McCain scores 20 off bench in season opener

Six threes set a career high

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

Jared McCain GOT BUSY off the bench on opening night 🪣 20 PTS and a career-high six threes 🔥 https://t.co/hq3pcabKy9 Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: McCain delivered second-unit scoring on opening night. His sixth triple came with Thunder in front late in the fourth.

Why it matters: Opening-night bench production clarifies early rotation options. Shooting range off the bench changes second-unit spacing.

By the numbers: 20 points, six 3-pointers (

What to watch: Oklahoma City continues its opening-week schedule. Bench minutes and late-game lineups bear watching.

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