The Cleveland Cavaliers seem to have found their missing puzzle piece in Max Strus, who’s stepped up brilliantly alongside their core four starters. Game 3 of their opening playoff series against the Miami Heat showcased Strus at his best,

In the regular season, the Cavs played in 38 clutch games and finished the season with the second-best win percentage in those contests (68.4%). But now, as the stakes rise, the Cavs needed a test like Wednesday night.

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to hold off a vigorous Heat comeback attempt as the Cavs took a 121-112 Game 2 victory.