McCain buries sixth three as Thunder lead late in opener

SGA up to 30 points in fourth quarter

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: Jared McCain reached 20 points on six three-pointers with under two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City held the lead in the closing stretch of the NBC opening-night finale.

Why it matters: The game closes NBC's opening-night tripleheader to start the 2026-27 season. An opening-night result sets the early tone for Oklahoma City before the full schedule begins.

By the numbers: McCain: 20 points, six three-pointers. SGA: 30 points in the fourth quarter. Game state: Thunder lead with under two minutes left in Q4.

What to watch: The final two minutes will decide the opener before both teams move deeper into the regular-season schedule.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-21T04:19:21.498643+00:00

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