Pelicans' Jahlil Okafor posts 25 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists in start
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor scored 25 points (11-of-21 field goals, 3-of-3 free throws) with 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 1 turnover in 33.8 minutes of a 117-100 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday.
What It Means:
Okafor set a new season-high in rebounds, matched his season-high in blocks, and finished one shy of season-bests in points and assists while making a spot start. Derrick Favors (hamstring) and potentially Zion Williamson (knee) could both be active on Thursday, which would cut into Okafor's opportunity.
Okafor scored a season-high 57.3 FanDuel points on Monday. He's averaging 17.8 FanDuel points per game for the season.
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