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Former Duke Blue Devil Jared McCain was in action once again Monday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder put their perfect 8-0 playoff record this postseason on the line against the San Antonio Spurs.
Despite trailing for 81 percent of the game, the Thunder hung around, ultimately putting together a fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime. The two teams remained even through the first extra period, until the Spurs prevailed in double overtime, completing a 122-115 win.
McCain was a solid spark for Oklahoma City off the bench, finishing with seven points in 18 minutes on 3-for-6 shooting. McCain also led the team in plus-minus, finishing +9 on the night. However, his scoring wasn't nearly enough, as the Thunder finished with just three scorers in double figures, two of which were starters.
Following the game, McCain admitted that despite playing 90 career regular season games through two years in the league, that was his first time facing Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio, having missed all previous matchups due to injury. McCain also recognized the weight of the moment, saying, “That was the most playoff (like) game that I’ve felt since I’ve been here.”
McCain and the Thunder will have a day off Tuesday before aiming to tie the series at 1-1 Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Jared McCain talks about playoff atmosphere after tough 2OT loss to Spurs
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Despite trailing for 81 percent of the game, the Thunder hung around, ultimately putting together a fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime. The two teams remained even through the first extra period, until the Spurs prevailed in double overtime, completing a 122-115 win.
McCain was a solid spark for Oklahoma City off the bench, finishing with seven points in 18 minutes on 3-for-6 shooting. McCain also led the team in plus-minus, finishing +9 on the night. However, his scoring wasn't nearly enough, as the Thunder finished with just three scorers in double figures, two of which were starters.
Following the game, McCain admitted that despite playing 90 career regular season games through two years in the league, that was his first time facing Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio, having missed all previous matchups due to injury. McCain also recognized the weight of the moment, saying, “That was the most playoff (like) game that I’ve felt since I’ve been here.”
McCain and the Thunder will have a day off Tuesday before aiming to tie the series at 1-1 Wednesday.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Jared McCain talks about playoff atmosphere after tough 2OT loss to Spurs
Continue reading...
