The Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and end their 5-game winning streak

The Phoenix Suns delivered a remarkable collective performance Friday night, winning 126-113 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This victory allows Phoenix to complete a perfect back-to-back and end Cleveland’s five-game winning streak, their best run of the season.

Dillon Brooks shines again after his historic performance

Dillon Brooks once again led the Suns’ offense with 27 points, confirming his excellent current form. The forward displayed remarkable efficiency with 9 made shots on 14 attempts, 2 of 4 from 3-point range, and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. This performance follows his historic game Thursday against Detroit, where he scored 40 points, his career high, in a 114-96 victory.

Phoenix’s offense was particularly lethal from long distance, making 23 of their 48 3-point attempts. Jordan Goodwin provided valuable support with 17 points, while Collin Gillespie added 16 points to the collective effort. This victory improves the Suns’ record to 30 wins and 19 losses.

Cleveland collapses despite a good start

The Cavaliers put up solid resistance in the first half, trailing by only five points at halftime (52-47). However, the 15 turnovers in the first period foreshadowed the difficulties to come. De’Andre Hunter led Cleveland’s offense with 17 points, followed by Donovan Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson with 16 points each. Mitchell had a difficult evening with eight turnovers.

The turning point of the game came in the third quarter, where Phoenix dominated Cleveland 45-32 to take a comfortable 97-79 lead. The situation worsened for the Cavaliers when their coach Kenny Atkinson was ejected at the start of the fourth quarter after receiving his second technical foul. Phoenix took advantage to extend their lead to 30 points (109-79), definitively sealing the outcome of the game. Cleveland thus falls to 29 wins and 21 losses.