Jared McCain Finally Emerges from Slump as Sixers Win Big Over Milwaukee Bucks
Philadelphia, PA - For months, Jared McCain's struggles to find his footing with the Philadelphia 76ers had become a recurring theme. After suffering a season-ending injury in December and having his second season delayed by a torn thumb, many were left wondering if he'd ever regain his form.
A nightmarish game against the Charlotte Hornets, however, marked a turning point for McCain. In garbage time, he connected on four triples that sparked hope for a breakthrough performance. And boy, did he deliver.
Against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, McCain finally found himself, scoring 17 points on just eight shot attempts and making five of his six long-range attempts - including four in the final frame to seal the deal.
"It was huge," teammate Paul George said after the game. "It felt more like him, it felt more like his rhythm, his pace, his timing. I thought all the shots he took came in the flow of the offense."
McCain's performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to improving his game. He acknowledged that making slight changes to his approach, including longer stints and focusing on breathing habits, had helped him find his groove again.
"I couldn't ask for better teammates," McCain said after the win. "They've been there for me when I was down, and when I'm up, they cheer for me as loud as possible... Those are the moments where you're just grateful to be out there and see your team be that excited for you."
The Sixers' victory over the Bucks marked a much-needed boost for McCain's confidence and his team. After struggling for months, McCain finally looked like himself again - a sparkplug on the court who could stretch defenses with his shooting range.
As coach Nick Nurse continued to preach patience to McCain, it seems like that advice has started to pay off. The young guard acknowledged that things will change eventually, but for now, he's just going to enjoy the ride.
For McCain and the Sixers, this win was a welcome respite from their struggles earlier in the season. It's a reminder that even when players are down, with hard work and determination, they can bounce back stronger than ever.
Philadelphia, PA - For months, Jared McCain's struggles to find his footing with the Philadelphia 76ers had become a recurring theme. After suffering a season-ending injury in December and having his second season delayed by a torn thumb, many were left wondering if he'd ever regain his form.
A nightmarish game against the Charlotte Hornets, however, marked a turning point for McCain. In garbage time, he connected on four triples that sparked hope for a breakthrough performance. And boy, did he deliver.
Against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, McCain finally found himself, scoring 17 points on just eight shot attempts and making five of his six long-range attempts - including four in the final frame to seal the deal.
"It was huge," teammate Paul George said after the game. "It felt more like him, it felt more like his rhythm, his pace, his timing. I thought all the shots he took came in the flow of the offense."
McCain's performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to improving his game. He acknowledged that making slight changes to his approach, including longer stints and focusing on breathing habits, had helped him find his groove again.
"I couldn't ask for better teammates," McCain said after the win. "They've been there for me when I was down, and when I'm up, they cheer for me as loud as possible... Those are the moments where you're just grateful to be out there and see your team be that excited for you."
The Sixers' victory over the Bucks marked a much-needed boost for McCain's confidence and his team. After struggling for months, McCain finally looked like himself again - a sparkplug on the court who could stretch defenses with his shooting range.
As coach Nick Nurse continued to preach patience to McCain, it seems like that advice has started to pay off. The young guard acknowledged that things will change eventually, but for now, he's just going to enjoy the ride.
For McCain and the Sixers, this win was a welcome respite from their struggles earlier in the season. It's a reminder that even when players are down, with hard work and determination, they can bounce back stronger than ever.
finally some momentum for mccain! 
17 points on 8 shot attempts? that's what i'm talking about 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good comeback story? And Paul George was totally on point with that "it felt more like him" comment 
. It's awesome to see the Sixers winning big and McCain playing some serious ball 
. Coach Nick Nurse must be doing something right, keeping the faith with McCain like that 
. This win is a great boost for the team and for McCain's confidence - can't wait to see what's next! 
. people always talk about how tough it is to come back from an injury or a slump, but mccain's just shown that with some adjustments and hard work, he can get his form back 
. i think it's awesome that he's acknowledging the importance of breathing habits too - mental health matters on and off the court 
. also, paul george's got some amazing quotes about mccain finding his rhythm... i'm loving this renewed confidence from mccain 
... it makes me think about how quickly we can get stuck in our own ruts, you know? We start to doubt ourselves, our abilities, and before we know it, we're struggling to find our footing. But what's beautiful here is that he didn't give up 
... instead, he went back to the drawing board, made some tweaks, and slowly but surely started to regain his confidence. It's a great reminder that growth happens in the dark places 
, not just when we're on top of our game. The fact that it took him months to get there makes me think about how patient we need to be with ourselves and others 
... sometimes it takes time to find your rhythm again, but when you do, man, it's pure magic 
, and it's awesome to see him trusting his instincts and letting his shots fly 
️. coach Nick Nurse must be doing something right with all that patience stuff 
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but i guess u need like 1 big game to get ur confidence back up again gotta feel bad 4 him tho, been through that ringer himself 
the sixers are def on a roll now! 
. i mean, yeah he had a sick game against the bucks but it's not like he was always this bad lol. people been saying he was stuck in a slump for months and now he just magically gets back on track? sounds fishy to me 
. also i dont think its just about him finding his form, its about the team getting better too. the sixers r still a solid squad even when mccain isnt playing at his best 
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. He needed time to work through his issues and it looks like that's finally happened.
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Jared McCain is back on fire 
. His game against the Bucks was 
! It's awesome to see him find his rhythm and groove again 
. Coach Nick Nurse's patience paid off 
for the Sixers 
5/6 from 3 is insane! 
. But he worked hard on his breathing habits and now it's paying off 
. The Sixers need this win, they've had a tough season so far 
. McCain just needs to keep going at this pace and I think we'll see some big things from him soon 
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. I love how he talks about his breathing habits 
seriously though, it's awesome to see him find his groove again after all those struggles 
just living in the moment and soaking up those wins 
but now mccain is back on fire 
coach nick nurse was right to give him time, patience is key 
- he deserves it after all he's been through!
. I mean, who doesn't love watching a player make clutch shots like he did in that game? 
Paul George was spot on when he said Jared looked like himself out there, and now we get to see the real McCain shine 
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. I'm loving this confidence boost for him and the Sixers now