Strus contributed 23 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Saturday's 129-100 loss to the Nets.
Strus continues to come off the bench since the acquisition of Kevin Love, but the former has been a more reliable producer than the latter of late. The undrafted sharpshooter out of DePaul is averaging 14.2 points, 2.8 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 30.8 minutes over his past five appearances and is shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 41.0 percent from deep during that stretch.
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Heat's Max Strus: Explodes for 20 points off bench
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Strus had 20 points (7-16 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Saturday's 113-99 loss to the Bulls.
Strus wasn't very efficient from the field but still managed to top the 20-point mark for the first time since Feb. 13, when he posted 23 points as a starter in a loss to Denver. The sharpshooter has now played at least 30 minutes in back-to-back contests since seeing only seven minutes in a four-point win over Utah on March 13. As long as he's garnering this type of playing time, Strus can be a reliable fantasy asset, but his sporadic role makes him difficult to trust in the long run.
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Heat's Max Strus: Scores 14 points off bench
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Strus accumulated 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 26 minutes during Friday's 119-115 win over the Cavaliers.
Strus made his presence felt off the bench and scored in double digits for the first time since March 1, as his recent outings had been subpar at best. Over his last 10 games, the sharpshooter is averaging 8.9 points per game while shooting 42.5 percent from the field and a meager 32.1 percent from deep.
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Heat's Max Strus: Returns to second unit
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Strus will not start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Strus received a spot start Monday with Kevin Love (ribs) sidelined but will rejoin the reserves Wednesday with Love active. In his last six appearances, Strus has averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 22.0 minutes.
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Heat's Max Strus: Starting Monday
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Strus is starting Monday's contest against the Hawks.
After six straight games coming off the bench, Strus will officially make his 28th start of the season Monday. Across the DePaul product's first 27 contests while acting as a starter, Strus is averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 34.7 minutes per game.
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Heat's Max Strus: Scores 13 points off bench
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Strus produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-96 loss to Philadelphia.
The Heat struggled massively on offense in this 23-point loss to the 76ers, but Strus was one of the few bright spots, coming off the bench to record his sixth double-digit scoring performance over his last eight outings. Strus is settled in his role as a scoring threat off the bench, but he's averaging just 11.7 points per game while shooting 40.4 percent from the field since the start of February. Those figures aren't exactly appealing for fantasy purposes, though he's still productive enough to be rostered in most formats.
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Heat's Max Strus: Good to go Wednesday
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Strus (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Strus moved from questionable to probable earlier in the day Wednesday, so he seemed to be trending in the right direction ahead of the opening tip. Strus should claim his usual role as a key bench contributor. He is coming off a 13-point effort against the Sixers over 24 minutes last time out.
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Heat's Max Strus: Upgraded to probable
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Strus (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
Strus was initially questionable for Wednesday's matchup due to his sore right ankle, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. He's come off the bench in his last three appearances and has averaged 6.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game across that span.
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Heat's Max Strus: Nabs questionable tag
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Strus is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Philadelphia due to right ankle soreness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Strus is questionable to potentially miss his first game since Nov. 25 on Wednesday. Duncan Robinson, Victor Oladipo and Caleb Martin are candidates to receive extended minutes in his potential absence.
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Heat's Max Strus: Returns to bench
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Strus isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus Milwaukee.
Strus will be replaced by Tyler Herro in the starting lineup Friday. The 26-year-old Strus is averaging 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 34.2 minutes across his last five games.
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Heat's Max Strus: Scores 23 with 20 shots
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Strus provided 23 points (8-20 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Monday's 112-108 loss to the Nuggets.
Tyler Herro (knee) and Victor Oladipo (ankle) were both out against the Nuggets, so Strus entered the starting unit and didn't disappoint. The former DePaul standout has scored in double digits in five of his last six outings. It remains to be seen if he'll be a starter when the Heat takes on the Nets in their final game before the All-Star break.
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Heat's Max Strus: Available Monday
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Strus (shoulder) is available Monday against the Nuggets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Strus was probable ahead of Monday's matchup and will be able to suit up despite his right shoulder irritation. Tyler Herro (knee) and Victor Oladipo (ankle) are both out against the Nuggets, so Strus will enter the starting lineup and should continue to see increased run after averaging 36.5 minutes per game over his last two appearances.
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Heat's Max Strus: Likely available Monday
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Strus is probable for Monday's matchup against Denver due to right shoulder irritation.
Strus has dealt with the shoulder issue throughout the campaign, but he hasn't missed a contest since Nov. 25. His official availability likely won't be known until closer to Monday's 7:30 p.m. ET tip, but it doesn't seem like he's in any danger of missing the contest. He's operated off the bench in eight straight games, totaling 10.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 25.4 minutes during that stretch.
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Heat's Max Strus: Minutes on rise
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Strus finished Saturday's 107-103 win overtime victory over the Magic with 12 points (4-12 FG, 4-11 3Pt), seven assists and four rebounds.
Strus ended up playing 30-plus minutes in both ends of the Heat's Friday and Saturday back-to-back set, with the continued absence of Victor Oladipo (ankle) affording Strus some additional opportunities off the bench. Though the Heat aren't ruling Oladipo out from playing in either of the Heat's final two games before the All-Star break, Strus shouldn't be in store for too steep of a downgrade in playing time even if Oladipo manages to suit up for at least one of those contests.
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Heat's Max Strus: Pops for 17 points in loss
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Strus had 17 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist in 29 minutes during Thursday's 106-104 loss to the Knicks.
Strus dropped five triples en route to 17 points, only the second time he has scored more than 16 points in the past 11 games. While this was certainly a solid performance, the fact Victor Oladipo (ankle) was out needs to be factored in. As long as the Heat are relatively healthy, Strus should be viewed as nothing more than a situational streamer for anyone needing perimeter production.
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Heat's Max Strus: Cleared for action
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Strus (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Magic, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Strus was considered probable due to shoulder irritation, so it's not surprising to see him available for a 30th straight game. After back-to-back scoreless outings off the bench, Strus was reinserted into the starting lineup Tuesday and posted 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals. However, with the majority of Miami's regulars available, Strus figures to revert to a bench role Friday. Across 22 games as a reserve, he's averaged 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 26.4 minutes.
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Heat's Max Strus: Probable against Orlando
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Strus is probable for Friday's game against the Magic due to shoulder irritation, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Strus drew the start Tuesday against Boston and tallied 13 points, seven rebounds, two steals and an assist in 37 minutes, but he's banged up ahead of Friday's matchup. He'll likely be available against Orlando, but it's not yet clear whether he'll retain a starting role.
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Heat's Max Strus: Fails to score in loss
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Strus recorded zero points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Friday's 115-90 loss to the Mavericks.
Friday's blowout loss marked the first time all season that Strus has failed to score. His role has fluctuated due to the Heat's injuries, but he's been one of the most reliable sources of three-pointers in the NBA, ranking 17th in total makes. Before Friday's dud, Strus scored double figures across seven consecutive contests.
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Heat's Max Strus: Posts another strong effort
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Strus closed with 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), 10 assists and two rebounds across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-98 victory over New Orleans.
The assist total was by far a season high for Strus, who hadn't delivered more than six dimes in any of his prior 43 appearances. While fantasy managers can't count on him for consistent production in that category, Strus remains an excellent streaming option for three-pointers. He produced 12 of his 16 points Wednesday from beyond the arc and has now hit multiple triples in six of his last seven outings.
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Heat's Max Strus: Back to bench
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Strus isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Strus will come off the bench with Tyler Herro (Achilles) back in the starting lineup following a three-game absence. As a reserve this season (18 games), Strus has averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.1 minutes, so he'll likely still see a sizable role against Atlanta.
