Avoids Ejection After Bizarre Headbutt Incident in Game 7 Victory

Max Strus was involved in a controversial moment during the Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 7 win over the Toronto Raptors when he headbutted Scottie Barnes. The incident occurred during the high-stakes matchup, and while the action drew significant attention, Strus was considered lucky to avoid a Flagrant 2 foul and subsequent ejection. Despite the distraction, Cleveland secured a 114-102 victory to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, ending the Raptors' postseason run.