Rookie Jared McCain Shines as Short-Handed Sixers End Five-Game Losing Streak

The 76ers, missing Joel Embiid and Paul George, secured a 113-98 victory over the Nets with McCain's standout 30-point performance and bold Rookie of the Year declaration.

Jared McCain scored 30 points, marking his seventh consecutive game with 20-plus points, and led the Sixers to their first NBA Cup victory this season.
Tyrese Maxey contributed 26 points and played a pivotal role in the second half, combining with McCain for 37 of the team’s 60 points after halftime.
McCain’s fourth-quarter performance, including a dagger three-pointer, helped Philadelphia outscore Brooklyn 34-21 in the final period to seal the win.
The Sixers played without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George due to knee injuries, with Guerschon Yabusele stepping up as the starting center and recording a double-double.
Philadelphia improved to 3-12 on the season, with McCain’s emergence as a key contributor sparking optimism for a turnaround despite the team’s slow start.