Heat's Max Strus talks Game 7 overturned three-pointer

Miami Heat guard Max Strus remains dumbfounded over how his three-pointer was overturned in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Heat's Max Strus on Game 7 overturned three-pointer: 'I don't know how that was called'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 5/31/22

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night, and one of the lasting images that Heat fans will likely have ingrained in their minds is star Jimmy Butler's ill-fated go-ahead three-point attempt in the waning seconds of the contest. In the third quarter, though, there was a controversial overturned three-pointer from Miami's Max Strus that arguably had a significant impact on how the rest of the tilt played out and may have changed the outcome of the nail-biter.

The Strus shot that was overturned https://t.co/xh8DPimJlm
— Five Reasons Sports (@5ReasonsSports) May 30, 2022

Maybe they have a different angle, but can you conclusively say Strus’ heel hits the line? Secaucus did, and three points came off the board. pic.twitter.com/3UZ9dKhHbN
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) May 30, 2022

For those asking about the overturned Max Strus 3-pointer, here’s the rules on the replay center looking at such plays: pic.twitter.com/kxcUFKRSDu
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 30, 2022

Strus addressed the controversial call on Tuesday and still wasn't happy about it.

Strus on replay overturning his shot in Game 7: "I don't know how that was called that after I've seen the video. They say they have that rule to take that rule out of the game and the human error makes an error on the video. So I don't know -- hopefully I don't get fined."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) May 31, 2022

Though Strus' numbers were better in Game 7 than they had been earlier in the series (8 PTS, 8 REB), a couple of key plays made it another tough night for the 26-year-old. Aside from the overturned three-pointer, Strus was also on the wrong end of a sensational block at the rim by Celtics big man Al Horford in the first quarter, which led to transition bucket on the other end.

Boston will take on the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals beginning on Thursday.

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