Sunday, March 4, 2012

New Orleans takes 2-0 lead against champions

NEW ORLEANS - The NBA Western Conference playoffs were supposedto be a brutal test for a young New Orleans Hornets squad withlittle postseason experience.

Of their first seven playoff games, the Hornets have now won six -five by double digits.

"I am proud of way our team has played," Hornets Coach ByronScott said. "We've had a heck of season. We've still got a lot ofpeople out there that doubt us. I think that's what fuels theseguys. We've been proving people wrong all season."

With flashy dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss,Chris Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the Hornets to a102-84 victory over San Antonio on Monday night and a 2-0 …

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