{"id":663585,"date":"2026-03-17T21:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/663585\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:12:22","slug":"cavaliers-reacts-survey-is-max-strus-the-missing-piece-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/663585\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Is Max Strus the missing piece?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavs fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsurvey.co.uk\/s\/8SCRL8\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here<\/a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">It\u2019s hard to believe the 2025-26 NBA regular season is already approaching an end. As of writing, the Cleveland Cavaliers only have 14 games remaining, with a match against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. Where does the time go?<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Keeping that theme in mind, our first question for this week\u2019s survey focuses on the end of the season. With only a handful of weeks left in the schedule, do you believe Max Strus can work his way back into the starting lineup before the playoffs start?<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">There are layers to this question. First, you need to believe that Strus belongs in the starting lineup, to begin with. I think this part of the equation is more straightforward, as Strus has had success in the starting five since joining the Cavaliers three seasons ago. If he\u2019s healthy, that role is likely his. Though you can argue for someone like Jaylon Tyson, if you wish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Second, and more importantly, can Strus get back into postseason shape this quickly? He just made his season debut on Sunday. That\u2019s a short window to ramp up and get ready for the intensity of a playoff run. Strus scoring 24 points in his debut probably makes you feel more confident. However, he did look gassed at various points in that game. Something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">As for our other question, we want to know who you believe will finish the season with a higher three-point percentage? Jaylon Tyson (45.7%) or Sam Merrill (44.5%).<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Of course, we understand that Merrill attempts more difficult shots than Tyson. But the fact that this is even close is a testament to the season Tyson is having. So, who are you rolling with down the stretch?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. 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