ESPN: Chat with Chad Ford

John (New Orleans): Who do you have winning the Hornets/Mavs series? Why?

SportsNation Chad Ford: Hornets in 7. One ... the Hornets have the best player on the floor in Paul. Two ... I think Paul will torch Jason Kidd every night. Three ... I think the Mavs confidence isn't high. For a seventh seed, all of the pressure is on them, not NO. With that said, it should be a great series. Dallas does have a chip on their shoulder. They do have Dirk. And maybe J Kidd has one last great push in him. Maybe. But I think New Orleans is under rated.