Saturday’s contest in Phoenix might’ve been a matter of the Cavs’ five-game road trip – including four games in six nights against the Western Conference’s heaviest hitters – finally catching up to them.
One night after having their three-game win streak snapped in L.A., the Cavaliers ran out to an early double-digit lead over Phoenix. But the well-rested Suns hit the gas just before halftime, were red-hot to start the second half and held Cleveland off down the stretch for the 101-92 decision at the Footprint Center.
J.B. Bickerstaff’s young squad jumped on Phoenix early, taking a 14-point edge with 8:50 to play in the first half.