Max Strus (Stagg) put on a show in his homecoming at the Kaseya Center.
Cavs now lead the series 3-0.
NBA Scores
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Miami Heat, 124-87. Max Strus (Stagg) started for the Cavs. He had 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-9 3PT) with nine rebounds (three offensive), five assists, and a +18 plus-minus in 31 minutes. His four made 3-pointers were a game-high tied with Miami’s Bam Adebayo. His nine attempts were a game-high. His three offensive rebounds were team-high. Strus is 11-for-22 from beyond the arc in this series. Cleveland leads the series 3-0.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Memphis Grizzlies, 117-115. John Konchar (West Chicago) came off the Memphis bench one last time for this season. He had four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 3PT) with six rebounds (one offensive), two assists, a steal, a block, a turnover, and a game-worst -14 plus-minus in 16 minutes. Konchar went the whole season without scoring in double-figures. Oklahoma City sweep Memphis to win the opening series.
Denver Nuggets defeated Los Angeles Clippers, 101-95. Clippers rookie Cam Christie (Rolling Meadows) did not play in the loss. Series is tied at two.
Golden State Warriors defeated Houston Rockets, 104-93. Fred VanVleet (Auburn) started for Houston in the loss. He had a team-high 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3PT, 4-4 FT) with four rebounds, three assists, a steal, three turnovers, and a game-worst -16 plus-minus in 41 minutes. His 41 minutes were a game-high tied with Warriors’ Stephen Curry, His three 3-pointers were a team-high tied with two others. His four free throws were a team-high tied with Steven Adams. Lastly, his one steal was a team-high tied with four others. Golden State leads the series 2-1.
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