Max Strus' 59-Foot Buzzer-Beater Clinches Victory for Cavaliers Over Mavericks

The game-winning shot, second-longest in NBA history, highlights Strus' clutch performance and keeps Cavaliers' Eastern Conference ambitions alive.

Max Strus' incredible 59-foot buzzer-beater secures a 121-119 victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Dallas Mavericks.
The game-winning shot is the second-longest in NBA history, trailing only a 61-foot shot by Devonte’ Graham in 2021.
Strus scored 21 points, going 5-for-5 from deep in the final quarter, showcasing a remarkable clutch performance.
The win keeps the Cavaliers' hopes alive for securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference, as they improve to 38-19.
Despite the loss, the Mavericks remain a strong contender in the Western Conference, holding the eighth seed with a 33-25 record.