NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games

Hornets 127, Mavericks 103

NEW ORLEANS — First the brilliant playoff debut, then the encore. Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, helping New Orleans gain a 2-0 lead in its first-round series. David West scored 27 points and Peja Stojakovic 22 for New Orleans, which took a double-digit lead in the second quarter, led by as much as 25 in the third period and never looked back. Tyson Chandler had his second double-double of the series with 10 points and 11 rebounds, despite playing with foul trouble. Morris Peterson added 12 points and reserve guard Jannero Pargo had 10 for New Orleans, which was 10-of-18 on 3-pointers, with Stojakovic hitting 5-of-7. Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 27 points.

Magic 104, Raptors 103

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Magic gained a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds for Toronto, but missed a 19-footer with 1.9 seconds left that could have won the game. Jason Kapono scored 20 points, Jose Calderon had 18 and Carlos Delfino added 16 for the Raptors.

Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis each scored 18 for Orlando.

Associated Press