DeAndre Jordan making big impact in Clippers' defense

The Clippers' biggest "kid" is meant to be seen and heard. Otherwise, DeAndre Jordan isn't doing all he can to be the defensive menace his team needs.

The 6-foot-11, 265-pound center continued to be active on both fronts Wednesday, saving sluggish teammates from a potential letdown against the New Orleans Pelicans.

"We had to push through, and I think D.J., his energy, he just kept telling us, 'Come on, come on, fellas,' and we fed off it," Clippers guard Chris Paul said after his team's 108-95 victory. "I love what D.J.'s doing. He's the corner of our defense."

Jordan is averaging career highs in points (9.9 per game), rebounds (13.0), blocks (2.2) and field-goal percentage (.648). But much of what Jordan does can't be quantified through numbers.