Live Blog: Hornets vs. Mavs (Game 2)(04/22/2008) 
6:25
Dave Gladow: 
Well, wee off to a bit of a late start tonight, but the Saints kept me -- too much draft info to disect this time of year!

Glad to see the Hornets are off to a good start tonight however ... and so are the fans!   Dirk Nowitzki just fell down on a phantom foul at the three-point line, making everyone in here boo him even more than they had last game.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:25 Dave Gladow
6:26
Dave Gladow: 
Of course, my girlfriend dubbed him a "Deutsch-bag" after that game, and it may be a moniker that sticks.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:26 Dave Gladow
6:27
Dave Gladow: 
Peja with the 3 and the fans go bonkers!   27-19 Hornets with 2:52 left in the first!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:27 Dave Gladow
6:29
[Comment From John FinneyJohn Finney: ] 
Looks like the traps are failing terribly for the mavs so far.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:29 John Finney
6:31
Dave Gladow: 
Paul with seven assists so far ... he's definitely finding the open man!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:31 Dave Gladow
6:33
Dave Gladow: 
Man, three buzzer beaters to end the first!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:33 Dave Gladow
6:34
Dave Gladow: 
Pargo with a 3, Dallas answers with its own 3, then Paul beats everyone downcourt for a running jumper to end the quarter.

End of 1st:   Hornets 39, Mavs 29.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:34 Dave Gladow
6:38
Dave Gladow: 
Paul is having his way ... the Dallas defense looks dejected ... and helpless.   I wonder if they feel like they've blown their chance at stealing one already.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:38 Dave Gladow
6:41
Dave Gladow: 
They remind me of myself playing college intramurals ... the game was always over shortly after tipoff, and not in a good way.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:41 Dave Gladow
6:41
Dave Gladow: 
Paul checked out of the game with 6 points and 8 assists -- Noice!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:41 Dave Gladow
6:42
Dave Gladow: 
Nice move by Wells on the steal, then did a great job of creating contact in the lane.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:42 Dave Gladow
6:42
Dave Gladow: 
I just wish his free throw shooting was better...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:42 Dave Gladow
6:44
Dave Gladow: 
If I'm Dallas, I trap everyone NOT named Chris Paul.   Bonzi just turned it over after a little presure along the baseline.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:44 Dave Gladow
6:46
Dave Gladow: 
Major factor in Game 1: lack of scoring from Jason Terry.   He's got 3 so far tonight -- if the Hornets can keep him from going off they'll be much better off.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:46 Dave Gladow
6:48
Dave Gladow: 

Hornets 42, Mavs 31, 8:13 left.

Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:48 Dave Gladow
6:48
[Comment From JohnJohn: ] 
I'm in class, Dave, and I can't watch the game! How's TC looking so far, and is he staying out of foul trouble?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:48 John
6:48
Dave Gladow: 
TC has a patented jam or two off the alley oop and 8 points so far.   No fouls. :)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:48 Dave Gladow
6:49
Dave Gladow: 
West has two, and Howard and Dampier have two each for Dallas.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:49 Dave Gladow
6:50
Dave Gladow: 
Glad you stopped by John!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:50 Dave Gladow
6:52
What's the worst?
Stuck in class during game
 ( 36% )
Nowitzki's acting
 ( 36% )
Kidd's defense
 ( 0% )
The Heat
 ( 27% )

Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:52 
6:59
Dave Gladow: 
Kidd cannot stay with Paul.   We all know this.   Why does Dallas keep leaving him out there on him?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:59 Dave Gladow
6:59
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
score?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:59 Guest
6:59
Dave Gladow: 
3:23 left in the second, Hornets lead 54-42.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 6:59 Dave Gladow
7:01
Dave Gladow: 
Peja cans a 3 -- he now leads all scorers with 14 points.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:01 Dave Gladow
7:01
Dave Gladow: 
57-45, 2:20 left.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:01 Dave Gladow
7:02
[Comment From John FinneyJohn Finney: ] 
Just gotta maintain the momentum into the 2nd half.... No runs for the mavs...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:02 John Finney
7:03
Dave Gladow: 
Agreed.   You've got to love the position the Hornets are in, but if they start getting sloppy the lead can vanish in a hurry.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:03 Dave Gladow
7:04
[Comment From John FinneyJohn Finney: ] 
Case and point are the Mavs on Saturday.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:04 John Finney
7:05
Dave Gladow: 
Chandler now has two fouls, which isn't especially troubling, but could be down the road.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:05 Dave Gladow
7:06
Dave Gladow: 
Once again, Nowitzkie is making his living at the line.   He's up to 16 points now.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:06 Dave Gladow
7:06
[Comment From AdamAdam: ] 
Does anybody else think Dirk travels a lot?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:06 Adam
7:06
Dave Gladow: 
Not any more than just about any other NBA player ... truthfully, they're all travelling.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:06 Dave Gladow
7:07
Dave Gladow: 
Watch closely, and you'll see lots of guys shuffle their feet prior to a dribble drive.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:07 Dave Gladow
7:07
Dave Gladow: 
(His is rather obvious about it, however.)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:07 Dave Gladow
7:09
Dave Gladow: 
65-51....
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:09 Dave Gladow
7:09
Dave Gladow: 
and West is fouled.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:09 Dave Gladow
7:11
Dave Gladow: 
West hits both, then the Mavs miss at the buzzer.

Halftime score:   Hornets 67, Mavs 51
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:11 Dave Gladow
7:13
Dave Gladow: 
Gotta love the way New Orleans is just stepping on Dallas' throat, but I think the Mavs' lack of focus and effort is rather apparent in this one.   They look very content to go back to Dallas down 0-2.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:13 Dave Gladow
7:18
[Comment From JohnJohn: ] 
Still here, Dave, not paying attention in class! CP with a double double in the first half, it seems like he's doing just about anything he wants out there.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:18 John
7:18
[Comment From JCJC: ] 
CP3 with 14 and 10 in a half. How overrated does the inexperience in the playoffs seem right now?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:18 JC
7:20
Dave Gladow: 
West with 18 at the half.

Pargo and Bonzi with two steals apiece ... nice to see them bring hustle on defense.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:20 Dave Gladow
7:21
Dave Gladow: 
Hornets shooting a blistering 61.5 percent -- there's not a team in the league that can keep up with New Orleans when shooting like that.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:21 Dave Gladow
7:21
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
my hornets is a fool
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:21 chefneworleans
7:23
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
its 2:20 am in serbia but still I got to support Hornets!!!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:23 Petar Djoincevic
7:24
Dave Gladow: 
Welcome aboard Petar!   The Hornets are looking good.

Hornets outscoring Mavs 17-4 on the break.   Kerazy!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:24 Dave Gladow
7:24
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
petar thank u
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:24 chefneworleans
7:24
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
How loud is the home crowd, Dave?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:24 Mark
7:25
Dave Gladow: 
Not nearly as nuts as it was in the second half last game, but it's been good.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:25 Dave Gladow
7:26
Dave Gladow: 

Still a few empties in the rafters, which is disappointing, but it's hard to blame folks for not wanting to go through scalpers for those seats.

Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:26 Dave Gladow
7:26
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
how long till the 3rd quarter starts?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:26 joe USA
7:26
Dave Gladow: 
3 minute warning....
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:26 Dave Gladow
7:28
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
when is the nexy time they play down here
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:28 chefneworleans
7:28
Dave Gladow: 
April 28, a week from tonight  -- here's a useful link:   http://stats.nola.com/nba/playoffs.asp
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:28 Dave Gladow
7:29
Dave Gladow: 
sorry 29th -- typo
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:29 Dave Gladow
7:30
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
how much the tickets
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:30 chefneworleans
7:31
Dave Gladow: 
That definitely depends on location, as you well know.   Some friends of my fiance' had tix that cost them $40 apiece in the upper ring.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:31 Dave Gladow
7:32
Dave Gladow: 
Scalped, well, you know how that goes.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:32 Dave Gladow
7:32
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
what the cheap's
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:32 chefneworleans
7:33
Dave Gladow: 
probably double what you'd pay in the regular season, but not sure about that -- you might want to nose around some.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:33 Dave Gladow
7:33
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
so peja made few 3 so far ha:) that's how we do from around here hehe
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:33 Petar Djoincevic
7:34
Dave Gladow: 
Three of four -- nice percentage, and he looked very confident and comfortable shooting them.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:34 Dave Gladow
7:35
Dave Gladow: 
Dirk seems to get an awful lot of foul calls....
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:35 Dave Gladow
7:36
Dave Gladow: 
And one!   CP3 is AMAZING.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:36 Dave Gladow
7:37
[Comment From George BushGeorge Bush: ] 
Do ya think anybody will recognize me with this hat on?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:37 George Bush
7:38
Dave Gladow: 
I'm not sure it matters ... didn't see much in the way of protests the last two days...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:38 Dave Gladow
7:39
Dave Gladow: 
Petar, your guy just hit  two big ones!   Back-to-back three-pointers!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:39 Dave Gladow
7:39
Dave Gladow: 
Hornets up 80-58 with 7:47 left in the third.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:39 Dave Gladow
7:40
Dave Gladow: 
Crowd loves it.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:40 Dave Gladow
7:41
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
hehe! it's always good when he gets hot :)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:41 Petar Djoincevic
7:41
Who is the game MVP?
Peja
 ( 17% )
CP3
 ( 58% )
West
 ( 17% )
Chandler
 ( 8% )

Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:41 
7:42
Dave Gladow: 
Might be presumptuous ... but who is the game MVP at this point?   I think it almost has to be Paul, but it's hard to argue with West or Peja.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:42 Dave Gladow
7:43
Dave Gladow: 
83-60 thanks to a Mo-Pete 3
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:43 Dave Gladow
7:44
Dave Gladow: 
Good hustle ... Chandler turns it over and gets back to foul and prevent the layup.   I like it when guys take mistakes personally and hustle as a result.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:44 Dave Gladow
7:44
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
who the mvp of nba cp3
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:44 chefneworleans
7:45
[Comment From John FinneyJohn Finney: ] 
3's all over the damn place....
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:45 John Finney
7:45
Dave Gladow: 
Then again, now Chandler is up to five.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:45 Dave Gladow
7:46
Dave Gladow: 
He's going to have to sit -- good thing the team is up 22.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:46 Dave Gladow
7:46
Dave Gladow: 
Mo-Pete is hot.   I love it.   When he Peja are draining 'em, the Hornets are basically unstoppable.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:46 Dave Gladow
7:46
[Comment From JamesJames: ] 
WOW!!! What a night...Hornets are kicking butt here and Hillary is kicking butt in Penn.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:46 James
7:48
Dave Gladow: 
90-66 ... they're running them out of the Arena!!!!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:48 Dave Gladow
7:51
Dave Gladow: 
Gotta keep playing "D" -- Mavs have cut it to 90-71.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:51 Dave Gladow
7:51
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
I'm unable to watch tonight. Are the Hornets on fire of is Dallas flat? Combination of both?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:51 Danny D
7:52
Dave Gladow: 
Combination of both.   Peja and Mo-Pete are on fire, but the Mavs just don't seem to have enough energy ... especially on defense.   They're letting CP3 dictate the game.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:52 Dave Gladow
7:53
Dave Gladow: 
Doubles are late, rotations are slow ... lack of hustle for loose balls, sloppy passing.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:53 Dave Gladow
7:54
Dave Gladow: 
They're definitely helping the cause -- but like I said before, when the Hornets are shooting like this, NO ONE can beat them.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:54 Dave Gladow
7:54
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
:cheer:
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:54 Oates
7:56
Dave Gladow: 
CP3 has eyes in the back of his head -- how else to explain his cross-court pass on the break to find an open Peja for a huge 3-pointer?   He is absolutely unbelievable.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:56 Dave Gladow
7:56
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
Peja is on fire!!!!!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:56 Oates
7:56
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Mr. G, what's the score? Please
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:56 Danny D
7:56
Dave Gladow: 
59. 3 left in the third, Hornets up 97-72.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:56 Dave Gladow
7:57
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
:)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:57 Petar Djoincevic
7:57
Dave Gladow: 
Do New Orleans fans realize how lucky they are to have a player this caliber in their city playing ball?   Seriously.   He is the best player in the NBA.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:57 Dave Gladow
7:58
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
he is the best sports player in New Orleans sports history. I don't care what anyone says
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:58 Oates
7:58
Dave Gladow: 
THAT would be a great debate!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:58 Dave Gladow
7:59
Dave Gladow: 
I need to bring that up in Friday's chat. :)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:59 Dave Gladow
7:59
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
I think the realizations are beginning. Even female coworkers are into CP
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:59 Danny D
7:59
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
who is/was better?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 7:59 Oates
8:00
Dave Gladow: 
Archie will always get a ton of votes.   Maravich.   Sam Mills.... there are some choices at least.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:00 Dave Gladow
8:00
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
Why did we get rid of Bass?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:00 Oates
8:00
Dave Gladow: 
That guy is killing us.   Good thing he's the only one.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:00 Dave Gladow
8:00
[Comment From JamesJames: ] 
hmmm...what about the Cajun Cannon....or Pistol Pete....or Terry Bradshawq
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:00 James
8:01
Dave Gladow: 
End of third quarter:   Hornets 99, Mavs 79.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:01 Dave Gladow
8:01
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
Bradshaw never played in new orleans and bringing up Hebert is a joke
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:01 Oates
8:02
Dave Gladow: 
I'd take Brees over Hebert every day of the week.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:02 Dave Gladow
8:02
Dave Gladow: 
Hebert wasn't bad though.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:02 Dave Gladow
8:02
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
Did they announce the attendance?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:02 Oates
8:03
Dave Gladow: 
I didn't catch it if they did.   I'll keep an eye out for it...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:03 Dave Gladow
8:03
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
I think CP is everything we thought Reggie would be
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:03 Danny D
8:03
Dave Gladow: 
GREAT point.   I like that statement a lot.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:03 Dave Gladow
8:04
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
that mess up
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:04 chefneworleans
8:04
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
but it true
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:04 chefneworleans
8:04
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
:bigbow: to Danny D. That is spot on
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:04 Oates
8:04
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
i think we should put reggie at cb
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:04 chefneworleans
8:05
Dave Gladow: 
LOL
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:05 Dave Gladow
8:05
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
u need cb bad
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:05 chefneworleans
8:05
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
TNT just switched to the Magic game. What the hell?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:05 Oates
8:06
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
Hey, they're not going to switch games!!!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:06 Jon
8:06
Dave Gladow: 
Well, stay tuned here and I'll try to keep you up to speed. :)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:06 Dave Gladow
8:06
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
This was fun guys. Nancy Grace is over. Wife just gave me the remote. What no game now
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:06 Danny D
8:06
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
we need to sue then
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:06 chefneworleans
8:07
Dave Gladow: 
Lead is down to 16 ... odd time to switch contests.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:07 Dave Gladow
8:07
Dave Gladow: 
Dallas showing some fire and energy on defense.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:07 Dave Gladow
8:07
Dave Gladow: 
10:33 left, Dallas ball.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:07 Dave Gladow
8:08
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Should we worry about a 16 point lead?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:08 Danny D
8:09
Dave Gladow: 
No.   Turnover, CP3 bucket.

Magic number for the Hornets -- Peja, West and Paul have all scored 20 in this one.   I don't think they can realistically lose when that happens, barring something weird happening.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:09 Dave Gladow
8:09
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
they got nothing to loose now...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:09 Petar Djoincevic
8:09
Dave Gladow: 
Trading baskets now -- we can live with that.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:09 Dave Gladow
8:10
[Comment From chefneworleanschefneworleans: ] 
yes
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:10 chefneworleans
8:10
[Comment From What ChrisWhat Chris: ] 
wow danny d, thats bad man
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:10 What Chris
8:11
Dave Gladow: 
I know Dirk gets banged around a lot, but he sure does get a lot of star treatment with all the foul calls.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:11 Dave Gladow
8:11
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
score?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:11 Jon
8:11
Dave Gladow: 
Hornets up 105-86 with 8:43 left.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:11 Dave Gladow
8:12
Is Chris Paul the league MVP?
Yes.
 ( 43% )
No.
 ( 0% )
Maybe.
 ( 0% )
Do you even have to ask?
 ( 57% )

Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:12 
8:12
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
TNT is ridiculous
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:12 Oates
8:13
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Jim Rome took Dirk's side on ESPN too.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:13 Danny D
8:13
[Comment From Who Dat ChrisWho Dat Chris: ] 
this sucks. we`re so good they take us off of tv
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:13 Who Dat Chris
8:13
[Comment From Who Dat ChrisWho Dat Chris: ] 
i`ve always hated tnt
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:13 Who Dat Chris
8:13
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
dirk had 15 free throws so far?!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:13 Petar Djoincevic
8:13
[Comment From Who Dat ChrisWho Dat Chris: ] 
and i`ve always hated jim rome as well
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:13 Who Dat Chris
8:13
Dave Gladow: 
:-)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:13 Dave Gladow
8:14
Dave Gladow: 
Is the other game at least a good one?   I would hope that it is...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:14 Dave Gladow
8:14
[Comment From Who Dat ChrisWho Dat Chris: ] 
kinda
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:14 Who Dat Chris
8:14
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
ok, are you ready to call this in the bag?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:14 joe USA
8:14
Dave Gladow: 
Yes.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:14 Dave Gladow
8:15
Dave Gladow: 
It would take a meltdown to lose this.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:15 Dave Gladow
8:15
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
you projection for the final score?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:15 joe USA
8:15
Dave Gladow: 
122-108 or thereabouts?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:15 Dave Gladow
8:16
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
I say, Hornets 120, Mavs 99
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:16 joe USA
8:16
[Comment From Who Dat ChrisWho Dat Chris: ] 
tnt`s broadcasters suck
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:16 Who Dat Chris
8:16
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Isn't there a stat about Hornets victories when scoring over 100?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:16 Danny D
8:16
Dave Gladow: 
That's a good question ... that's not one I'm familiar with, but I'm sure their record is ridiculous when scoring 100.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:16 Dave Gladow
8:17
Dave Gladow: 
I can check for ya, but it would take a min.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:17 Dave Gladow
8:17
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Can we tale a game in Dallas?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:17 Danny D
8:17
[Comment From Who Dat ChrisWho Dat Chris: ] 
no we weren`t away, tnt was away
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:17 Who Dat Chris
8:17
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
you think the Mavs are going to close the gap that much? Oh ye of little ballin' faith ;-)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:17 joe USA
8:18
Dave Gladow: 
They're scoring every trip, and they're doing it quickly.

Just a guess.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:18 Dave Gladow
8:18
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
No worries. thanks anyway
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:18 Danny D
8:18
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
C'mon, hornets, shut 'em down!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:18 joe USA
8:18
Dave Gladow: 
Hornets lead 112-91 with 5:40 left.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:18 Dave Gladow
8:19
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
how is peja doing on d? is he guarding howard?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:19 Petar Djoincevic
8:19
Dave Gladow: 
He's doing fine.   He's never going to dominate, but he's doing what he needs to do.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:19 Dave Gladow
8:19
Dave Gladow: 
Just pester and keep him from getting comfortable.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:19 Dave Gladow
8:20
Dave Gladow: 
Yeah, it looks like my score prediction was a little off ... Hornets have pushed it back out to 20 with 4:56 left.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:20 Dave Gladow
8:20
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Mr. G, can we take a game from them in Dallas?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:20 Danny D
8:22
Dave Gladow: 
Sorry, lost that one in the shuffle.

Absolutely the Hornets can take one in Dallas.   I'm not ready to call for a sweep, but Dallas just can't match up with this team over 7 games.   Homecourt will be tough to overcome for the Hornets, but they're simply the better team, so yes, they can take one.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:22 Dave Gladow
8:22
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
17,885 for the crowd
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:22 Oates
8:22
Dave Gladow: 
Thanks Oates!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:22 Dave Gladow
8:22
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
ok, the Mavs might get to 110, but then it will be Hornets 132
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:22 joe USA
8:22
Dave Gladow: 
:-)
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:22 Dave Gladow
8:23
[Comment From bmwtsubmwtsu: ] 
It's official, CP3 is the nearest thing to PM7 we will ever see
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:23 bmwtsu
8:23
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
Good job New Orleans!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:23 Oates
8:23
Dave Gladow: 
Some would say he's better than Maravich already ...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:23 Dave Gladow
8:23
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Is Chris Paul basketball Jesus or what?
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:23 Jeff
8:24
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
Pistol meet meets Popgun Paul
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:24 joe USA
8:24
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
He is at least an apostle
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:24 Danny D
8:24
Dave Gladow: 
LOL
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:24 Dave Gladow
8:25
Dave Gladow: 
CP3 with the assist to Wells under the hoop -- crowd gets intensely LOUD.   Hornets now up 122-97 with 3:41 to go.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:25 Dave Gladow
8:26
[Comment From OatesOates: ] 
amazing!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:26 Oates
8:26
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Hell to the YES
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:26 Danny D
8:26
[Comment From Petar DjoincevicPetar Djoincevic: ] 
gonna go to bed 2-0
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:26 Petar Djoincevic
8:27
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
Proves my point. Divinity makes passes like that.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:27 Jeff
8:27
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
I'm increasing my Hornets projection to 133. Mavs somewhere back in the dust...haha!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:27 joe USA
8:28
Dave Gladow: 
Yeah, I really short-changed them there, lol.   Gotta think they can at least hit 130 now.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:28 Dave Gladow
8:31
Dave Gladow: 
Hornets are 43-3 when scoring 100 this year.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:31 Dave Gladow
8:31
[Comment From JamesJames: ] 
Hey Dave...I dont know if you would have to get back to me on this one but what was the Hornets biggest win point wise
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:31 James
8:33
Dave Gladow: 
122-90 over the TimberWolves, if I remember correctly.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:33 Dave Gladow
8:33
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Thanks Dave. I knew it was a significant stat.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:33 Danny D
8:33
Dave Gladow: 
Sure thing!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:33 Dave Gladow
8:34
Dave Gladow: 
Closing it out now...
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:34 Dave Gladow
8:34
[Comment From JamesJames: ] 
cool thanks
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:34 James
8:35
Dave Gladow: 
Final seconds ...

And we're done.   Hornets win again to go up 2-0 in the series!

Final score:   Hornets 127, Mavs 103.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:35 Dave Gladow
8:35
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
The Arena must be an electric environment by now
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:35 Danny D
8:36
Dave Gladow: 

It sure is.   The fans are getting it done in a big way right now.   Props to them.   They stank it up for several months there, but they are onboard and fired up now ... and a major asset for the team.

Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:36 Dave Gladow
8:37
Dave Gladow: 
Paul was, of course,  phenomenal:   32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists.
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:37 Dave Gladow
8:38
[Comment From joe USAjoe USA: ] 
CUBAN wll be shredding his CUBAN CIGAR and stomping his feet inf frustration! Haha! Check how his blog, http://www.blogmaverick.com is totally silent on the Mav's woes!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:38 joe USA
8:38
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Nice Job Dave Gladow,
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:38 Danny D
8:40
[Comment From Danny DDanny D: ] 
Yeah Joe LOL
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:40 Danny D
8:40
Dave Gladow: 
Thanks Danny -- it was good to have you onboard.   Thanks to everyone for stopping by!   Tomorrow  NOLA.com has  the Saints beat writers at noon, then myself and Jude Young will be chatting with the fans Friday at noon.   Hope to see you there!

In the meantime, go Hornets!
Tuesday April 22, 2008 8:40 Dave Gladow
8:40
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