DALLAS (WVUE) - When the Pelicans (2-13) travel to Dallas, rookie center Derik Queen will look to continue to build off a career-high 30-point game against the Mavericks.

In what has been another disappointing start this season for the Pelicans, rookies Jeremiah Fears and Queen have been bright spots. Both players have been Top 10 Rookie of the Year candidates since the season began.

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Fears has been steady this season after being thrust into a starting role due to injuries to vet guards Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole. Lately, a trend of progression has forced an expanded role for Queen. That progression was on full display Wednesday night in a hard-fought 125-118 loss at home against the

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