76ers' Jared McCain hospitalized after scary fall during preseason game

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was hospitalized on Wednesday night following a scary incident during a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets.

McCain drove to the basket in the fourth quarter and put up a floater. He missed the shot and vied for the offensive rebound when he fell hard onto the court and smacked the back of his head.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Jared McCain, #20, looks to make his move against Brooklyn Nets star Dennis Schroder, #17, during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

The referees immediately stopped the game as McCain writhed in pain.

76ers head coach Nick Nurse told reporters McCain was taken to the hospital as he struggled to breathe.

"It was rough," Nurse said, via ESPN. "He's going to the hospital to get checked out. Obviously, he was having trouble breathing there, maybe got the wind knocked out of him, not sure what was going on there, but never quite seen one like that before, so let's hope he's OK and see what the report is from the hospital."

Philadelphia selected McCain with the No. 16 overall pick out of Duke in June. He averaged 12.8 points and 4.6 rebounds with the Blue Devils.

Philadelphia 76ers star Jared McCain, #20, reacts to falling onto the court as Ricky Council IV, #14, looks over him during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Oct.