Unfortunately, Dallas would have to beat the New Orleans Hornets, who are as cohesive as the Mavericks are confused, and the San Antonio-Phoenix winner.

• 不幸的，达拉斯人先得打败新奥尔良黄蜂队，他们的团结程度一如小牛的混乱，然后得打败圣安东尼奥和菲尼克斯中的胜者。