Jared McCain Sends Out Viral Instagram Post After Hornets-76ers Game

Jared McCain made a post to Instagram after Sunday's victory.

Nov 10, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) reacts after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

On Sunday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Charlotte Hornets at the Wells Fargo Center.

The game was a thriller, as the 76ers won by a score of 107-105 (in overtime) to improve to 2-7 in their first nine games.

Rookie Jared McCain had the best game of his young career with 27 points, three rebounds and two assists while shooting 10/18 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Via The NBA: "No. 16 pick Jared McCain had himself a night in the @sixers THRILLING overtime win!

🔔 27 PTS (career high)

🔔 23 in 2H/OT

🔔 55.6 FG%"

No. 16 pick Jared McCain had himself a night in the @sixers THRILLING overtime win!

🔔 27 PTS (career high)
🔔 23 in 2H/OT
🔔 55.6 FG% pic.twitter.com/w1D88OkuRA

— NBA (@NBA) November 11, 2024

After the big game, McCain made a post to Instagram that had over 100,000 likes in five hours.

McCain captioned his post: "Let’s keep going ❤️💙"

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A post shared by Jared Mccain (@jmccain24)

McCain is now averaging 10.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 45.9% from the field and 34.5% from the three-point range in nine games.

The 76ers have dealt with a lot of injuries, so the former Duke star has an opportunity to play a significant role on the team.

They will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.

JARED MCCAIN GOES FOR A CAREER-HIGH ON 56% SHOOTING TO HELP THE SIXERS WIN VS. THE HORNETS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/fEvBvSeqkl

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 11, 2024

As for the Hornets, they dropped to 4-6 in their first ten games.

LaMelo Ball had 38 points in 41 minutes.

Following the 76ers, they will resume action on Tuesday evening when they travel to Florida for a showdown with Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic.