Jeremiah Fears scores 16 points as Pelicans defeat Mavericks 101-97

Fears adds 5 assists and 3 rebounds in preseason win

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

🏀 WEDNESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Jeremiah Fears puts on a show on his 20th birthday leading the @PelicansNBA to a 2-1 prese Via @NBA on X

What happened: Jeremiah Fears recorded 16 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds on his birthday to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 101-97 preseason victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Zion Williamson and Yves Missi also contributed in the win for New Orleans.

Why it matters: The performance builds on preseason momentum for Jeremiah Fears as he steps into an expanded role for New Orleans. Productive playmaking alongside Williamson and Missi gives the Pelicans added rotation depth heading into the regular season.

By the numbers: Jeremiah Fears: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST. Final score: New Orleans Pelicans 101, Dallas Mavericks 97.

What to watch: New Orleans turns its focus to final roster evaluations ahead of the regular-season opener.

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