Jared McCain’s hot shooting has powered Oklahoma City to a commanding break-time cushion over Washington.
On Saturday, the No. 10 Thunder (7-2) built a 57-36 halftime lead over the No. 19 Wizards (4-5), stretching a six-point first-quarter edge by outscoring Washington 32-17 in the second. Jared McCain has 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has added 16. Alexandre Sarr leads Washington with 13 points and 11 rebounds, but Tre Johnson is 0-for-5 from three. After the break, watch whether Sarr’s work on the glass can spark a Wizards push—and whether Oklahoma City keeps getting efficient scoring from McCain.
Key Performers
Jared McCain, Thunder: 17 points, 7-of-8 FG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: 16 points Alexandre Sarr, Wizards: 13 points, 11 rebounds