Jared McCain's career-night kept the scrappy Sixers afloat in loss to Cavaliers Jared McCain is proving that he is much better than people thought. The undermanned 76ers showed they are scrappy, while the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers are a well-balanced team.

McCain had 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting in the loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. This comes after he had 27 points, 23 in the second half, in Sunday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Overall, the No. 16 pick in the 2024 draft is averaging 11.5 points while shooting 45.6% from the floor and 35.9% from deep in 10 games.

Down two starters, Jared McCain responded with a sensational game to lead the 76ers to a win over the Hornets to snap a five-game losing streak.