The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain for a late first-round decide and luxurious tax reduction. Monday, he confirmed his outdated crew what they had been lacking in a 123-103 Oklahoma City Thunder win.
McCain scored 13 factors and shot 3-of-7 from deep, ending with a game-high +19 plus/minus ranking for the sport. The Thunder gained their twelfth straight recreation and moved to 17-2 since buying and selling for the second-year guard.
Jared McCain performed key minutes for full-strength Thunder
The Thunder endured a variety of accidents to starters previously month. Jalen Williams performed his first recreation since Feb. 11 on Monday, scoring 18 factors in 20 minutes with six assists and 4 rebounds. Beginning middle Isaiah Hartenstein has battled accidents all season, however put up 10 factors, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in simply 22 minutes Monday.
However McCain nonetheless logged 25 minutes regardless of the Thunder’s backcourt power returning. With OKC taking a 22-point lead at halftime, they gave Williams and Lu Dort loads of relaxation and let guards Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe play huge minutes, together with McCain.
When McCain hit back-to-back threes within the first quarter, injured All-Star Tyrese Maxey did not look joyful to see his outdated teammate excelling towards his squad.
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