On a night when some of New Orleans’ first-year pros figured to play expanded minutes and contribute more meaningfully, two members of the team’s large Duke University contingent led the way, albeit in a losing effort. After playing sparingly in Orlando, backup center Jahlil Okafor was a tough paint assignment all game for Sacramento, finishing with 21 points on 9/11 shooting from the field. Reserve guard Frank Jackson – another former Blue Devil – tallied his most points (18) since Jan. 11 at Boston, when he notched 22.
New Orleans will close its 2019-20 regular season Thursday vs.