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Max Strus (Stagg) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-4) are alone at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The are 7-0 with Strus on the court and have won their last 10 games in double digits.

Strus is still finding his shooters touch as he shooting just under 28 percent on 5.1 3-point attempts. Despite his lack of scoring early into the season, Strus has been finding others ways to be productive.

The 28-year-old had a game-high +24 plus-minus despite playing just 25 minutes while coming off the bench.

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Cavs are playing good team basketball and it has resulted in lots wins. Unfortunately, they are not really talked about in depth like other top NBA teams.

Strus spoke with media after their win over Charlotte and talked about his team’s success and their stars.

He has been watching closely all season (one and off the bench) and recognizes his teams strong play. If others don’t, he feels they just are not paying attention.

“They don’t need anymore love,” Strus said. “It’s facts at this point. We got the best record in the NBA. We literally, legitimately, have four All-Stars.”

Strus on his All-Star teammates:

• Evan Mobley has been the best player on the court for several nights in a row.
• Donovan Mitchell is Donovan Mitchell.
• Darius Garland has been phenomenal.
• My favorite player Jarrett Allen has been sensational. There isn’t anything he can’t do. He just does everything a winning player does and doesn’t ask for anything in return.

Fans can vote for their favorite players for this years’ All-Star Game in San Francisco here.

NBA Games

• Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Charlotte Hornets, 115-105.
  • Max Strus (Stagg) already has two games (in seven games) with a +20 or more plus-minus. He had six occurrences in 70 games in 2023-2024.
    • Strus had nine points (3-9 FG, 1-5 FG, 2-2 FT) with three rebounds, four assists, a block, a turnover, and a +24 plus-minus in 25 minutes off the bench.
  • New Orleans Pelicans defeated Washington Wizards, 110-98.
    • Antonio Reeves (Simeon) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
    • Richaun Holmes (Lockport) did not play due to a coach’s decision.
• Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers, 119-115.
  • Fred VanVleet (Auburn) has played more than 40 minutes seven times this season and Houston is 5-2 in those games.
    • VanVleet had 15 points (5-12 FG< 3-8 3PT, 2-3 FT) with two rebounds, two assists, a steal, a block, and a -5 plus-minus
    • His 42 minutes were a game-high.
    • His one steal was a team-high tied with two others.
    • His one block was a team-high tied with two others.
  • Max Christie (Rolling Meadows) splits since starting are .489/.442/.917 during those 12 games.
    • Christie had 14 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3PT, 4-4 FT) with six rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a steal, a turnover, and a +14 plus-minus.
    • His +14 plus-minus was a team-high.
  • Anthony Davis (Perspectives) is up to 10 30/10 performances. He had 18 last season.
    • Davis had 30 points (10-18 FG, 2-4 3PT, 8-8 FT) with 13 rebounds (four offensive), two assists, five blocks, four turnovers, and a +7 plus-minus in 38 minutes.
    • His 30 points were a team-high.
    • His 10 made field goals were a team-high.
    • His 18 field goal attempts were a team-high.
    • His eight made free throws were a game-high.
    • His eight free throw attempts were a team-high.
    • His four offensive rebounds were a team-high.
    • His 13 rebounds were a team-high.
    • His five blocks were a game-high.
    • His four turnovers were a game-worst tied with Houston’s Amen Thompson.

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G League Games

• Maine Celtics defeated Birmingham Squadron, 103-90.
  • Drew Peterson (Libertyville) had 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-11 3PT) with five rebounds (one offensive), nine assists, a steal, four turnovers, and a +6 plus-minus in 38 minutes.
    • His 38 minutes were a team-high.
    • His five made 3-pointers were a team-high tied with Baylor Scheierman.
    • His 11 3-point attempts were a team-high tied with Baylor Scheierman.
    • His nine assists were a game-high.
    • His four turnovers were a team-worst.
• Stockton Kings defeated Rip City Remix, 118-111.
  • Chasson Randle (Rock Island) had two points (1-1 FT) with an assist, two turnovers, and a +1 plus-minus in four minutes off the bench.
    • This was Randle’s debut for the Kings.