Max Strus’ move to the Cleveland Cavaliers has been good for both him and the team.
Since joining the team, he has improved his average to 14.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4 assists and has started in all of his 22 games.
He is clearly playing better than he did during his time with the Miami Heat.
In fact, Nick Karns has pointed out that Strus had two double-doubles in the first 189 games of his career.
In only a few months with the Cavaliers, Strus has had three double-doubles.
Fun fact:
Max Strus had 2 double doubles in the first 189 games of his career.
Since joining the Cavaliers, Max Strus has 3 double doubles in just 21 games. 👀#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/XpUBx7EYFK
— Nick Karns (@karnsies817) December 9, 2023
Strus’ first game with the Cavaliers was a double-double, with him scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds in the team’s opening-night game against the Brooklyn Nets.
Just a few nights later, he was at it again with 21 points and 11 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers.
His latest double-double of the season came a few weeks ago with 20 points and 11 rebounds when facing off against the Toronto Raptors.
It feels like Strus has hit his stride with the Cavaliers and has been allowed to take his game to the next level.
He is scoring quite well during nearly every game and, more importantly, is playing skillfully with his other teammates.
He fits into the rotation with ease and has built a strong chemistry with his peers in a matter of only a few months.
On Friday night, the Cavaliers took down the Miami Heat 111-99, and Strus posted 11 points and 7 rebounds during that game.
Cleveland has now won three games in a row for only the second time this season.
Next up will be a game against the Orlando Magic and then back-to-back games against the Boston Celtics.
Will Strus score another double-double during those games?
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