News
Herb Jones scored a career-high 35 points tonight to lead New Orleans to a 138-131 overtime win over Memphis. The Pelican clinched at least a spot in the play-in game with the win. In addition to a new milestone in points scored, Jones also reached new career highs in minutes played (43:37), field goals made (11), three-pointers made (5), and free throws made (8).
Collin Sexton is drawing rave reviews for returning to Utah’s lineup with four games left.
More minor league opening day assignments were announced. Brett Auerbach will return to Double-A Richmond in the Eastern League, while Casey Cobb returns to the Greenville Drive of the High-A South Atlantic League.
Justin Thomas made a putter switch for the Masters, and it’s partially attributable to trying out Rory McIlroy’s putter at a recent event.
Joe Klecko announced today that former teammate Marty Lyons will be his presenter at Klecko’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction this summer.
Media Appearances
Herb Jones interviewed after tonight’s game.
Herb Jones’ post-game press conference.
Scenes and Highlights
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Game Results
BASKETBALL Nagoya 92, San-en 63. Daniel Giddens – 18 minutes, 2 points (1-5 FG), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 4 fouls. Luxembourg LBBL Semifinals Gm 1 Amicale Steesel 98, Arantia Larochette 59. Alex Reese – 22 minutes, 16 points (5-6 2pg, 2-3 3pg, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls, +32. Champions League Quarterfinals Gm 1 Strasbourg 77, Bonn 76. Michael Kessens – 15 minutes, 5 points (2-3 FG, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, -10. Boston 97, Toronto 93. J.D. Davison – DNP (coach’s decision) New Orleans 138, Memphis 131 (F/OT). Herbert Jones – 43 minutes, 35 points (6-13 2pg, 5-8 3pg, 8-9 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, +22. Kira Lewis – DNP (coach’s decision) Dallas 123, Sacramento 119. Keon Ellis – DNP (coach’s decision) GOLF GPro Tour Sanctuary Championship Rd 2: Jonathan Hardee – 69-72, -3, cut BASEBALL Toledo 7, Omaha 6. Tyler Gentry (RF) – 1-5, 1 HR (1st), 1 RBI, 1 run. Milwaukee 7, New York Mets 6. David Robertson – 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K. TENNIS ATP US Men’s Clay Court Championship, Doubles Rd of 16: Saketh Myneni / Y Bhambri lost to Galloway / Reyes-Valera 7-6 (8-6), 2-6, 1-0 (10-5).
