Mavericks’ Luka Doncic admits a crucial mistake that led to Max Strus’ buzzer-beater.
But Max Strus thought otherwise. After going on a tear in the fourth quarter to help the Cavs stay up with the Mavericks, Strus finished off his heroics in the closing minutes with a ridiculous game-winning shot from beyond halfcourt that stunned Mavs supporters worldwide.
Even though Strus should get all the glory for winning the game for the Cavs, Luka Doncic felt it was his fault for playing a poor defense against the scorching sniper during that crucial last possession.
“I was at fault for that. I ought to have exerted more effort. According to Sports Illustrated’s Grant Afseth, Doncic stated during his postgame news conference, “I was the first one; therefore, that was my fault.” Amazing shot. I don’t have much to say. Max really killed us in the fourth quarter, but, oh, that shot was amazing.