Strus Headbutts Barnes in Game 7

Max Strus committed a flagrant foul by headbutting Scottie Barnes late in the third quarter of Sunday's Game 7 between the Cavaliers and Raptors. The unprovoked incident occurred when Cleveland held a 76-61 lead, and officials upgraded the initial personal foul to a flagrant 1 after review.

Barnes made both free throws and hit a subsequent jumper for a four-point possession that cut Cleveland's lead to 76-65. Strus could have faced a flagrant 2 penalty and ejection but was allowed to remain in the pivotal playoff matchup. sportbet.rodeo