Cavaliers' Max Strus: Records first career triple-double
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Strus amassed 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds and 11 assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 120-110 loss to the Hornets.
Strus was more involved in the offense Sunday with Donovan Mitchell (knee), Darius Garland (back) and Caris LeVert (knee) all sitting out of the Cavs' regular-season finale. Strus took advantage of the expanded role as he registered the first triple-double of his career and a career-high 11 assists. He ends his first regular season in Cleveland averaging 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 32.0 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Season-high nine dimes vs. Clippers
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Strus closed with 20 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 120-118 loss to the Clippers.
Strus has recorded six-plus assists in three of his last four games, and he was one assist shy of matching his career high that he set in Jan. of 2023 with the Heat. His 20 points Sunday was the first time since Feb. 27 against the Mavericks that he's reached that mark as he drained four of the Cavaliers' 11 three-point makes. Since returning from an 11-game absence due to a right knee strain, Strus is averaging 13.1 points on 49.2 percent shooting, including 40.5 percent from three, 4.7 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 31.1 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Drills five triples in return
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Strus (knee) scored 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt) and added four rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 118-111 loss to the Hornets.
Making his return from a 12-game absence due to a right knee strain, Strus reclaimed his spot in the starting five while Caris LeVert headed to the bench. Strus didn't take long to get acclimated in his return, as he hit a triple in the game's opening minute and nailed four more over the course of the night to finish second to Jarrett Allen (24 points) among all Cavaliers players in scoring. The 27-year-old should hold down a starting role on the wing moving forward, but he'll likely lose out on some shot attempts if Donovan Mitchell (nose) is able to rejoin the Cleveland backcourt Friday versus the 76ers.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Will start Wednesday
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Strus (knee) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Strus is set to return from a 12-game absence, so he may have his minutes monitored in his first game back. He'll be joined in the first unit by Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, while Caris LeVert will head to the bench.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Upgraded to questionable
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Strus (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.
Strus ascending to questionable gives him a chance to return from a 12-game absence due to a right knee sprain. Sam Merrill has been an admirable fill-in of late, delivering 10.3 points and knocking down 41.2 percent of 7.3 threes per game across his last seven contests, but Strus would be valued reinforcements while Donovan Mitchell (nose) is amid an extended absence.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Out again Monday
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Strus (knee) won't play Monday against the Hornets.
Strus will miss his 12th straight game Monday and remains without a timetable for a return. His next chance to play will be Wednesday in a rematch versus Charlotte.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming
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Strus (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the the Heat.
Strus' absence streak will extend to 11 games Sunday due to a right knee strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Remains out for Friday's game
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Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Strus will be unavailable for a 10th consecutive game as he continues to deal with a knee injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to do so will be Sunday against Miami.
Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Strus hasn't played since March 3 and will miss a ninth straight game Wednesday. The Cavaliers' injury report continues to grow, with Donovan Mitchell (nose) the latest addition, so Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Sam Merrill and Marcus Morris are candidates for solid roles behind Darius Garland.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Will remain out Monday
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Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Strus is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to a strained right knee. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Miami, but the team hasn't provided a return timetable.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming
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Strus (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Rockets.
Strus' absence streak will extend to seven games Saturday due to a strained right knee. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Absence to continue Wednesday
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Strus (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Strus hasn't played since March 3 while dealing with a right knee strain. Cleveland has leaned heavily on Isaac Okoro in Strus' stead, and Okoro should continue to start Wednesday.
Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Strus will miss a fifth straight game due to a right knee strain. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said over the weekend that the sharpshooter's injury is just wear and tear from a long season, but the Cavaliers will likely remain cautious. Strus hadn't missed a game before this string of absences, and he's averaging 32.2 minutes per night across 60 appearances. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Another absence coming
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Strus (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Nets.
Strus' absence streak will extend to four games Sunday due to a right knee strain. Georges Niang will likely continue to start in his absence. Strus' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Ruled out for Friday
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Strus (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Minnesota.
Strus will miss his third straight game due to a right knee strain. With all of Strus, Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Evan Mobley (ankle) set to miss Friday's contest, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang and Dean Wade are likely to garner starts, while Caris LeVert should see an expanded role off the bench.
