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McCain’s 20 Leads Thunder Over Spurs, Trade Bites Sixers

5/27/2026

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McCain Leads Thunder

Jared McCain started Game 5 on May 27 2026, scoring 20 points in Oklahoma City’s 127-114 win over San Antonio.
After injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, he scored 18 second-half points on 19 attempts, the most by any Thunder player.
Traded from the Philadelphia 76ers in February for a 2026 first-round and three future second-round picks, analysts now view the deal as unfavorable for the Sixers because McCain helps a title-contending Thunder.

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Williams Out

Jalen Williams was ruled out of Game 5 on May 26 2026 after his left hamstring strain was upgraded, his second this postseason.
Ajay Mitchell missed Game 5 with a right soleus strain, forcing the Thunder to rely on Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain for larger minutes.
Coach Mark Daigneault said the staff will not rush Williams back because hamstring strains require weeks to heal.

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McCain Leads Thunder

Jared McCain started Game 5 on May 27 2026, scoring 20 points in Oklahoma City’s 127-114 win over San Antonio.
After injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, he scored 18 second-half points on 19 attempts, the most by any Thunder player.
Traded from the Philadelphia 76ers in February for a 2026 first-round and three future second-round picks, analysts now view the deal as unfavorable for the Sixers because McCain helps a title-contending Thunder.

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