New Orleans are ahead in the Western Conference First Round 1-0, coming out on top 117-114 in a terrific game. Said coach Bob after the game, "It's one of those games that you almost hate to see anyone lose. Both teams left it all out there, and I didn't want to see it finish. But in the end, we made a couple more big plays in overtime, and that made the difference."

New Orleans was led by Howie (36 points, a block), Fletcher (17 points, 10 boards, 2 assists), Taylor (14 points, a block). Dallas was led by Kay (48 points, 8 boards, 2 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Meyers (7 points, 13 assists, a steal, a block), Meyers (19 points, 8 boards, 3 assists, a block).

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