Strus Soars With Mitchell's Hops: Cavs Deliver Monster Dunk Against Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to level their 2025 NBA Playoff series with the Indiana Pacers at 1-1 during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

Cavaliers' superstar shooting guard Donovan Mitchell spearheaded the team with 21 points in the first half, concluding with an incredible performance. poster dunk over the extended arms of Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, allowing Cleveland to take an 11-point lead into halftime.

To start the second part of the evening, it was Cleveland's deadly scoring threat that followed the playbook laid out by Mitchell.

With 6 minutes and 51 seconds left in the third quarter, Cleveland’s overlooked sharpshooter Max Strus elevated for an impressive(parseFloat) one-handed throwdown , igniting the passion of the Cleveland crowd.

"TNT’s play-by-play announcer Spero Dedes couldn’t help but remark, 'Max Strus is channeling his inner Donovan Mitchell right now!'" he shouted after witnessing the impressive athletic display from the sharp-shooting 29-year-old.

The powerful dunk provided Strus with 16 points for the game, giving the Cavaliers an 81-61 advantage midway through the third period.

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