The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t need a lot of help. Even so, they got a prime reinforcement without making any trades. Max Strus got off to a slow start to the season after missing a big chunk with a foot injury he sustained during the preseason.
Strus chipped in 13 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 127-117 victory over the Pacers.
One of the things that may have hurt Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat was the departure of Max Strus.
Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.
Andrew Nembhard scored 19 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 points and nine rebounds and the Indiana Pacers ended NBA-leading Cleveland’s winning streak at 12 games, beating the Cavaliers 108-93 on Sunday night.
The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers enter Sunday's home game against the Indiana Pacers with a chance to extend the Cavs' winning streak to 13.
The NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers fell in Sunday's home game against the Indiana Pacers with a chance to extend their winning streak to 13.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Indiana Pacers 127-117, ending their six-game winning streak. Donovan Mitchell led with 35 points.
Heading into a matchup between the NBA's top teams, the Cavs and Thunder are both dealing with injuries to key players.
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Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley