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Stephen F Austin turns back New Orleans 71-61

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San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) passes the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Holiday, Davis lead Pelicans past Spurs 119-103

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Fans reach for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) as he leaves the court following their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Salt Lake City. The Thunder won 97-95. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Westbrook leads All-Star reserve picks, Wade out

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' John Wall (2) reacts after a dunk in front of New York Knicks' Justin Holiday (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

John Wall selected to fourth consecutive All-Star Game

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Car dealers’ group centennial in New Orleans

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, center, dribbles past New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Westbrook triple-double leads Thunder past Pelicans, 114-105

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) steals the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/David Banks)

All-Star party could be over for Carmelo, Wade

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

New Orleans pulls away from Central Arkansas in 2nd half

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Sylvester Holt, bottom right, pleads with officers as while standing on the ledge of the Crescent City Connection Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in New Orleans. Holt was wanted in the connection with the shooting of his wife and a Westwego police officer. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Officer, woman die; suspect critical after shooting himself

By KEVIN McGILL and JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

This undated photo released by the Westwego Police Department shows Westwego police officer Michael Louviere. Louviere and a woman he was helping were shot and killed Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in a New Orleans suburb, and authorities were searching for a man who had been involved with the woman, officials said. (Westwego Police Department via AP)

Police: Suspect in double slaying in critical condition

By KEVIN McGILL and JANET McCONNAUGHEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez gestures after making a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game agains the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Nets end 11-game skid by routing Pelicans 143-114

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

Protesters walk beside The Statue of Liberty in a coffin during a mock second line jazz funeral procession down the streets of New Orleans in protest of the inauguration of Donald Trump Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Hundreds protest in New Orleans as Trump is sworn in

By CHEVEL JOHNSON and MAX BECHERER - Associated Press

This undated photo released by the Westwego Police Department shows Westwego police officer Michael Louviere. Louviere and a woman he was helping were shot and killed Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in a New Orleans suburb, and authorities were searching for a man who had been involved with the woman, officials said. (Westwego Police Department via AP)

The Latest: Sheriff: Suspect admits shooting officer, woman

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Study: Operation costs higher in charter-heavy Orleans

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers' Kevin Seraphin (1) and New Orleans Pelicans' Terrence Jones battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Teague, George help Pacers hold off Pelicans 98-95

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

$10K grant for LSU Health student program to help homeless

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Group: New Orleans inmates freed months after sentences end

By KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

A King cake is boxed for sale in La Boulangerie bakery in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. People in this town take tradition seriously and few traditions are as important as King Cake. For many residents, the type of King Cake you buy isn't as important as when you buy it: Eating King Cake before the Twelfth Night (Jan. 6) is considered sacrilegious. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

During Mardi Gras season, tradition takes the (king) cake

By REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrence Jones, left, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham (33) double team Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) as they sandwich him beneath the Nets basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in New York. The Pelicans defeated the Nets 104-95. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Pelicans, minus Davis, hand Nets 8th straight loss, 104-95

By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN - Associated Press

Sam Houston State holds on to beat New Orleans 70-68

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