Known throughout the league as one of the premier perimeter defenders, Herbert Jones turned defense into instant offense at a critical juncture. With New Orleans trailing by seven in the fourth quarter, the lockdown forward jumped a passing lane for one of his two steals on the night. Jones pushed the pace himself and absorbed contact on a driving layup attempt, converting through traffic to trim the deficit. The defensive specialist finished with seven points and four rebounds in the Pelicans' 111-123 loss to Miami on February 11, 2026. · Feb 12, 2026