Jared McCain finally finds his footing in a game that showcased his late-game heroics against the Milwaukee Bucks. For months, it seemed like an impossible feat for the Sixers' sophomore guard to break out of his struggles, but Tuesday's performance was a testament to the patience and perseverance that coach Nick Nurse has instilled in him.
McCain's resurgence came after a dismal stretch where he struggled to find his rhythm on the court. His season debut in early November was a harbinger of things to come, as he went scoreless that night in Chicago. However, it wasn't until Monday's game against Charlotte, when McCain connected on four triples in garbage time, that Nurse saw a glimmer of hope for the young guard.
On Tuesday, McCain followed up his impressive showing from the previous night with an even better performance, scoring 17 points on just eight shot attempts and making five of his six long-range attempts. The 17-point outing was the highest of the season for McCain, and it marked a breakthrough moment for the struggling sophomore.
The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when McCain found his footing as he connected on four triples to help the Sixers put the game out of reach. His importance on the court was heightened with Quentin Grimes sidelined due to an ankle sprain, and rookie VJ Edgecombe finding himself in foul trouble.
Coach Nick Nurse credited McCain's positivity and breathing habits for helping him break through his slump. "Positivity always pays off," said Nurse, who has continued to preach patience to McCain.
McCain's teammates were thrilled to see their struggling guard finally find his footing on the court. Justin Edwards, a teammate of McCain's, said that he knew it was coming, and that McCain is a player who can break out of slumps at any moment.
The performance marked a significant boost for the Sixers' morale, as they beat the Milwaukee Bucks in a crucial matchup. The win showcased the chemistry between McCain and his teammates, particularly Joel Embiid, with whom he hopes to continue playing off of.
"It was huge," said Paul George, "it felt more like him... He works on his game tirelessly, and he shoots it effortlessly."
McCain's resurgence came after a dismal stretch where he struggled to find his rhythm on the court. His season debut in early November was a harbinger of things to come, as he went scoreless that night in Chicago. However, it wasn't until Monday's game against Charlotte, when McCain connected on four triples in garbage time, that Nurse saw a glimmer of hope for the young guard.
On Tuesday, McCain followed up his impressive showing from the previous night with an even better performance, scoring 17 points on just eight shot attempts and making five of his six long-range attempts. The 17-point outing was the highest of the season for McCain, and it marked a breakthrough moment for the struggling sophomore.
The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when McCain found his footing as he connected on four triples to help the Sixers put the game out of reach. His importance on the court was heightened with Quentin Grimes sidelined due to an ankle sprain, and rookie VJ Edgecombe finding himself in foul trouble.
Coach Nick Nurse credited McCain's positivity and breathing habits for helping him break through his slump. "Positivity always pays off," said Nurse, who has continued to preach patience to McCain.
McCain's teammates were thrilled to see their struggling guard finally find his footing on the court. Justin Edwards, a teammate of McCain's, said that he knew it was coming, and that McCain is a player who can break out of slumps at any moment.
The performance marked a significant boost for the Sixers' morale, as they beat the Milwaukee Bucks in a crucial matchup. The win showcased the chemistry between McCain and his teammates, particularly Joel Embiid, with whom he hopes to continue playing off of.
"It was huge," said Paul George, "it felt more like him... He works on his game tirelessly, and he shoots it effortlessly."
coach nick nurse is straight fire btw. i mean the dude preaches patience & positivity, and it's clearly working for mccain. he went from scoreless in chicago to 4 triples in garbage time against charlotte... and now this huge game against the bucks? insane! 
it just goes to show that perseverance pays off, u feel? 
and can we talk about how much better mccain looks with quentin grimes & vj edgecombe on the bench? 
joel embiid & paul george are raving about him too... this kid's got game, for real! 
I'm loving how Jared McCain's storyline is unfolding! His resurgence is a perfect example of how coaches can make all the difference. Coach Nick Nurse's patience with McCain has finally paid off, and it's amazing to see how positivity and breathing habits can affect someone's game 
. The chemistry between McCain and Joel Embiid is also super palpable – they're like two peas in a pod on the court! 
I'm also loving the positive vibes from his teammates, especially Justin Edwards, who seems to have faith in McCain breaking out of slumps at any moment 
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, i mean jared mccain is finally breaking out of his shell, and its all thanks to coach nick nurse's patience and support 
. like, mccain was struggling for months, but nurse never gave up on him, and now look at him go! 
he's been working hard on his breathing and positivity, and it's clearly paying off 
, saying "positivity always pays off" – it's like, we get it coach 
. and mccain's teammates are super hyped to see him break through 
, even paul george said it felt more like him when he was on 
. i'm just glad the sixers got that win against the bucks 
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. And now, seeing him shine like that again is just amazing 
. Coach Nick Nurse knows his stuff, and it's clear that McCain has been working hard to break out of his slump. His positivity and breathing habits are huge 
. And it's not just McCain, either - have you seen the way his teammates are fawning all over him now? It's like they're trying to distract us from something... 
he's been struggling for months but its clear that coach nurse has done an amazing job with him. the way he found his rhythm in garbage time was insane! 
he's been through the wringer but coach nick nurse's patience paid off big time 
did u see that 4th quarter streak? 
according to espn, mccain's fg% is up to 38.5%, which is a 12pt increase from last month 
this guy's a stud! 
his game 4 the bucks was a total turnaround, went from scoreless 2 scoring 17 points on 8 shot attempts 
. The way coach Nick Nurse has been supporting him all season long is just amazing. I mean, the patience and positivity vibes are everything 
. And let's be real, it was only a matter of time before McCade broke out 
. Now, the Sixers are on fire 
. The kid's got game 
!
, coach nick nurse is hella patient tho i mean who else would stick with a player who went scoreless in their season debut? 
anyway McCain's resurgence is legit and its cool to see him break out of his slump. but lets be real, it was only a matter of time before he found his footing 
, the 76ers need players like mccain who can step up when it counts.
. It's great to see him break out of that slump, not just for himself, but for the team too. I'm glad Coach Nurse stuck with him and kept preaching patience, because it clearly paid off 
I think he just got lucky with those four triples in the fourth quarter, like anyone else would've made 'em 
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. That's actually kind of inspiring, even if it doesn't necessarily prove anything about McCain's skills alone 
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I'm not convinced. And let's be real, it's all about the team's morale boost with this win against the Bucks 
. But at the end of the day, McCain still has to back up that hype with consistent performance. Until then, I'll remain skeptical