Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Basteball Odds

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Phoenix Suns

The Suns are 5th in the Pacific division and 10th in the Western Conference. The record of the Suns in the 2024-25 NBA season is 33-37.In their recent matchup against the Bulls,they won by 6 points (127-121). Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter.Kevin Durant had 26 points and eight assists and Nick Richards had 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocks as the Suns won for the third time in their last four games.Booker led the Suns by shooting 7 for 11 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line on the way to his 20-point fourth quarter.

For the upcoming match against the Cleveland Cavaliers,the Suns Focuses on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring, driven by players like Durant.The Suns aim to dominate the paint and out-rebound the Cavaliers,capitalizing on Cavaliers relative weaknesses in defending powerful inside players.To counter the Cavaliers shooting,the Suns focus on perimeter defense and controlling pace, slowing down fast breaks to limit scoring opportunities for Cavaliers guards and wings. 

Prevent the Cavaliers transition game by controlling the tempo and limiting turnovers.Focus on containing Donovan Mitchell to limit the Cavaliers offensive flow.Use size advantage to dominate the boards,creating second-chance points and preventing Cavaliers from getting fast breaks.Devin Booker who has scored 25.6 or more points in each of the last five games is expected to lead the team on offense.

The Suns on average scored 114.6 points per game they score 48% from the field and are ranked 6th in the league and 38.3% from the arc are ranked 3rd in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 42.8 rebounds and are ranked 25th.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are 1st in the Central division and 1st in the Eastern Conference. The record of the Cavaliers in the 2024-25 NBA season is 56-13.In their recent matchup against the Kings,they lost by 4 points (119-123).Evan Mobley scored 22 of his 31 points in the final 15 minutes for Cleveland but it wasn't enough to help the Cavs get back on the winning track. Cleveland has matched its longest skid of the season following a 16-game winning streak.Donovan Mitchell added 26 points for Cleveland.

The next match is against the Phoenix Suns,The Cavaliers Attack the Paint, Exploit Sun's interior defense by driving into the paint to draw fouls and open up high-percentage shots for big men.Dominate the Rebounds,Controlling the boards, particularly offensive rebounds, can create second-chance scoring opportunities.Balanced Scoring,Spread out scoring among multiple players to keep the Sun's defense stretched and prevent them from focusing on key players, especially by hitting open perimeter shots after driving to the basket.

The Sun's excel in outside shooting with players like Devin Booker. Cleveland should emphasize perimeter defense, using agile defenders like Isaac Okoro or Evan Mobley to contest three-point attempts.Donovan Mitchell who has scored 21.2 or more points in each of the last five games is expected to lead the team on offense.

The Cavaliers on average score 122.4 points per game ,they score 49.3% from the field and are ranked 2nd in the league and 38.7% from the arc and are ranked 1st in the league.Rebounds Per Game:- 45.1 rebounds and are ranked 9th in the league.

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Match Prediction & Analysis

This is the second time the Suns and Cavaliers are squaring off this season and in the last time they met earlier in the season, the Cavaliers won 118-92. The Cavaliers have won their division.  

The Suns won their last four home games, where they scored 119 ppg and conceded 115.8 ppg, while the Cavaliers lost two of their last five away games and average 120.2 ppg on offense and allowed 112 ppg on the defensive end.

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats

PHOENIX SUNS vs CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Winning Prediction

We back the Cleveland Cavaliers to win.The Cavaliers' depth in the backcourt and balanced scoring from both guards and big men make them hard to defend. If the Cavaliers can control the boards and protect the paint, they are likely to maintain an advantage.The cavaliers leads the NBA in most of the categories.

Cleveland Cavaliers to Win!

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