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Fans suspect Victor Wembanyama put a hit out on Jared McCain late in Game 5

Some fans seem to believe Victor Wembanyama asked a pair of San Antonio Spurs veterans to inflict some pain on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. The Spurs, trailing 120-106 late in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, took Wemby out of the contest with just over two minutes left. Wembanyama appeared to whisper … The post Fans suspect Victor Wembanyama put a hit out on Jared McCain late in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mark Daigneault reveals why Jared McCain got the start in Thunder’s Game 5 vs Spurs

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain earned his first career playoff start in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, and didn’t disappoint head coach Mark Daigneault. McCain finished with 20 points as the Thunder’s third-leading scorer in a 127-114 win at the Paycom Center. For Daigneault, […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals why Jared McCain got the start in Thunder’s Game 5 vs Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Impressive stat proves Jared McCain is Thunder’s secret weapon vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 5 carrying enormous pressure. They were battered by injuries and stared at the possibility of surrendering control of the Western Conference Finals. Instead, they uncovered their secret postseason weapon hiding in plain sight. With Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell both sidelined, the Thunder desperately needed secondary shot creation to […] The post Impressive stat proves Jared McCain is Thunder’s secret weapon vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama Accused Of Instructing Teammates To Deliver Dirty Plays

The San Antonio Spurs had some controversial moments toward the end of the Game 5 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bench players came in for the Spurs faster than the Thunder, and it led to a couple of stiff fouls. Centers Mason Plumlee and Bismack Biyombo both delivered hard fouls to Jared McCain after […] The post Victor Wembanyama Accused Of Instructing Teammates To Deliver Dirty Plays appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA World Reacts As Thunder Dispatches Spurs To Move One Win Closer To NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured an all-important win, taking down the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, 127-114, on Tuesday night.  The Thunder now leads 3-2 in the series and is just one win away from the NBA Finals to defend their title.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the two-time reigning Most Valuable […] The post NBA World Reacts As Thunder Dispatches Spurs To Move One Win Closer To NBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jared McCain had great quote when given the chance to roast Daryl Morey

Jared McCain killed Daryl Morey with kindness on Friday after putting on an absolute show on the Western Conference Finals stage. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard was arguably the best scorer on the floor in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio, Texas. He finished with 24 points … The post Jared McCain had great quote when given the chance to roast Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Crucial Ajay Mitchell injury update emerges before Game 4

The Oklahoma City  Thunder will be going for a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs without the services of Ajay Mitchell. Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Saturday that the Thunder guard will sit out that contest because of a right calf strain. Mitchell left in the second half of Friday’s meeting with … The post Crucial Ajay Mitchell injury update emerges before Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder’s Jaylin Williams gets 100% real on being teammates with Jared McCain

As the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 15-0 deficit in the Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, 123-108, the win was helped by a solid effort from guard Jared McCain. While McCain is fitting in with the Thunder day by day, Jaylin Williams goes into what makes the guard special. McCain […] The post Thunder’s Jaylin Williams gets 100% real on being teammates with Jared McCain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA world buries Daryl Morey and 76ers for Jared McCain trade

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain excelled on Friday for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs, 123-108, leading to fans of the ex-team no doubt reliving what could’ve been. As it was an emotional trade for McCain to be dealt from the 76ers to the Thunder, there […] The post NBA world buries Daryl Morey and 76ers for Jared McCain trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-76ers star Jared McCain’s stat proves Daryl Morey didn’t ‘sell low’ on Thunder sniper

Playoff pressure often brings hindsight conversations, and this NBA postseason has been no exception. One of the recurring themes is how players once limited to smaller roles can suddenly thrive in new situations. That’s exactly what’s happening with former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, who is flourishing in a larger role with the Oklahoma City […] The post Ex-76ers star Jared McCain’s stat proves Daryl Morey didn’t ‘sell low’ on Thunder sniper appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Never saw anything wrong with it. I understand girls do it” — Jared McCain explains why criticism over painting his nails and TikTok doesn’t bother him – Basketball Network

“Never saw anything wrong with it. I understand girls do it” — Jared McCain explains why criticism over painting his nails and TikTok doesn’t bother him  Basketball Network

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Damian Lillard shades referees for ‘doin too much’ in Thunder-Spurs Game 3

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs continue their Western Conference Finals showdown, complaints about the officiating are only getting louder. Friday night’s Game 3, which Oklahoma City eventually won 123-108 to reclaim home-court advantage, brought criticism from several sports personalities. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was among those who took issue […] The post Damian Lillard shades referees for ‘doin too much’ in Thunder-Spurs Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jared McCain shares key to quickly fitting in with Thunder after 76ers trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s success this postseason can be largely attributed their their ridiculously deep bench. In a league where 7 or 8 people usually play big minutes in the postseason, OKC often has 10 or 11 players playing meaningful minutes in the postseason. One of these bench stars is a recent pickup this season: […] The post Jared McCain shares key to quickly fitting in with Thunder after 76ers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder HC Mark Daigneault commends Jared McCain’s playoff confidence

Mark Daigneault had immense praise for Jared McCain following his excellent performance off the bench in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals on Friday night. McCain is going through the second year of his young NBA career, his first with the Thunder. He started […] The post Thunder HC Mark Daigneault commends Jared McCain’s playoff confidence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not surprised by Alex Caruso, Jared McCain in Game 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had high praises to share about teammates Alex Caruso and Jared McCain following their performances off the bench in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Going into the contest, Oklahoma City was even at one game apiece with San Antonio. The Thunder lost the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not surprised by Alex Caruso, Jared McCain in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Jared McCain reveals team strategy to slow down Victor Wembanyama

After the Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, it became evident that slowing down Victor Wembanyama was crucial if they were to advance to the NBA Finals. Wembanyama ran riot against the Thunder, recording a 41-point, 24-rebound stat line all while making some of […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain reveals team strategy to slow down Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder bench makes NBA history in Game 3 vs. Spurs

There was some consternation for the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into Game 3 of their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs. Jalen Williams was set to miss that all-important clash due to a hamstring injury, which has been a continuation of all the problems he’s suffered through this season. And to start […] The post Thunder bench makes NBA history in Game 3 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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