McCain ties career high with sixth triple in crunch time

20 points with under two minutes left in Q4.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jared McCain tied his career high with his SIXTH triple in crunch time! 📺 NBA Tip-Off on NBC & Peacock https://t.co/ Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: McCain reached 20 points with under two minutes left in the fourth quarter of the season opener. He went 3-for-3 from deep in the first half before adding three more after the break. The sixth triple came with the Thunder in front late during NBA Tip-Off on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: Tying a Crunch-time shooting decided an opener that sets the tone for the 2026-27 regular season.

By the numbers: 20 points on six 3-pointers, including a 3-for-3 first half from deep.

What to watch: Closing minutes will decide whether the opener holds as a career night. Final box score and rotation usage come next.

Sources

@NBAonNBC 2026-10-21T04:21:21.283953+00:00

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