Instant Reaction: Cavs Hold Off Suns For 89-79 Victory

Cleveland seized control early in this game and grabbed a solid 53-37 lead at halftime. They didn't let up in the second half as they built a 30-point lead in the third quarter, but then had to hold off a massive Phoenix run in the fourth quarter to preserve the victory.

Key Stat:

Cleveland flexed their defensive muscle again tonight, holding the Suns to just 35.7 percent shooting from the field and 36 percent shooting from three-point range.

Cleveland MVP:

Timofey Mozgov played perhaps his best gave as a Cleveland Cavalier, dropping a team-high 19 points while grabbing four rebounds. Kevin Love (13 points, 10 rebounds) and Tristan Thompson (15 points, 12 rebounds) pitched in double-doubles.

Phoenix MVP:

Markieff Morris was the only starter that scored in double figures, finishing with 16 points and four rebounds.

What’s Next?

Cleveland travels to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Tuesday, while Phoenix will host the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

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