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Fears Fuels Pelicans Past Kings in Scoring Frenzy
30 Oct
Summary
- Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 22 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds.
- The Pelicans bench outscored the Kings' reserves 41-8.
- The Kings committed 25 turnovers in their fifth loss of the season.
Jeremiah Fears delivered a stellar performance on Thursday night, recording 22 points, a career-high 13 assists, and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-120 win against the Sacramento Kings. Zion Williamson also contributed 22 points on efficient shooting, while Trey Murphy III added 18.
The Pelicans' reserves significantly outperformed the Kings' bench, outscoring them 41-8. This victory marked the first win for the Pelicans under new coach Jamahl Mosley.
For the Kings, rookie Darius Acuff Jr. led the scoring with a career-high 34 points and 12 assists. Despite Domantas Sabonis' 15 rebounds, the team's 25 turnovers proved costly throughout the game.
New Orleans took control in the third quarter with a decisive 16-2 run and never relinquished the lead after the first half, ultimately dropping the Kings to an 0-5 record. Both teams are scheduled to play again on Saturday night.
