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SPECIAL: Jeremiah Fears Ignites Pelicans, DELIVERS in Homecoming Win Over Bulls



SPECIAL: Jeremiah Fears Ignites Pelicans, DELIVERS in Homecoming Win Over Bulls

New Orleans Pelicans shine as Jeremiah Fears dominates his Chicago homecoming, powering the team to a 114-104 victory over the Bulls. Did the rookie just prove he’s ready to be a franchise cornerstone? With 20 points—including a clutch 10 in the fourth quarter—and defensive grit, Fears sparks questions about the team’s future ceiling.

Jake Madison spotlights Zion Williamson’s unique bench role, Karlo Matkovic’s surprising impact, and James Borrego’s evolving game management strategy. The analysis highlights improvements in pace, defensive rebounding, and the team’s developing on-court identity amid injuries and roster changes. Trade season heats up, leaving fans to wonder: will the Pelicans shake things up or build around their promising rookie core? Don’t miss insights on New Orleans’ competitive edge and what these performances mean for next season.

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43 Comments

  8. @jason9203

    He is the best PG in the draft. He’s definitely showing evidence of dominance. Reminds me of Kyrie.

  10. @MichaelDowd-kz6wz

    Congratulations and welcome back, Jake! The return of Poole, and overall team improvement is great to see. I see a bright Pelicans future! ⚜️

  13. @MrRich504

    WELCOME BACK JAKE!!!! Congratulations on your wedding! SO glad to have you back, you were greatly missed.

  20. @king-ofheartz

    I like Derrick Queen,.. But 4pts last night?? Really?? 🤔……

    He's too good to have games like this… It's like he takes games off where he's not aggressive at all. Like he's not even trying or not interested. That's what pisses me off about him, because he has so much potential… But his effort is a question sometimes

  21. @DHW448

    Welcome back Jake. I would love a redraft from the locked on crew at the trade deadline? If teams were going to draft today on performance. Fears and Queen in the top 5.

  27. @biggshabazz

    IMO I hope no one is traded & I don’t think we need the first round pick. The chemistry is forming & with Bryce & Karlo playing consistently better, I would hate to see the team take a step back because they’re adjusting to a couple new players. Once Queen & Missi fine tune their post play offensively AND DEFENSIVELY, this team will be dangerous!!

  28. @Antonius1911

    Fears looks great. Nothing negative to say of him. This wasn't a good game for Queen. He looked too slow for the fast pace and was forcing his passes. I believe 5 turnovers? Missi and Karlo were better in this game. Not a bad thing to have team versatility. Good to have 2 of our big dogs back. Go PELs

  29. @Qbanna

    Started 2 rookies and beat a good team. Good job Joe, now find away to get in the draft

  30. @iykyk-504

    I applaud Borrego for not coaching by rote like his predecessor did. There is not a chance in hell that Karlo would have played a minute in last night's game if Willie was still here (maybe LNJ…but never Karlo); don't we remember where JV was in fourth quarters of close games? It was refreshing to see Borrego run with the hot lineup (when was last time the Pelicans have scored 38 points in the fourth quarter?). And, except for injuries, Willie would still have Bryce McGowens buried on the bench.

    I think gone are the days of plug and play (condolences to the Garrett Temples, Davonte Grahams and JRE's of the world). Perhaps, if we had a real coach, he would have developed talents like DHart, DD and NAW (maybe even Willie Hernangomez) and not acquiesced to Griff's non-sensical trades and plyer personnel moves (Naji).

    DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!! DEFENSE!!! (that's what wins in this league).

  37. @MikeAhHaulIt

    Z off the bench 😅. I give it a couple games and he’ll be back in the Numba 1 lineup!! Stay strong 💪🏾 Z! It’s yo time 🤩

  38. @mackdeen7021

    I really want this team to play out of their position of a lotto pick so we dont have to hear the nonstop b*+!ing and national media dumping on the franchise for trading their first round this year to get Queen. He's already better than what most the top players in this up coming draft!!! Way better . And nothing is better than winning and finding an identity. There's a lot of young talent on this roster! The future looks bright. . Get in a run here . And who knows!!!!

  39. @Jules2Nice

    Dubs fan shit im more excited for yall rookeis then the young players on my team supposed to be taking leaps them boys Queen & Fears something nice

  41. @youandyourcreditwithremusb420

    Jake trading your best player even if he has issues never worked out especially with a young player like Zion who is still young and working hard to make positive changes in his game we gotta give him time to develop himself because the team was dysfunctional due to Willie Green not doing his job we can’t blame a young kid who is starving for development ❤

  42. @youandyourcreditwithremusb420

    I have to admit James Berrogo is doing a much better job than I thought he was capable of this team looks good enough to win and change the conversation about the playoffs I think they can make it happen if they don’t trade away Zion

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