{
  "id": 17164456,
  "title": "Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans past Kings for first win of the season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/jeremiah-fears-leads-pelicans-past-kings-for-first-win-of-the-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:44:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/29/jeremiah-fears-leads-pelicans-past-kings-for-first-win-of-the-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings, the Pelicans emerged victorious on Thursday night, marking their first win of the season under new coach Jamahl Mosley. Leading the charge for the Pelicans was star player Jeremiah Fears, who delivered a stellar performance with 22 points, a career-high 13 assists, and eight rebounds.\n\nWhile Zion Williamson also had a strong night, netting 22 points on ten efficient shots, he was not alone in contributing to the Pelicans' success. Trey Murphy III added 18 points to the team's tally, while Darius Acuff Jr. stepped up for the Kings with an impressive 34 points and 12 assists. However, Domantas Sabonis' stellar rebounding efforts were somewhat offset by his seven turnovers throughout the game.\n\nThe Pelicans' bench shone brightly, outscoring the Kings' reserves 41-8, providing the crucial support needed to secure their first win of the season. Despite missing key players Jordan Poole (ankle) and Dejounte Murray (birth of child), the Pelicans never trailed in the first half, thanks to Trey Murphy's crucial free throws that put the game at 55-54 with just over a minute left.\n\nA pivotal moment in the game came in the third quarter, when the Pelicans executed a 16-2 run that was led by six points from Zion Williamson and five from Trey Murphy. This explosive stretch of play solidified the Pelicans' lead and ultimately secured their well-deserved victory over the Kings.",
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  "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."
}