Through the extremely small sample size of four games, New Orleans ranks third from the bottom of the NBA in defensive efficiency, but help could be on the way as soon as this evening. Two-time NBA All-Defense selection Jrue Holiday is listed as probable to play in Thursday’s national TV game vs. the Denver Nuggets (8:30 p.m., TNT, ESPN Radio New Orleans 100.3 FM).
Alvin Gentry said after Wednesday’s practice that barring any unforeseen setbacks leading up to tip-off, the shooting guard will be back in uniform, after being sidelined for losses to Houston and Golden State. Holiday suffered a left knee sprain Friday vs.