The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a thrilling victory over the Dallas Mavericks with a clutch 3-pointer from Max Strus, winning the game 121-119.
The Mavericks had a chance to win when Luka Doncic assisted for an easy dunk, giving them a 119-118 lead with just under 2 seconds remaining.
However, Strus received the inbound pass, took a single dribble, and nailed a shot from beyond half-court, sealing the win for the Cavaliers as time expired.
MAX STRUS WINS IT FROM BEHIND HALF COURT OMG pic.twitter.com/qYiqn1iiWE
— Cavaliers Nation (@WeAreCavsNation) February 28, 2024
Strus had an exceptional performance, scoring 21 points, including sinking four three-pointers in just over a minute during the fourth quarter.
It is worth noting that all of his baskets came from beyond the three-point arc, with his last shot being from considerably longer range.
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Meanwhile, Doncic had a remarkable game with 45 points, 14 assists, and nine rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome Strus’ heroics.
The victory propelled the Cavaliers to a 38-19 record, while the Mavericks dropped to 33-25.
This win marked Cleveland’s second consecutive victory after two disappointing losses following the All-Star break.
Additionally, the Cavaliers completed a season sweep over the Mavericks, having previously beaten them on December 27 and in this rematch.
Fans reacted as follows.
Cavs fans pic.twitter.com/r7bpdzlFLL
— Broad STweet 🔔🦅 (@Broad_STweet) February 28, 2024
WHAT AN ENDING!!!!!!!
MAX STRUS IS A GOD!!!!!!!#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/w6n12BlQuT
— Nick Paulus (@NickPaulus) February 28, 2024
OH MY GOD MAX STRUS FOR THE WINNXBXDHDSMDKDKDKDK pic.twitter.com/I7tJ73dyJi
— Ballsack Sports (@BallsackSports) February 28, 2024
A 60 foot game winner all net is unreal pic.twitter.com/YQSsBOWmnu
— Ballsack Sports (@BallsackSports) February 28, 2024
STRUS FROM 60 TO WIN IT!!!!!
— NBA University (@NBA_University) February 28, 2024
HE JUST SWISHED IT??? FROM BEYOND HALF COURT??? MAX STRUS??? https://t.co/ltrHsdZc0X
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) February 28, 2024
This is a terrible way to lose lmaoooo
— Sad herb (@losherb) February 28, 2024
Lucky shot
— RANDOMBLACKDUDE (@fukumean222) February 28, 2024
Yeah Mavs missing playoffs
— BRUTALLY Honest NBA Fan (@drkevindurant) February 28, 2024
INSANE GAME FROM HEAT LEGEND MAX🥺
— VALUE PICKS (@VALUEPICKS4) February 28, 2024
cavs got away with a win because of refs, you guys can thank the refs for that. so many missed calls. just a fraud win.
— Coffee (@Zack_Cof) February 28, 2024
Wish we had Breene on this call
"Gets it in Strus dribble to mid court gotta put it up, OH HE PUTS IT IN. MAX STRUS WINS THE GAME FROM BEYOND HALF-COURT"— SeeYeet (@JJokicSZN) February 28, 2024
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— OG (@OG389) February 28, 2024
