Cavs vs. Suns: Preview, odds, injury report, TV
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavs host the Phoenix Suns on Monday for the final game of a three-game homestand.
Injuries have plagued the Cavs all year, and during one of their toughest stretches of the season, the Cavs are trying to find ways to stay afloat while key contributors are out.
Without three of their starters, 60% of the starting lineup, the Cavs have had a roller coaster of games and emotions over the last seven days. They’ve beaten the top-seeded team in each conference, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics, but they’ve always run out of gas against teams who are trying to make the play-in tournament in the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks.
21+ and present in Ohio. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.Monday’s game is against a team that has had inconsistencies of their own in their lineup this year but has extremely capable players to pick up the slack. It’ll be the first time the Cavs face off against the Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal-led Suns.
Here’s what to know about the matchup:
Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (41-23) vs. Phoenix Suns (37-27).
Series: First meeting this regular season.
Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
When: 7:30 p.m. EDT.
The point spread: Suns minus-6.5; O/U 220.5
TV: Bally Sports Ohio
Injury report
Cavs: Dean Wade (personal), OUT; Evan Mobley (ankle), OUT; Max Strus (knee), OUT; Donovan Mitchell (knee), OUT; Ty Jerome (right ankle surgery), OUT; Tristan Thompson (suspension), OUT.
Suns: Devin Booker (ankle), PROBABLE; Damion Lee (meniscus), OUT; Josh Okogie (abdomen), OUT; Eric Gordon (knee), OUT; Nassir Little (knee), OUT.
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