Cavaliers vs Suns
Wed, Dec 31
Final
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(18 - 16)
129
-
113
Suns
Suns
(19 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 37 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 129 |
| Suns | 21 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
Venue: Rocket Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
34
10
7
Devin Booker
PHX | #1 | G
32
2
4
Smart Game Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers has a 65% chance of winning the game
The Cavaliers are favored to defend their home court against a surging Suns team, relying on their superior scoring offense to overcome Phoenix's recent road momentum.
Key Analysis
- • Phoenix is missing key scorer Jalen Green (hamstring) and likely Grayson Allen (knee), which severely impacts their offensive depth.
- • Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.5 points per game and leads a Cavaliers offense that scores 119.4 points per game, significantly more than Phoenix's average.
- • The Suns enter the game with strong momentum, having won four straight games and going 3-0 on their current road trip.
- • Cleveland has struggled defensively, allowing 117.3 points per game, which is four points worse than Phoenix's defensive average.
- • Phoenix holds a distinct advantage from the perimeter, shooting 36.4% from three-point range compared to Cleveland's 34.8%.
- • To pull off the upset, the Suns must rely on continued high-level production from Collin Gillespie and Dillon Brooks to match Cleveland's star power.
