(April 22, 2008)--Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, leading New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks that gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 27 points in the loss.

Game three in the best-of-seven series will be at 7:00 p.m. at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.