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Cavaliers dominate Suns behind Donovan Mitchell’s 33, improve to NBA-best 36-6

Published January 21, 2025, 11:00 AMNBA.com Philippines Staff
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The Cleveland Cavaliers improve to an NBA-best 36-6 after dominating the Phoenix Suns at home, with Donovan Mitchell erupting for a game-high 33 points.

Donovan Mitchell posted 33 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' domination of the Phoenix Suns. | Photo: NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a commanding 118-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s team-high 33-point outburst.

Tied at 27-all after the first quarter, Cleveland surged ahead, outscoring Phoenix the rest of the way with efficient offense and stifling defense. Mitchell added five rebounds and five assists to his stellar night, while Darius Garland chipped in 16 points and a game-high seven assists.

Jarrett Allen notched his 23rd double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, marking a milestone with his 3,000th career board.

The Cavaliers hit 19 three-pointers and held the Suns to under 100 points for the fourth time since December.

Cleveland’s starting backcourt combined for just two turnovers, showcasing precision in their execution.

  

Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 23 points and seven rebounds, but the Suns dropped to 21-21.

The league-best Cavs (36-6) head to Houston for their next contest, while the Suns take on the Nets. 

[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]