The Pelicans can take a commanding two games to none series lead tonight when New Orleans faces Portland in Game 2 of their best of seven playoff series. Head Coach Alvin Gentry says its great to win Saturday, but the immediate goal is to advance to the Western Conference semifinals
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Gentry is expecting a better shooting performance from Portland’s backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. They combined to shoot 13 of 41 from the field. New Orleans is also hoping for another great performance from point guard Rajon Rondo, who had 17 assists. Tip off is at 9:30.
Wide receiver Willie Snead is reportedly working out with the Saints, even though he’s yet to sign a contract with New Orleans. Just eight catches for Snead in 2017.
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The LSU baseball team has moved up four spots to number 19 in the latest D-1-Baseball Top 25. Also, Tigers senior Austin Bain has been named SEC Co-Player of the week. He was 8-for-15 at the plate with eight runs driven in. He also recorded one save as well. LSU is at Tulane tomorrow night.
Tonight, 14th ranked Southern Miss is at Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions are coming off a series loss to Northwestern State. The Demons will host Lamar. ULM is at Grambling. McNeese, who swept UNO this past weekend, will host Houston Baptist, while the Privateers are at Jackson State.
In college football, a new rule has been approved that says if the returning team calls for a fair catch inside the 25-yard line on a kick-off, the ball will be placed at the 25 yard-line. It’s an effort to end the strategy of the kick-off team using sky kicks to pin the opponent deep in its own end. College football, just like the NFL is trying to reduce injuries on kick-offs.