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The Spurs are down 0-2 in a best-of-seven series for the first time since 2001. How did the Hornets do it? (AP Images)

Those who watched Game 1 and 2 of the San Antonio/New Orleans series witnessed something rare: the Spurs dominated by a younger, quicker and surprisingly smarter team – the Hornets.

Of course, no series is over until the victory confetti drops but the Hornets have dismantled the Spurs in games 1 and 2 by 19 and 18 points respectively, putting them down 0-2 for the first time since 2001. That year they were swept by the "threepeating" Laker dynasty.

So what in the name of boring, fundamental basketball are the Hornets doing to one of the best dynasties in NBA history? We take a closer look.

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