NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - There was a lot to celebrate in Dallas for the Pelicans on Wednesday night.
Jeremiah Fears scored 16 points on his 20th birthday, and the Pels pulled off a win over the Mavericks, 101-97.
The second-year guard distributed five assists and three steals in 20 minutes of work.
Zion Williamson finished with 10 points, going 5-of-5 from the field. Karlo Matkovic went 3-of-3 from 3-point land, scoring 11 points.
On the defensive side of the ball, Yves Missi blocked four shots for the Pels.
New Orleans is back on the court Friday night in the Smoothie King Center against the Wizards. You can watch the contest on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network.
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