Phoenix Suns Top Cleveland Cavaliers as Both Teams Face Opposite Trajectories

Kevin Durant's 42-point performance leads the Suns to a crucial win, extending their streak to three games, while the Cavaliers suffer their fourth straight loss amid Donovan Mitchell's struggles.

Kevin Durant scored 42 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 123-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the Suns' third consecutive win.
The Suns are now tied for the 10th seed in the Western Conference, holding the final play-in tournament position with a 34-37 record.
Donovan Mitchell's ongoing shooting slump continued, as he scored only 7 points on a dismal 2-of-18 shooting performance, including 0-of-8 from three-point range.
The Cavaliers, despite maintaining the best record in the Eastern Conference at 56-14, are on a season-worst four-game losing streak, raising concerns about their playoff readiness.
Both teams face challenging schedules ahead, with the Suns fighting to secure a play-in spot and the Cavaliers aiming to address defensive lapses and regain form before the postseason.