Max Strus

Seemingly safe after surviving Max Strus’ first 3-point avalanche, the Dallas Mavericks had no idea that his historic, unforgettable night was only just beginning. Even after a breathtaking barrage that included four triples over a three-minute span, Strus and the Cleveland Cavaliers remained in dire need of one more miracle, and only 2.6 seconds left to do so. Trusting in a right wrist that hadn’t failed him to that point, Strus inbounds the ball, quickly receiving it back after generating a running start. Summoning the perfect mixture of power and touch, Strus connects on a crowd-rocking, 59-foot bomb, stealing victory from the jaws of defeat with the second-longest game-winning shot in NBA history. Heroic in a game that featured 25 lead changes, the first-year Cavalier commanded the last word, pouring in 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, two blocks, seven 3-pointers, and clutch defensive stops throughout in the win on February 27, 2024.