Jason Kidd finished with 11 points and nine assists.

Source Associated Press

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New Orleans Hornets forward David West (30) and Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2) reach for a loose ball.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Hornets forward David West, right, and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki are separated by official Dick Bavetta. The Hornets won 104-92.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd (2), Josh Howard (5) and Brandon Bass (32) are please with their work against the New Orleans Hornets.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul goes up for a shot in the second half of game 1 of their NBA play-off basketball series with the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans. Hornets won 104-92.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, goes to the basket in first half action as New Orleans Hornets guard Morris Peterson (9) and Tyson Chandler (6) look on.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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