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Jared McCain Shines in Playoff Debut
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- May 27, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
Jared McCain stunned everyone with a career-defining playoff debut, dropping 20 points—including 18 in the second half—to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-114 win over the Spurs in Game Five. Stepping in for injured stars Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, McCain took 19 shots, tied Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for most on the team, and proved he’s ready for bigger roles. With the Thunder just one game away from the NBA Finals, McCain’s breakout performance may cement his spot in the starting lineup for Game Six—and shows how depth can turn playoff pressure into pure magic. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b92679ddcb55dd6b