Less than two months into his first pro season, New Orleans forward Herbert Jones has amassed a team-high 35 steals and 21 blocks (second on the Pelicans behind Jonas Valanciunas) on defense. The defensive play that makes him the most pleased, however, is whenever he draws a charge. The 23-year-old added two more charges drawn to his ledger Friday, twice taking hard contact from Detroit’s Jerami Grant along the baseline in the third quarter. During that same timeframe, New Orleans went on a 19-3 run, shutting down the Pistons’ offense after the visitors led 55-54 at halftime. The Pelicans rolled to a 109-93 victory.
Pelicans practice report presented by HUB International: Herbert Jones relishes drawing charges
