76ers' Mac McClung: Leads teams in points and assists
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McClung recorded 30 points (8-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists and four rebounds in 40 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 win over Rio Grande.
McClung notched team highs in points and assists during the Blue Coats' championship win. Across 53 G League appearances, the 24-year-old averaged 19.4 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 28.2 minutes per game. He was recalled to the NBA club following the Blue Coats' win, but he's not expected to feature in Philadelphia's postseason rotation.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Ends on strong note
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McClung posted 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and nine assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 134-105 win over Brooklyn.
McClung ended his regular season with easily the best game of his career. Like many teams, the 76ers went with their fringe players on the final day, affording McClung an opportunity to shine. He didn't disappoint, falling just short of his first career triple-double. His long-term future remains uncertain, so managers should just enjoy this for what it was.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Scores five points in eight minutes
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McClung amassed five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in eight minutes during Friday's 136-131 overtime victory over the Hawks.
McClung, fresh off a G League title with the Delaware Blue Coats, played in his first NBA game of the season, much to the delight of fans everywhere. With the 76ers resting all of their stars, McClung got into the rotation, albeit for just eight minutes. Despite winning this year's dunk contest, he has not been able to translate his popularity into meaningful playing time.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Pops for 35 points
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McClung registered 35 points (11-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 win over Rio Grande.
McClung scored a playoff-high 35 points, and if it weren't for Jaden Springer's 43, he would've been the highest-scoring player in Game 1 of the G League Finals. The Blue Coats need to win one of the next two games to be crowned 2022-23 G League champs.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Solid outing in win
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McClung mustered 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 108-94 win over Long Island.
McClung failed to connect from deep, but he provided solid all-around production to help Delaware advance to the G League Showcase Cup Championship. The NBA Slam Dunk Champion figures to play a prominent role during the three-game series.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Strong play in win
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McClung recorded 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 104-99 win over Capital City.
McClung finished second on the team in scoring behind Jaden Springer and dished out a team-high five assists. The Blue Coats' backcourt duo will look to star once again during the G League Eastern Conference semifinals.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Returns with mixed results
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McClung (hamstring) posted 14 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 loss to Fort Wayne.
McClung returned to action for the regular-season finale after missing a game due to a hamstring issue. He struggled with his shot and was limited to 20 minutes, but it's encouraging to see him back on the court ahead of the G League playoffs.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Another 20-point game
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McClung managed 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and two rebounds in 27 minutes during Saturday's 119-112 loss to Windy City.
McClung was efficient from the field and scored at least 20 points for the eighth time over his past nine appearances. Across 48 games, he's averaging 19.0 points per contest while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 42.7 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Lights out from deep
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McClung totaled 33 points (10-16 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 loss to Texas.
McClung caught fire from deep and scored his most points since Feb. 11, when he posted 35 in a win over Wisconsin. Across 47 appearances, he's averaging 19.0 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: All-around effort in win
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McClung tallied 27 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 148-116 win over Texas.
McClung was efficient from the field and notched his sixth 20-plus-point game over his past seven appearances. He also dished out at least eight assists for the ninth time this season.
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76ers' Mac McClung: All-around performance in win
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McClung registered 21 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, two steals and one rebound in 27 minutes during Thursday's 127-112 win over the Raptors 905.
McClung has scored at least 20 points in five consecutive games. During that stretch, he has made multiple threes in each game and shot 53.1 percent from deep (17-for-32).
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76ers' Mac McClung: Scores team-high 29 points
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McClung produced 29 points (11-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three assists, two steals and one rebound in 32 minutes during Friday's 122-117 win over Westchester.
McClung was efficient from the field and scored at least 25 points for a third consecutive contest. Across 42 appearances, he's averaging 18.5 points while shooting 49.9 percent from the field and 41.5 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Stellar performance in win
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McClung posted 31 points (11-17 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 147-126 win over Westchester.
McClung has posted back-to-back efficient outings and notched his highest-scoring game since he tallied 35 (11-14 FG, 7-8 3Pt) in a win over the Wisconsin Herd on Feb. 11. Over 41 appearances, McClung is averaging 18.2 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from deep.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Scores team-high 26 points
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McClung totaled 26 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, one rebound and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 125-124 win over the Capital City Go-Go.
McClung had struggled out of the break, but he posted his best outing Monday since winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Across 40 G League appearances, the 24-year-old is averaging 17.9 points, 5.5 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Double-doubles in loss
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McClung managed 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-8 3Pt), 12 assists, five rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's 111-107 loss to Motor City.
McClung is just two for his last 12 from deep, but he still managed to score in double figures Friday and dished out a season-high 12 assists en route to his first double-double since Dec. 1. Across 38 G League appearances, the 24-year-old is averaging 17.8 points and 5.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per game.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Falls flat Wednesday
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McClung managed seven points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists and four rebounds in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Fresh off winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, McClung was ice cold from the field during Delaware's first game after the break. The dynamic point guard was able to somewhat salvage his offensive production by dishing out a season-high seven assists, but the Blue Coats are looking for better scoring outputs from McClung moving forward.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Wins Slam Dunk Contest
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McClung won the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday's All-Star Night.
McClung was simply spectacular during the dunk contest, and even though Trey Murphy was a respectable opponent in the final round, McClung thoroughly dominated and scored two perfect dunks to seal the victory with a 540-degree move that lifted everybody off their seats. He signed a two-way deal with the Sixers earlier this month, but he's not expected to crack the team's rotation for the stretch run of the regular season.
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76ers' Mac McClung: Inks two-way deal
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Philadelphia signed McClung to a two-way contract Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
McClung had been playing for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 18.3 points and 5.3 assists across 35 appearances. The high-flying guard will compete in the Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend and will get a chance to acclimate himself at the NBA level over the next few days. However, barring numerous injuries, he's unlikely to garner a large enough role for Philadelphia to crack fantasy relevancy this season.
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Mac McClung: Scores 22 points
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McClung managed 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one block in 25 minutes during Saturday's 129-120 win over the Hustle.
McClung was efficient from the field en route to his sixth straight game in double figures. During that stretch, he's scored at least 20 points three times, including a season-high 40 points against the Herd on Jan. 16.
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Mac McClung: Scores team-high 25 points
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McClung produced 25 points (11-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 124-102 win over the Squadron.
McClung was efficient from the field en route to a team-high 25 points. Across 30 appearances with Delaware, the 24-year-old is averaging 18.2 points per game while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from deep.
