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Cleveland Cavaliers v Phoenix Suns preview, experts' predictions, TV, and injury report for tonight's game
NBAMonday, 11 March 2024 at 15:01
On a Monday day without too many games to be played, six in total, Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns will face each other in Ohio with both competing in their respective conferences for very high goals for the playoffs. Although the Cavaliers will be without Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland will star, while the Suns will have Kevin Durant, who could be joined by Devin Booker.
Phoenix will be, as mentioned above, the visiting team. The Arizona franchise comes from losing its last game against Boston Celtics, and is currently in 6th place in the Western Conference with a 37-27 record. Considering the Suns' situation, the primary goal is to qualify directly for the playoffs. The Sacramento Kings are right on their heels, 7th with 36-27.
The Cavs, meanwhile, are relatively quiet in third place in the Eastern Conference thanks to their 41-23 record, and despite losing their last game. Behind them is the New York Knicks at 37-27, so their goal is to at least overtake the Milwaukee Bucks for second place, currently held by the Wisconsin Knicks with a 42-23 record.
Expert predictions (potential starting lineups and result)
The main predictions for tonight's game place Phoenix Suns as the winner. The absence of Donovan Mitchell and the possible return of Devin Booker leave the matchup somewhat uneven, although Cleveland Cavaliers already surprised Boston Celtics with a tremendous comeback. What is clear is that it will be an exciting game.
In addition, the potential starting lineups will be as follows:
- Cavs: Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Isaac Okoro, Jarrett Allen.
- Suns: Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic.
Schedule
The game will be played this afternoon at 7:30PM ET.
Downs
- Cavs: Donovan Mitchell (knee), Evan Mobley (ankle), Max Strus (knee), Dean Wade (personal reasons) and Ty Jerome (ankle) ruled out.
- Suns: Devin Booker (ankle), questionable. Eric Gordon (knee), Josh Okogie (hip), Nassir Little (knee) and Damion Lee (knee) are out.
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