Impact Strus is still officially listed as questionable for Friday, but it sounds like he'll be available for Game 6 barring any setbacks. His official status will be determined closer to tipoff.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Expected to play in Game 6 Head coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday that Strus (hamstring) is expected to play Friday for Game 6 against Boston, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Listed questionable again Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 at Boston.
Impact This is the 12th game in a row for which Strus has been listed as questionable, but there's no reason to believe the hamstring injury he suffered more than a month ago is still an issue. The sharpshooter has gone brutally cold over the last two games, missing all 11 of his attempts from deep in Games 4 and 5.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inside Jimmy Butler's recent postseason struggles
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat had a historically bad night in Game 5. With Butler struggling, is this series all but over?MAY 26, 2022
The Heat should bench Kyle Lowry, Max Strus to stop the Celtics Miami isn't making anything close to injury excuses, but the writing is on the wall.
MAY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move a win from NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-8...MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat guard Max Strus goes to locker room, returns Max Strus missed just under seven minutes of game action.
MAY 26, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Available as expected Strus (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics.
Impact As expected, Strus will continue to play through his listed hamstring issue. He went 0-for-7 from the field in Game 4 and failed to record a statistic in 15 minutes. In the first three games of the series, he averaged 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.0 minutes.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back on injury report Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against Boston.
Impact Once more, Strus does not appear to be actually dealing with a hamstring issue, but he's included on the injury report nonetheless. The sharpshooter went cold in Monday's Game 4 blowout, going 0-of-7 from the field and 0-of-4 from deep in just 15 minutes of action.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat, Celtics now in a best-of-3 to decide the East title
BackMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat earlyMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to play Game 4 Strus (hamstring) will be available for Monday's Game 4 against Boston.
Impact Strus continues to be listed on the Heat's injury report, but there's no evidence to suggest he's still dealing with any sort of hamstring issue. Strus drilled four threes en route to 16 points in 34 minutes in Saturday's Game 3.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics Fans Won't Enjoy Max Strus' Slight Dig At TD Garden Crowd Max Strus took a slight dig at the TD Garden crowd Sunday while discussing the Miami Heat's Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics.
MAY 23, 2022 • NESN.COM
Heat's Herro, Celtics' Smart out for Game 4 of East finals
Celtics point guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart was ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against MiamiMAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to play Monday Strus (hamstring) is trending toward playing in Monday night's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston.
Impact While Strus has not missed any time or faced any limitations during the playoffs, the Heat continue to insist that he's battling a phantom hamstring injury. There's no reason to believe the sharpshooter won't be in the lineup at his usual shooting guard spot. With Tyler Herro (groin) out, Strus could be looking at an increased minutes-load.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trainer's room busy as Heat, Celtics prepare for Game 4
The Heat were embarrassed in Game 2, losing home-court advantage in their Eastern Conference finals matchup with BostonMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed as questionable again Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics on Monday.
Impact Strus continues to be listed as questionable but hasn't missed a game during the playoffs. Across 14 postseason contests, the undrafted wing out of DePaul has averaged 12.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 29.9 minutes per game.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drains four threes in win Strus accumulated 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 win over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern C...
Impact Strus has been a bit inconsistent with his scoring figures in recent games, but he continues to make an impact on offense and particularly from three-point range. He has made at least two treys in each of his last eight appearances, a span in which he's averaging 12.0 points per game while shooting 39.1 percent from deep.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Herro and the Heat visit Boston with 2-1 series lead
The Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the seriesMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Strus Postgame Interview - Game 3 ECF ' 2022 NBA Playoffs
MAY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Heat Alert: Miami beats Boston 109-103 for 2-1 series lead
Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds to lead Miami to a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finalsMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries abound in Heat's Game 3 win over Celtics
The Heat played the entire second half without top scorer Jimmy Butler, yet were able to beat back a late rally to beat the Celtics 109-103 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference fina...MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for Game 3 Strus (hamstring) is available for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact As expected, Strus will take the court despite being labeled with a hamstring injury. Since the start of Round 2, he's averaged 10.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 30.1 minutes.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Game 3 Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Strus continues to be listed as questionable but hasn't missed a game in the postseason. In the first two games of the current series, he's totaled 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Boston, Miami square off with series tied 1-1
The Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat in game three of the Eastern Conference finals with the series tied 1-1MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared to play Strus (hamstring) is available for Thursday's Game 2 against the Celtics, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact As expected, Strus will play despite the questionable label. He's scored in double figures in three straight games and has combined for 11 three-pointers during this stretch.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
