NBA · Final

Cavaliers Dominate Suns in Convincing Win

Phoenix Suns19-14

113

Cleveland Cavaliers19-16

129

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · Rocket Arena

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Quick answers

Who won Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Phoenix Suns 129-113 at Rocket Arena on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.

The Cleveland Cavaliers showcased their strength at home, defeating the Phoenix Suns 129-113 at Rocket Arena. This victory not only extends the Cavaliers' lead in their season series against the Suns to 2-1 but also highlights their ability to perform well in front of their fans. The Cavaliers now hold a 19-16 record at home, while the Suns fall to 19-14 on the road.

Cleveland entered this game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they managed to secure a win in their most recent outing against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing that game with a score of 113-101. Throughout their last five games, the Cavaliers averaged 123.4 points scored while allowing 118.8 points. Their home performance has been slightly better, with a home record of 2-3 in the last five games.

On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns were riding a four-game winning streak before this matchup, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. They had recently secured victories against teams like the Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans, with an average of 110.9 points scored and 112.4 points allowed during that stretch. The Suns' away record was 4-3 in their last seven games, indicating a solid performance on the road prior to facing the Cavaliers.

In terms of injuries, the Suns had two players listed as day-to-day: CJ Huntley, dealing with a hamstring issue, and Mark Williams, who is managing a foot problem. Their statuses could have influenced the Suns' performance, especially against a strong Cavaliers team.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Cavaliers favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 232.5. The odds indicated a clear expectation of a competitive game, but the Cavaliers' performance exceeded those expectations.

The conditions at Rocket Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Cavaliers took full advantage. They executed their game plan effectively, maintaining a significant lead throughout the match. The scoring plays in the fourth quarter highlighted the Cavaliers' dominance, with key contributions from players like Donovan Mitchell, who made crucial free throws, and Jamaree Bouyea, who scored multiple layups and three-pointers to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The Cavaliers' ability to control the game was evident as they consistently answered the Suns' scoring attempts. Despite the Suns' efforts to close the gap, including a late surge led by Jamaree Bouyea, the Cavaliers maintained their composure and secured the victory.

Overall, this game served as a testament to the Cavaliers' home-court advantage and their capability to perform under pressure, while the Suns will need to regroup and address their injury concerns moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -6.5	232.5 o -112 / u -108	Phoenix Suns +210 · Cleveland Cavaliers -258

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Injury report

CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns

Leaders

PointsDonovan Mitchell34Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDonovan Mitchell7Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsJarrett Allen11Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDevin Booker32Phoenix Suns
AssistsCollin Gillespie5Phoenix Suns
ReboundsJordan Goodwin15Phoenix Suns

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W1118.8 scored · 120.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

W113-101at San Antonio SpursDec 30
L100-117at Houston RocketsDec 28
L124-126at New York KnicksDec 25
W141-118vs New Orleans PelicansDec 24
W139-132vs Charlotte HornetsDec 23
L125-136vs Chicago BullsDec 20
L111-127at Chicago BullsDec 18
L111-119vs Charlotte HornetsDec 14
W130-126at Washington WizardsDec 13
L94-99vs Golden State WarriorsDec 7

Phoenix Suns

Last 10: 6-4Streak W4110.9 scored · 112.4 allowed per game4-3 away

W115-101at Washington WizardsDec 30
W123-114at New Orleans PelicansDec 28
W115-108at New Orleans PelicansDec 27
W132-108vs Los Angeles LakersDec 24
L116-119at Golden State WarriorsDec 21
W99-98vs Golden State WarriorsDec 19
L114-116vs Los Angeles LakersDec 15
L89-138at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 11
W108-105at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 9
L98-117at Houston RocketsDec 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Phoenix Suns	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	42-105	48-96
Field goal %	40	50
Three-pointers	15-36	15-38
Three-point %	42	39
Free throws	14-16	18-22
Free throw %	88	82
Rebounds	52	54
Offensive rebounds	19	14
Defensive rebounds	33	40
Assists	23	31
Steals	8	7
Blocks	5	9
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	16
Fast-break points	19	17
Points in the paint	36	56
Fouls	20	17
Largest lead	4	24
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	5	95

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter79-86Jarrett Allen makes 1-foot reverse dunk (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter79-88Darius Garland makes 15-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter81-88Devin Booker makes 17-foot jumper
3rd Quarter84-88Ryan Dunn makes 23-foot three point jumper (Oso Ighodaro assists)
3rd Quarter84-91Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
3rd Quarter87-91Collin Gillespie makes 23-foot three point jumper (Devin Booker assists)
3rd Quarter88-91Jordan Goodwin makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter89-91Jordan Goodwin makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter89-94Sam Merrill makes 22-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
3rd Quarter89-96Evan Mobley makes 13-foot two point shot (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter89-98Jarrett Allen makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter89-100Donovan Mitchell makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter91-100Jamaree Bouyea makes 16-foot two point shot
4th Quarter92-100Jamaree Bouyea makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter92-102Jaylon Tyson makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter92-105Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot running jump shot (Jaylon Tyson assists)
4th Quarter94-105Royce O'Neale makes running layup (Dillon Brooks assists)
4th Quarter94-107Jaylon Tyson makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter94-110Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter94-112Darius Garland makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter94-113Darius Garland makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter94-115Jaylon Tyson makes running dunk (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter96-115Devin Booker makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter97-115Devin Booker makes technical free throw
4th Quarter97-116Darius Garland makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-117Darius Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-119Evan Mobley makes layup
4th Quarter97-120Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter99-120Devin Booker makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter101-120Devin Booker makes 10-foot two point shot
4th Quarter101-123Jaylon Tyson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter101-124Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-125Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-125Jamaree Bouyea makes driving layup
4th Quarter105-125Jamaree Bouyea makes driving layup (Isaiah Livers assists)
4th Quarter105-128Thomas Bryant makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Proctor assists)
4th Quarter107-128Nigel Hayes-Davis makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot (Jamaree Bouyea assists)
4th Quarter107-129Jaylon Tyson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-129Jamaree Bouyea makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter113-129Nigel Hayes-Davis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamaree Bouyea assists)