Suns burn East-leading Cavs
Source: news.source.sunstar
Kevin Durant scored 42 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 123-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 22, 2025. The win marked the Suns' third consecutive victory, keeping them tied with Dallas for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. The Cavaliers, who had previously lost a 16-game winning streak, suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, dropping them two games behind Oklahoma City for the NBA's best record.
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Kevin Durant led the Suns with 42 points in their 123-112 win against the Cavaliers.
The Suns have won three straight games, tying them with Dallas for the final play-in spot in the West at 34-37.
Devin Booker contributed 17 points, Tyus Jones added 16, and Royce O'Neale scored 15 points with five 3-pointers for Phoenix.
Cleveland has lost four consecutive games, falling two games behind Oklahoma City for the NBA's best record, but still leads the East with a 56-14 record.
Darius Garland led Cleveland with 18 points, while Evan Mobley had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Suns played without Bradley Beal, Nick Richards, and Mason Plumlee due to injuries. Oso Ighodaro played a game-high 44 minutes and led the team with 13 rebounds.
