A look at three key numbers related to Tuesday’s game at Little Caesars Arena between New Orleans and Detroit (6 p.m. Central, Bally Sports New Orleans, ESPN Radio New Orleans 100.3 FM):
6: Herbert Jones’ spot on the NBA.com’s most recent Rookie Ladder, making him a potential selection when the rosters for the Rising Stars game are announced this evening on TNT. The No. 35 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft ranks first among all rookies in steals (70) and second in blocks (44). At the offensive end, he’s fifth in three-point percentage (minimum 80 attempts) among first-year pros, as well as 10th in scoring average (9.