For Dallas Mavericks' Johnson, return to New Orleans is strictly business

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Concerns for the Hornets ahead of Game 1
Published 4/19/2008 at Hornets247.com Blog
... intensity and focus for an entire 48-minute ballgame. Is the gas running low? Relying too heavily on Chris Paul - While i don't think the Mavs will be able to consistently limit CP like they did on Wednesday, that game reminded everyone just how much we rely on the kid. If he gets locked down, hurt or fatigued, this series could turn ugly fast. Inexperience - Just kidding. I'm still not buying this one, no matter what Mario Elie says. My apologies if all this comes across as a little too ...

Mavs-Hornets Game 1
Published 4/19/2008 at MavsCentral.com
... Push Bench - Advantage: Mavericks Random Unintentional Humor Bench Player - JJ Barea vs. Chris Andersen - Advantage: Hornets Final Verdict: Mavericks in seven games. Getting To Know The Hornets: Hornets247.com Mavs.com: Feeling no pressure Mavs.com: What’s the point? Kidd vs. Paul Kevin Sherrington: Seeds of doubt aside, Dallas Mavericks have reasons to believe Eddie Sefko: Pressure is on Kidd to deliver in playoffs for Dallas Mavericks Eddie Sekfo: For Dallas Mavericks' Johnson, return to New Orleans is strictly business David Moore: ...

Game One Link Roundup
Published 4/19/2008 by Wes Cox at Mavs Moneyball: Front Page Posts
... Henry Abbott at True Hoop assembled some statisticians to make predictions for NBA postseason.  All but one have the Hornets advancing. --------------------- David Moore writes about Chris Paul, comparing him to a young Isiah Thomas. Comparing someone to Thomas is almost an insult these days. ----------------------- Joe Garza with short 'advantage goes to' preview. ----------------------- Mario Elie thinks playoff experience matters. "The good thing ...

Hornets-Mavericks: Saturday news wrap
Published 4/19/2008 at Hornets247.com Blog
... pick the Mavs to win the series in six games. Combined reasoning... Thorpe: Teams that have suffered real heartache in the postseason either fold or strengthen. Dallas responded to its Finals loss with a 67-win season, then died in Oakland. Now the Mavs are back, and I sense that they are stronger. Moreau: The Mavericks have more veterans, more experience, more weapons and have endured more pain. Mavs assistant coach Mario Elie is counting on that wonderful thing called experience to see Dallas through... ...