Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears scores season-high 28 points

Rookie guard steps up with strong performance in loss to Kings

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:03pm

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Pelicans rookie guard Jeremiah Fears scored a season-high 28 points in Friday's 117-113 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Fears shot 10-of-19 from the field, including 5-of-11 from three-point range, and added 8 rebounds and 6 assists in 37 minutes of action.

Why it matters

Fears' breakout performance comes as the Pelicans' backcourt rotation has shifted with the return of veteran Dejounte Murray from an Achilles injury. Fears has carved out a role as the team's off-guard, providing additional scoring punch and playmaking to complement the Pelicans' frontcourt.

The details

Fears matched his previous career-high of 28 points, which he also scored against the Kings a month ago. This time, he did it in 37 minutes on the floor, 11 more than his previous outing. Fears was efficient, shooting 10-of-19 from the field and a solid 5-of-11 from three-point range.

  • Fears scored 28 points in Friday's 117-113 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
  • A month ago, Fears also scored 28 points against the Kings.

The players

Jeremiah Fears

A rookie guard for the New Orleans Pelicans who has carved out a role as the team's off-guard, providing scoring and playmaking to complement the frontcourt.

Dejounte Murray

A veteran guard for the Pelicans who recently returned from an Achilles injury, impacting the team's backcourt rotation.

Jordan Poole

A guard who has been competing with Fears for playing time in the Pelicans' backcourt.

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What they’re saying

“Fears matched a 28-point effort that he also managed against the Kings a month ago. It took 11 more minutes on the court this time around, but he padded Friday's line with five more rebounds.”

— RotoWire Staff, Fantasy Basketball Analyst

The takeaway

Jeremiah Fears' breakout performance against the Kings showcases his potential as a scoring threat in the Pelicans' backcourt. As the team's rotation continues to evolve with Dejounte Murray's return, Fears has proven he can provide valuable minutes and production off the bench.