Strus Headbutts Barnes, Avoids Ejection in Game 7

Cleveland's Max Strus delivered an unprovoked headbutt to Scottie Barnes' chin during the third quarter of Game 7. The incident occurred with Cleveland leading 76-61, and officials upgraded the initial personal foul to a flagrant 1 after review.

Barnes made both free throws and a subsequent jumper, cutting the Cavaliers' lead to 76-65. While the headbutt wasn't deemed a flagrant 2, many observers questioned why Strus wasn't ejected from the crucial playoff game. newsindata.com