Over the past week, one of the biggest storylines around the Philadelphia 76ers has been the play of Jared McCain. He has been given the chance to get extended minutes, and has been making the most of the opportunity.

The Sixers needed somebody to step in and provide something on that side of the floor. That guy with the rookie in just his ninth NBA game. Jared McCain provided 27 points, 23 after halftime, and led the Sixers to a 107-105 overtime win over the Hornets.

The other standout for the Sixers in this game was rookie Jared McCain. He came alive down the stretch en route to posting a career-high 27 points. Without the production from this duo, Philly would have found themselves with a 1-8 record to start the year.