Two teams needing to rebound quickly from early playoff deficits take to the court on Friday night, when Dallas and Phoenix head home to take on New Orleans and San Antonio respectively.

Also on Friday night, Detroit and Philadelphia clash after splitting their first two games in the Motor City.

The Mavericks could be looking at another first-round playoff exit if they can’t find a way to beat the Hornets on Friday. Dallas fell behind 2-0 in their series after losing Game 2 on Tuesday by a score of 127-103 as a 3.5-point underdog.

Chris Paul continued his strong postseason play for New Orleans with 32 points and 17 assists, while David West delivered 27 points in the lopsided win.

Dirk Nowitzki provided a strong effort for Dallas with 27 points, while Jason Kidd floundered with seven points, four rebounds and eight assists. Back at home in the American Airlines Center, the Mavericks are listed as a 5-point favorite in Game 3 at .

The Suns could start setting if they drop Game 3 against San Antonio on Friday night. Phoenix is down 2-0 in the series after losing Game 2 102-96 as a 1.5-point underdog. Tony Parker exploded for 32 points for San Antonio, while Manu Ginobili delivered his usual strong shooting off the bench with 29 points.

Amare Stoudemire’s game-high 33 points weren’t enough for Phoenix, which also received 23 points and 10 assists from Steve Nash. The oddsmakers at also have renewed confidence in the Suns as they head home, setting them as a 7-point favorite in Game 3.

The Pistons awoke from the slumber that caused them to drop Game 1 of their series with Philadelphia and routed the 76ers 105-88 as a 10.5-point favorite on Wednesday night.

Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Rasheed Wallace, Tayshaun Prince and Antonio McDyess all poured in 16 points.

Louis Williams led the 76ers with 17 points and Andre Iguodala was held to only four points on 1-of-9 shooting. In Friday night’s rubber match, the Pistons are a 4-point road favorite at .