{
  "id": 16103560,
  "title": "Jeremiah Fears struggles in season opener, but Dejounte Murray knows level-up secret",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/jeremiah-fears-struggles-in-season-opener-but-dejounte-murray-knows",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:55:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jeremiah-fears-struggles-season-opener-205548661.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the season opener, Jeremiah Fears faced struggles against the Indiana Pacers, scoring only eight points on 2-of-10 shooting. Dejounte Murray, on the other hand, delivered a standout performance, leading the New Orleans Pelicans with 23 points, seven assists, three rebounds, three blocks, and two steals while committing only two fouls. Murray emphasized the importance of Fears staying focused and learning from the experience, as the challenges of stepping up to the plate in a starting lineup can be both a blessing and a curse. Despite the setback, the Pelicans remain confident in Fears' potential and the positive impact he can make with the right mindset.",
  "summary": "A starting lineup spot is both a badge of honor and an invitation for opposing scouting reports to tear your game apart. Jeremiah Fears felt the full weight of that shift in a season-opening loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers. However, Dejounte Murray keeps stepping in to ensure the young guard’s confidence stays intact as the Jamahl […] The post Jeremiah Fears struggles in season opener,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}