Miami takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Philadelphia
The Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the seriesMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Listed questionable for Game 2 Strus (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the 76ers.
Impact Strus carried the same designation into Monday's Game 1, but there's little reason to believe he's actually dealing with a hamstring injury, as the Heat look to be employing some gamesmanship with their injury reports. Strus has started all six of Miami's postseason contests, and over the last three games, he's played 36, 32 and 33 minutes, respectively. He finished Monday's Game 1 victory over Philly with just five points (1-7 3Pt) and five boards.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Monday Strus (hamstring) is available for Monday's Game 1 against the 76ers, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Strus was listed as questionable for Game 1, but the issue was never expected to be too serious. The 6-foot-5 wing scored at least 12 points in each of the final four games of the Heat's opening-round series win and is expected to garner a similar workload Monday.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hamstring issue Strus is questionable for Monday's Game 1 against the 76ers due to a hamstring injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Strus scored at least 12 points in each of the final four games of the Heat's opening-round series, but he apparently picked up a hamstring issue as well. He's currently one of six players listed as questionable on Miami's injury report, so as of now, it's unclear what the Heat's rotation will look like Monday.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat know that even without Embiid, 76ers will be challenge
In Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s mind, the injury situation with Joel Embiid doesn’t doom the Philadelphia 76ersMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler, Morris, Heat fined by NBA for actions in Hawks game
The NBA fined two Miami Heat players and the team itself a total of $55,000 on Thursday, over two incidents in the team’s series-clinching win earlier this week against the Atlanta...APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong play continues Strus provided 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 97-94 win over the Hawks.
Impact Strus scored at least 12 points in each of the final four games of the series, notably hitting 15 three-pointers during that stretch. He seems to have earned coach Erik Spoelstra's trust over Duncan Robinson this season, which was a surprising development. At this point, however, it's expected that Strus continues to be an impact player for the Heat in Round 2.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat hold off Hawks 97-94, reach Eastern semifinals
Victor Oladipo scored 23 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved into the Eastern Conference semifinals by beating the Atlanta Hawks 97-94APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memphis' Ja Morant wins NBA's Most Improved Player award
Ja Morant has been named the NBA's Most Improved PlayerAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami tries to clinch series in game 5
The Miami Heat look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Atlanta Hawks in game fiveAPRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 20 points in loss Strus amassed 20 points (7-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-3 FT), one rebound and one assist in 29 minutes during Friday's 111-110 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Strus has seen his scoring increase with every passing game, and this was the first time he reached the 20-point plateau since April 3, when he scored 23 points in a regular-season win over the Raptors. He's averaging 14.3 points per game while shooting 39.1 percent from deep in the current series against Atlanta and could be a decent DFS play going forward due to his scoring prowess, though he doesn't offer a lot of value in other categories.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young hits floater with 4.4 left, Hawks beat Heat 111-110
Trae Young hit a floater in the lane with 4.4 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat top-seeded Miami 111-110 on Friday night, cu...APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes for 14 points in victory Strus provided 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 115-105 win over the Hawks.
Impact Strus only scored nine points in the series opener but took a step forward in this one, as he was one of two starters that recorded double-digit points while Miami took a two-game lead in the series. Dating back to the regular season, Strus has now scored in double digits in five of his last seven appearances, though he occupies a secondary role in the offense behind players such as Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, or even a bench option like Tyler Herro.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Butler scores 45, Heat defeat Hawks 115-105 for 2-0 lead
Jimmy Butler scored a playoff career-high 45 points, including a personal 7-0 run in the final moments, and the Miami Heat held off the Atlanta Hawks 115-105 in Game 2 of their Eas...APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat Game 1 updates: John Collins returns for Hawks; Max Strus in starting lineup; Cody Martin visits The Atlanta Hawks had forward John Collins, the West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman product, back in their mix for Sunday’ s playoff opener agai...
APRIL 17, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Heat Game 1 updates: John Collins returns for Hawks; Max Strus in starting lineup; Cody Martin visits The Atlanta Hawks had forward John Collins, the West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman product, back in their mix for Sunday’ s playoff opener agai...
APRIL 17, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Miami Heat's Max Strus: `I Never Thought I'd Be In The NBA' Strus had to overcome a lot to make the league
APRIL 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Catches fire from deep Strus put up 23 points (7-10 FG, 7-9 3PT, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in the 114-109 win over Toronto on Sunday.
Impact With Jimmy Butler being held out, Strus saw a significant boost in production. After averaging just 10.4 points per game in his last 10 contests, the third-year guard seemingly couldn't miss from three-point land and finished as Miami's leading scorer.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lowry has 16 points, 10 assists as Heat beat Raptors 114-109
Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 10 assists against his former team, Max Strus scored all of his 23 points in the second half, and the Miami Heat beat the Toronto Raptors 114-109APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Miami
Toronto will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Raptors face MiamiAPRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler scores 22, Heat beat Bulls 127-109 for 50th win
Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro added 19 apiece, and the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 127-109APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available Saturday Strus (shoulder) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Impact Strus will play through the shoulder issue and could be in line for a third straight start. He's totaled 22 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, three assists and two blocks over the past two.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with shoulder injury Strus is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to a right shoulder contusion.
Impact Strus has drawn back-to-back starts ahead of a healthy Duncan Robinson, but he's now dealing with a shoulder injury that may sideline him for the first time since Feb. 26. If he's ruled out, Robinson will likely reclaim his spot in the starting lineup.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami Heat's Max Strus Flourishing In New Role Strus has made an impact in his past two starts
MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Hits four threes in road win Strus racked up 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 victory over Boston.
Impact Making his second straight start at shooting guard with Duncan Robinson coming off the bench, Strus took advantage of the opportunity, drilling four threes and adding three steals and two blocks to reward fantasy managers who plugged him into their DFS lineups. For now, the Heat appear to be leaning toward Strus at shooting guard over Robinson, but that's subject to change, given how Miami has handled its lineups throughout the season.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
