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Illinois Hoops Update- December 12- Strus Return Part Two

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Max Strus (Stagg) is no longer returning on Friday against the Washington Wizards. Strus has been out since the start of the season after spraining his ankle during a non-team workout with a personal trainer. Cleveland is 21-4 and at the top of the Eastern Conference. Last season, the Cavs were 43-27 when…

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December 12, 2024

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Max Strus (Stagg) is no longer returning on Friday against the Washington Wizards.

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Strus has been out since the start of the season after spraining his ankle during a non-team workout with a personal trainer.

Cleveland is 21-4 and at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Last season, the Cavs were 43-27 when Strus played and just 5-7 when was out.

NBA Games

Sacramento Kings defeated New Orleans Pelicans, 111-109.
- Antonio Reeves (Simeon) attempted no field goals for the second time this season. The other game came on November 4 against Portland Trail Blazers.
  - Reeves had an offensive rebound, an assist, and a +3 plus-minus in three minutes off the bench.
Boston Celtics defeated Detroit Pistons, 123-99.
- Drew Peterson (Libertyville) with his third game in double-digit
  - Peterson had five points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-3 FT) with three rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a turnover, and a +12 plus-minus in 19 minutes off the bench.

G League Games

Mexico City Capitanes defeated Memphis Hustle, 107-91.
- Malachi Smith (Belleville West) had 21 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3PT, 2-3 FT) with six rebounds (three offensive), two assists, a steal, a block, two turnovers, and a -12 plus-minus in 38 minutes.
- Lucas Williamson (Whitney Young) had 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-8 3PT, 1-3 FT) with five rebounds, two assists, two steals, a block, four turnovers, and a -12 plus-minus in 26 minutes.
San Diego Clippers defeated Salt Lake City Clippers, 115-113, in overtime.
- Justin Harmon (Curie) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
- Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) had 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-1 FT) with four rebounds, two assists, two steals, a turnover, and a -3 plus-minus in 34 minutes.
- RayJ Dennis (Oswego East) had 24 points (9-17 FG, 1-7 3PT, 4-4 FT) with five rebounds (one offensive), 12 assists, a steal, two blocks, four turnovers, and a +3 plus-minus in 42 minutes.
- His 24 points were a game-high and a season/career-high.
- His 12 assists were a game-high and a season/career-high.