{"id":704771,"date":"2026-04-08T07:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/704771\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:02:21","slug":"pelicans-rookie-fears-scores-career-high-40-points-in-win-over-jazz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/704771\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelicans Rookie Fears Scores Career-High 40 Points in Win Over Jazz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Orleans%2C+LA&amp;city=New+Orleans&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Pelicans+Rookie+Fears+Scores+Career-High+40+Points+in+Win+Over+Jazz&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fla%2Fnew-orleans%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fpelicans-rookie-fears-scores-career-high-40-points-in-win-over-jazz%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d5e4ae6c01b.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic movements and scoring plays of basketball players on a basketball court.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Pelicans&#8217; young stars shine in a high-scoring home victory over the struggling Jazz.New Orleans Today<\/p>\n<p>Rookie Jeremiah Fears scored a career-high 40 points and Jordan Poole added 22 of his 34 points in a decisive third quarter as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Utah Jazz 156-137 to close out their home schedule.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This was a strong performance by the Pelicans&#8217; young core, with Fears and Poole leading the way. The win keeps New Orleans in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while the Jazz continue to struggle this season.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Fears, a first-round draft pick, had the best game of his rookie campaign, shooting an efficient 14-of-20 from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range. Poole also had a big night, scoring 22 of his 34 points in the third quarter to help the Pelicans pull away.<\/p>\n<p>      The game took place on April 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Jeremiah Fears<\/p>\n<p>A rookie for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored a career-high 40 points in the win.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Poole<\/p>\n<p>A guard for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored 34 points, including 22 in the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Utah Jazz<\/p>\n<p>The opposing team that lost to the Pelicans 156-137.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+Orleans%2C+LA&amp;city=New+Orleans&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Pelicans+Rookie+Fears+Scores+Career-High+40+Points+in+Win+Over+Jazz&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fla%2Fnew-orleans%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Fpelicans-rookie-fears-scores-career-high-40-points-in-win-over-jazz%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cJeremiah really stepped up for us tonight. When he&#8217;s hitting shots like that, it opens up so much for the rest of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Willie Green, Pelicans Head Coach<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans&#8217; young duo of Fears and Poole showed their potential in this dominant home win, providing hope for the team&#8217;s future as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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