Jeremiah Fears finished Sunday’s loss to the Magic with 19 points (4-of-14 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Fears did not have a good night shooting the basketball, finishing 2-of-7 from both inside and outside of the three-point arc. But the rookie did record a complete stat line, and the turnover count of three could have been much worse. Dejounte Murray (hand) being out the last two games has freed up additional opportunities for Fears, which the Pelicans hope will pay dividends down the line. New Orleans plays three games in Week 24, and Fears should continue to log heavy minutes.
