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How One Pass Might Pay Big Dividends for Jared McCain, Sixers
- McCain scored 33 points across back-to-back games, providing a late-quarter burst that helped Philadelphia secure the win.
- Embiid trusted McCain with decisive passes, signaling potential expanded guard opportunities behind Tyrese Maxey.
- McCain’s fourth-quarter rhythm and shooting helped extend the Sixers’ lead in the final period.
- The Sixers improved to 25-21 and sat just above the Play-In threshold after the win.
- Nick Nurse must decide whether McCain’s performance merits a larger role in the rotation.
- McCain’s earlier struggles had led to questions about teammates’ trust, contrasted by Embiid’s assistive pass in a key moment.
- McCain credited Embiid for communicating confidence that opportunities would come.
- George praised McCain’s balanced fourth-quarter performance, aligning with the offense rather than rushing shots.
- Jared McCain has hovered on the fringes of the Sixers’ rotation, with Grimes also in and out of the lineup.
- The team emphasized that every role matters as they chase consistent guard play behind Maxey.
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