The NBA has begun to game plan for Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. After the young guard caught the attention of the league when he scored 20-plus points in seven straight games, McCain has been held to 9-for-34 shooting combined over the previous two games.

McCain scored 15 points on 6-for-19 shooting, but showed improvement from Sunday's woeful performance vs. Clippers. “I just try to find anyway to make steps in the right direction,” he said.

The rookie has been one of the bright spots in the Sixers' dark season: "It's a great feeling having this kind of an impact on the team."