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Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans to first win against Kings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans to first win against Kings

Summary

Jeremiah Fears scored 22 points with 13 assists and eight rebounds to guide the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Zion Williamson also contributed 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting, while Trey Murphy III added 18 points. The Kings struggled with 25 turnovers, and Darius Acuff Jr. scored 34 points for Sacramento. New Orleans secured the win after establishing a 63-61 halftime lead and surged with a decisive third-quarter run. The Pelicans aim to build on this victory as they prepare to host Atlanta on Saturday, while the Kings will look for their first win of the season against Memphis.

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By the Numbers

•Pelicans secure first win with 132-120 score over Kings on October 30.
•Jeremiah Fears records career-high 13 assists in the game.
•Zion Williamson shoots 10 of 12, scoring 22 points.
•Kings commit 25 turnovers, with Darius Acuff Jr. scoring 34 points.
•Pelicans next play against Atlanta; Kings face Memphis.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans past Kings for first win of the season

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jeremiah Fears had 22 points, a career-high 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Zion Williamson had an efficient night with 22 points on 10 of 12 from the floor, with all of those made shots coming in the paint.
— Yahoo Sports

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