Cavaliers F Max Strus (ankle) to make season debut Friday

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus is expected to make his season debut on Friday after battling an ankle injury, RG first reported Tuesday.

The Cavaliers, 21-4 without Strus, host the Washington Wizards on Friday. Strus will play barring any setbacks, ESPN added Wednesday.

Strus injured the ankle during individual workouts in mid-October.

The 28-year-old Strus averaged 12.