The Pelicans started a new NBA season last night by losing to Memphis 128 to 122. New Orleans led by 11 points at halftime but outscored 41-22 in the third quarter. If you’re looking for a bright spot, rookie Jeremiah Fears had 17 points on seven of ten shooting in his NBA debut. Coach Willie Green…
Cut 30 (18) “…fellow tonight”
The Pelicans host San Antonio on Friday night for their home opener.
The NBA is facing a gambling scandal. Portland Coach Chauncey Phillips has been arrested in an illegal poker operation tied to the mafia, the FBI is accusing Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones of providing insider information to bettors, and the Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier has also been arrested for allegedly participating in an illegal sports betting scheme. The investigation is looking at a game Rozier played in New Orleans in 2023, where he took himself out of the contest after only playing a few minutes. Several bettors posted on social media at the time that it was shady.
Six-foot-seven sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green has become LSU’s best weapon on offense. In his last two games. Green has 193 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Green spent time playing with the LSU basketball team last year but made the transition to just football this year. Coach Brian Kelly says Green has done all the things necessary to break out this season.
Cut 20 (17) “…-playing the game.”
ULM is coming off a frustrating 37-14 loss to Troy on Saturday, falling to 3-and-4 on the year. Head coach Bryant Vincent says the Warhawks are not giving up on the season, and the team will continue to bring the fight each game.