Jeremiah Fears accounted for a game-hight 22 points (7-of-16 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Pacers.
While Fears did match his summer league turnover average in Friday’s defeat, committing five, he was more productive in the assist category. The lottery pick dished out four assists in New Orleans’ summer finale, and he was also productive in the points, rebounds and steals categories. Once the regular season begins, Fears won’t be under similar pressure to balance getting his shots and setting up his teammates. Also, he’ll be playing with and against better players. Given Fears’ age, as he won’t turn 19 until October, it’s unsurprising that he was inconsistent in Las Vegas.