Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans to win over Mavericks in preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 101-97 in a preseason game on October 14. Playing on his 20th birthday, Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 16 points, three rebounds, and five assists. The Pelicans improved their preseason record to 2-1, while also testing various lineups in the absence of several Mavericks starters. Shooting struggles were evident, but the Pelicans managed to capitalize on defensive efforts, recording 21 combined steals and blocks. The team is expected to build on this performance ahead of the upcoming regular season.
- •Pelicans improve to 2-1 in preseason games.
- •Jeremiah Fears scored 16 points on his birthday.
- •New Orleans recorded 21 combined steals and blocks.
- •Mavericks played without several key starters.
- •Pelicans are testing different player rotations.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Fears Leads New Orleans Pelicans To Win Over Mavericks On His Birthday
"The New Orleans Pelicans got back into the win column on Wednesday night as they took down the Dallas Mavericks.
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