Brian Gabrielle

Hornets at Mavericks
Pick: Hornets +7

After beating the Mavs in 5 during last springs NBA playoffs, the Hornets continued their dominance over Dallas by winning the first two games of the season series this season.I'll expect that success to continue during this home and home stand with the Mavs - virtually a playoff series for the right to NOT PLAY the Lakers in the opening round.

New Orleans 99, Dallas 98