Jared McCain Stats Tonight: How did the 76ers rookie fare against Indiana Pacers? (Dec. 13)
Jared McCain and the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Indiana Pacers on Friday. The rookie didn’t start as Sixers coach Nick Nurse opened the game with the backcourt combination of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, while Kelly Oubre Jr. played small forward.
McCain entered the game halfway through the first quarter. He contributed five points, one rebound and one assist but committed two turnovers. Philadelphia trailed 37-31 after the first 12 minutes ended.
The former Duke star played in the second quarter but couldn't add to his output as the 76ers faced a 61-50 deficit at halftime.
Jared McCain played came off the bench again in the third quarter. He mostly handled playmaking duties but was held scoreless. The rookie missed two field goals in the period.
McCain kept his role in the final quarter, largely playing as Tyrese Maxey's backup. Like in the third period, he couldn't score. Philly's struggles on offense allowed Indiana to win 121-107.
Jared McCain and the Philadelphia 76ers sputtered offensively against the Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers' high-octane offense was on full display on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Tyrese Haliburton dissected Philly's defense with 32 points and 11 assists. Haliburton's backcourt mate Andrew Nembhard had five points but scattered seven assists. Indy finished the game with 35 assists and 10 turnovers.
On the other hand, the 76ers' offense sputtered for nearly the entire game. Joel Embiid led his team with five assists. Jared McCain and Tyrese Maxey, who had playmaking duties, combined for six. Philadelphia ended the game with 18 assists and 15 turnovers.
Indiana gets the credit for playing good defense, but the Sixers helped them with multiple unforced errors. McCain's early turnovers in the first quarter were a harbinger of things to come. Neither he nor Maxey controlled the flow of the game. Haliburton mostly dictated the pace and tempo of the showdown.