Jeremiah Fears finally had the type of game he knew he was capable of. It wasn’t enough to get the New Orleans Pelicans a Summer League win, but it was a glimpse of the type of player Fears can be. Fears did a better job shooting and distributing the ball in the 95-81 loss to the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

New Orleans’ final game prior to the All-Star break (the All-Star Game itself is Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City) takes place in Crypto.com Arena, where the Pelicans beat the Lakers twice last season.

Pelicans' Vice President sends a strong message about Zion Williamson's responsibilities as the franchise's cornerstone

Zion Williamson flew back to the U.S. to attend the New Orleans Pelicans-Portland Trail Blazers game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Williamson sat baseline next to new team executive vice president Joe Dumars and general manager Troy Weaver.