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Jared McCain is starting to play very well for the Oklahoma City Thunder
May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images I n Thursday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Trajan Langdon’s Detroit Pistons took a 2-0 lead against Tyrese Proctor’s Cleveland Cavaliers, with a 107-97 win. Proctor got a DNP again.
It’s not surprising for a rookie, but it must be frustrating for him. In the nightcap, Jared McCain’s Oklahoma City Thunder knocked off Luke Kennnard’s Los Angeles Lakers, 125-107, to go up 2-0. McCain finished with 18 points in 17 minutes, and shot 4-5 on his three point attempts.
Kennard, annually one of the NBA’s best three-point shooters, finished with 10 points on 4-5 from the floor. On Saturday, Mason Plumlee and the The San Antonio Spurs will take on the New York Knicks. If Plumlee gets a DNP, we probably won’t write about it.
There’s just not much there there. Pistons have a chance to make Trajan Langdon look like a genius Trajan Langdon’s knack for overcoming challenges sparks Detroit Pistons’ revival Fans livid with Jalen Duren and Pistons, beg for Trajan Langdon move in offseason Recap: Detroit Pistons president Trajan Langdon talks offseason plans in press conference 4 Major Reasons Why Cavaliers Are Down 0-2 Against Pistons In Second Round James Harden disappears in Game 2, and Cavaliers pay the price 3 Cavs to blame for tough Game 2 loss to Pistons Cavaliers coach drops blame on James Harden disaster against Pistons JB Bickerstaff reveals factor behind Pistons disrupting Cavaliers’ tactics Mccain Okc Hits 12 Points, Sparks Thunder Rotation Questions Jared McCain’s Hot Shooting Raises Questions for Oklahoma City Thunder’s Playoff Rotation Philadelphia 76ers Face Bench Scoring Crisis Following McCain Trade Rui and Luke Kennard are dialed in JJ Redick Discloses Luke Kennard Neck Injury During Playoffs Go to the DBR Boards to find Blue Healer Auctions || Drop us a line