Joel Embiid, playing 33 minutes in his second game this season for the 76ers (2-10), had 20 points and eight rebounds. Rookie guard Jared McCain scored 29 points, his fourth straight game of 23 or more, before fouling out with 4:56 remaining. Paul George ...

Joel Embiid got off to a dominant start, but clearly ran out of gas. Paul George never found an offensive groove. And Jared McCain could not maintain his blistering scoring pace before fouling out. That all led to the 76ers’ eighth loss in their first 10 games to continue their disastrous start to a much-anticipated season,

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers fall short to the Orlando Magic in a critical NBA Cup loss on the road.

After a dazzling performance on Wednesday, 76ers guard Jared McCain has emerged as the new front-runner to win Rookie of the Year.

McCain leapfrogs Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick by the Hawks, who has also impressed during the NBA’s early going. Risacher remains one of the favorites at +450. Grizzlies center Zach Edey, who was the preseason favorite at most major sportsbooks, has the third-best odds at +500.

Jared McCain discusses making Philadelphia 76ers and NBA rookie history with his performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers.