The New Orleans Pelicans are finally on the board. Jeremiah Fears had 22 points and a career-high 13 assists as New Orleans beat the Sacramento Kings 132-120 on Thursday night.

Fears also grabbed eight rebounds. It was the first win for the Pelicans under new coach Jamahl Mosley after four straight losses to open the season.

The second-year guard had been off to a quiet start. He was averaging nine points per game before his breakout night.

Zion stays efficient

Zion Williamson scored 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting. Every one of his made baskets came in the paint. Trey Murphy III added 18 points.

The Pelicans got a huge lift from their bench, which outscored Sacramento's reserves 41-8. New Orleans played without Jordan Poole because of an ankle injury. Dejounte Murray was also out for the birth of his child.

New Orleans led 63-61 at halftime. A 16-2 run in the middle of the third quarter broke the game open.

A big night for a Kings rookie

Sacramento rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 34 points with 12 assists. Domantas Sabonis had 15 rebounds and seven assists but also turned the ball over seven times.

Turnovers sank the Kings. They gave the ball away 25 times and fell to 0-5.

The Pelicans host Atlanta on Saturday. Sacramento visits Memphis the same night.