The Pelicans can take a commanding two games to nothing lead in their Western Conference playoff series tonight when they battle the Trail Blazers in Portland. New Orleans won Game 1 on Saturday and one reason for that victory was the defense they played on the Trail Blazers starting backcourt. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum compbined to shoot 13 of 41 from the field. Head Coach Alvin Gentry says it’s unlikely that will happen again…
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New Orleans will like to rebound the ball better, they allowed 15 offensive rebounds in Game 1 and they also turned it over 14 times which led to 23 points for Portland. Tip-off tonight is at 9:30.

LSU starting second baseman Brandt Broussard could return to the field tomorrow when the Tigers visit the Tulane Green Wave. Broussard fraxctured his thumb during the last weekend in March and he was expected to miss 3 to 5 weeks. So his return would be during that timetable.

McNeese catcher Dustin Duhon has been named this week’s Southland Conference hittoer of the week. In four games at the plate, Duhon was 11-for-16 at the plate and helped the Cowboys sweep U-N-O this past weekend. McNeese begins a four-game homestand tonight when they host Houston Baptist in a non-conference contest. The Pokes are 16-and-20.

The 19-and-15 Northwestern State demons Lamar tonight in Natchitoches. Northwestern already owns two victories over Lamar this season.

Southeasetern Louisiana hosts 13th ranked Southern Miss in Hammond. The Lions have lost five of their last six. First pitch is at 6 PM.

And ULM is at Grambling.