# Jared McCain Shines in Playoff Debut

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Podcast: [Oklahoma City Thunder News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oklahoma-city-thunder-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7554107)
Published: 2026-05-27T06:13:53+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b92679ddcb55dd6b

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