Although the Oklahoma City Thunder haven't kept up with the blistering pace they set at the beginning of the season, the Thunder still lead the race for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference by 3.5 games.
Despite dealing with plenty of injuries this season, Oklahoma City has relied upon their defense and depth, defeating strong teams with or without their stars.
This was especially showcased at the beginning of the season, when Jalen Williams missed nearly 30 games due to a hand injury that he sustained in last year's championship run.
Oklahoma City earned another victory while shorthanded last night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers on the road without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell.
Given Oklahoma City's injuries and their pile of draft assets, the Thunder made a move at the trade deadline to add second-year guard Jared McCain.
Known for his personality online, McCain posted a vlog to YouTube recently, showcasing his journey from the airport in Philadelphia to the Paycom Center in Oklahoma after being traded.
Attempting to enter the building for the first time as a new member of the team, McCain's credentials didn't allow him in. Luckily for the Duke alum, last year's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was right there to save the day, making for a wholesome moment between the two new teammates.
While Gilgeous-Alexander is set to miss at least another week, McCain has already made two appearances for the Thunder and is averaging six points per game in 14 minutes per game.
McCain and the Thunder will have Tuesday off before returning to action Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns.
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