NEW ORLEANS — The Western Conference playoffs were supposed to be a brutal test for a young New Orleans Hornets squad with little postseason experience.

Of their first seven playoff games, the Hornets have now won six — five by double digits.

"I am proud of way our team has played," Hornets coach Byron Scott said. "We've had a heck of season. We've still got a lot of people out there that doubt us. I think that's what fuels these guys. We've been proving people wrong all season."

With flashy dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Chris Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the Hornets to a 102-84 victory over San Antonio on Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series.

After scoring a career playoff-high 30 points in the series opener, the Hornets' David West was held to 10 points on 2-of-11 shooting, but remained active under the basket with 10 rebounds.

Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, three coming on a disputed shot at the end of the third quarter, and Detroit took a 2-0 series lead over Orlando.Rasheed Wallace and Tayshaun Prince scored 17 points apiece, and Prince added 10 rebounds and five assists. Game 3 in the best-of-seven series is Wednesday.