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Rookie Record Shattered: Fears Ignites Pelicans Past Jazz
8 Apr
Summary
- Jeremiah Fears set a new Pelicans rookie scoring record with 40 points.
- New Orleans secured a franchise-record 156 points, ending an eight-game losing streak.
- Utah Jazz suffered their 10th consecutive loss, continuing a significant slump.
Jeremiah Fears delivered a historic performance on Tuesday night, setting a new New Orleans Pelicans rookie record with 40 points. The team secured a decisive 156-137 victory against the Utah Jazz, effectively ending their own eight-game losing streak. The Jazz's struggles deepened as they succumbed to their 10th consecutive defeat.
Fears, the seventh overall pick, shot an impressive 17 of 29 from the field. Jordan Poole contributed significantly with 34 points, including a blistering 22-point third quarter. During this period, New Orleans established a franchise record for points in a single quarter with 50, and ultimately set a new franchise record for total points in a game.
The Pelicans achieved this milestone despite being without several key starters, including Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, who were either injured or held out for the team's final home game of the season. Rookie Micah Peavy added a season-high 20 points, and Jordan Hawkins chipped in 25.
For the Utah Jazz, Kennedy Chandler scored 31 points and Cody Williams added 26. This loss marks their 14th defeat in their last 15 outings, underscoring their difficult season.
