The Pelicans’ five-game winning streak ended last night in Cleveland as the Cavaliers outscored New Orleans 141-118. The Pels were playing on the second night of a back-to-back. New Orleans allowed the Cavs to hit 20 three-pointers. Zion Williamson had 26 points in a losing effort.
LSU has lost another starting offensive lineman to the transfer portal. Coen Echols says he plans to transfer after starting seven games at left guard. Freshman Carrius Curne also intends to transfer.
The Saints are one of three teams without a Pro Bowl selection this year. New Orleans is without a representative for the second straight season despite pass catchers Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson each ranking in the top six in yards at their positions. Former Tigers Ja’Marr Chase and Derek Stingley Jr. earned their fifth and second Pro Bowl nods, respectively. Chase leads the AFC in yards and receptions, while Stingley has four interceptions.
The LSU Tigers practice this morning and then they head to Houston to play the Houston Cougars in the Texas Bowl on Saturday night.
Next year Tiger fans are really hoping LSU will be in the College Football Playoffs. One of Lane Kiffin’s claims to fame is his effective use of the transfer portal to build his roster in Oxford. Caroline Fenton of Yahoo Sports and Sirius/XM Radio says finding players in the portal and bringing in former players from Ole Miss can be a recipe for instant success.
If there were hopes LSU would be able to get South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart, those hopes were dashed yesterday when Stewart announced he’s returning to the Gamecocks for his junior season.