The Cleveland Cavaliers are learning the hard way that no team is safe in the NBA, no matter how high they are in the standings. On Friday night, they suffered their fourth straight loss, falling 123-112 to the Phoenix Suns. Despite being short-handed, the Suns secured one of their most impressive wins of the season by dint of a masterful performance from Kevin Durant.
With the loss, the Cavaliers now hold a 56-14 record but remain at the top of the East. Meanwhile, the Suns extended their winning streak to three games and improved to a 34-37 record, securing the tenth seed in the Western Conference.
Kevin Durant Shines As The Phoenix Suns Hand Cavaliers Fourth Straight Loss
Durant was unstoppable throughout the whole game. He delivered 42 points, eight assists, and six rebounds while shooting 17 of 29 from the field. He also went 4 for 9 from three-point range and made all four of his free throws in 39 minutes of play. This performance made him one of the few players to score 40 or more points against every team in the NBA.
KEVIN DURANT TONIGHT
— Book’em (@dbookownsyou) March 22, 2025
42 Points 💰
6 Rebounds💪🏿
8 Assist 🪙
58% FG ✅
MASTERCLASS pic.twitter.com/9WPUeOm4ba
Devin Booker finished with 17 points and 10 assists. Oso Ighodaro provided energy inside, grabbing 13 rebounds while contributing six points and three assists. Tyus Jones and Royce O’Neale added 16 and 15 points off the bench, respectively, giving the Suns a balanced offensive attack.
Cleveland couldn’t keep up with the Suns’ offensive firepower. Evan Mobley led the team with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Darius Garland contributed 18 points and six assists. But Donovan Mitchell struggled, scoring just 7 points in 31 minutes. Bench players De’Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome added 17 and 16 points, respectively.
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The Suns team will have a short break and take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Meanwhile, the Cavs face the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
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