Max Strus Hits Buzzer-Beater To Lift Cavaliers Over Mavericks

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, left, and Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green fall to the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots from between Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Maxi Kleber during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, right is doused by teammates as they celebrate his game-winning basket against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) watches his game-winning basket, next to Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) at the buzzer in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning basket against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr., left, shoots in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) shoots in front of Cleveland Cavaliers' Caris LeVert, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) brings the ball up in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, center, shoots from between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) and guard Caris LeVert (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) loses the ball after a foul by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) loses the ball between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang, left, and forward Evan Mobley during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures after a 3-point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Max Strus' 59-foot buzzer-beater secures win for Cavs.

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