The Cleveland Cavaliers recently played an exhilarating Game 2 of their Round 2 playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. After a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Cavaliers aimed to level the series in this pivotal matchup. However, a critical blunder by Max Strus in the closing seconds dramatically shifted the momentum, leaving fans in shock about the outcome.
With a mere minute ticking away on the clock, the Cavaliers were clinging to a 7-point lead. However, Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam each delivered impressive shots, reducing the deficit.
As the clock dipped to just 27 seconds, Max Strus found himself with a golden opportunity to set his team up for success by inbounding the basketball. Unfortunately, he couldn’t execute that pivotal play.
Someone check on Max Strus man pic.twitter.com/fRoDeetxWd
— ¹⁰ (@HoodiGarland) May 7, 2025
Strus committed a crucial error with an ill-fated pass that Andrew Nembhard snagged. This blunder set the stage for Tyrese Haliburton to step up to the free-throw line. Though Haliburton initially missed the free throw, his quick thinking allowed him to recover the ball, skillfully dribble down the court, and then launch an astonishing game-winning three-pointer. The last-minute mistake caused the Cavaliers to lose the game, with a final score of 119-120.
Cavaliers Fans Call Out Max Strus For Costly Mistake
Following Max Strus’s post-game interview, making waves on social media, Cavaliers fans unleashed their thoughts in the comments section. A slew of supporters took to calling him out for a pivotal mistake during the game’s dying moments, a fateful error that ultimately sealed the team’s defeat.
One fan said, “He threw the game away.”
He threw the game away
— Shedeur & Denzel enjoyer (@WardenSzn) May 7, 2025
Another fan said, “Most punch able white dude in the NBA.”
Most punch able white dude in the NBA.
— Herbal T (@TheHerbalT) May 7, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “Ty Jerome and Strus face killing me bruh.”
Ty Jerome and Strus face killing me bruh
— Ryan (@topofgame5986) May 7, 2025
A sports enthusiast said, “His turnover at the end was probably the main reason we lost. He should be upset.”
His turnover at the end was probably the main reason we lost. He should be upset
— Edubz Mcgee (@EvanRoath) May 7, 2025
Another fan said, “He should be pissed, he should also figure out how to inbound pass.”
He should be pissed, he should also figure out how to inbound pass.
— julie speels (@jspeels) May 7, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “I hope he get traded fuck u max.“
I hope he get traded fuck u max
— alex (@umalex5) May 7, 2025
The Cavaliers are currently 0-2 in the second round of the playoffs against the Pacers. They will play Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.