- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: NBA TV
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The Phoenix Suns (18-13) travel to Rocket Arena on Wednesday to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-16).
The Suns recently clashed with the Pelicans and secured a 123-114 victory. In terms of fouls, Phoenix recorded 23, while the Pelicans had 22. The Suns hit 9 out of 27 attempts from beyond the arc. New Orleans boasted an impressive 87.9% from the free-throw line, converting 29 of 33 attempts. The Pelicans amassed 43 rebounds (14 offensive and 29 defensive) and also had 3 blocked shots, complemented by 16 assists and 11 steals. Defensively, the Suns allowed 43.7% shooting from the field, surrendering 38 out of 87 attempts. Phoenix managed 26 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 7 steals. They secured a total of 55 rebounds with 22 of them offensive. At the charity stripe, the Suns converted 13 of 19 attempts, showing a free-throw percentage of 68.4%. They finished the game with a 45.9% field goal percentage (45 out of 98), successful on 20 of 44 three-point attempts.
Devin Booker was key in this matchup, shooting 33.3% from the field and distributing 4 assists. He played for 34 minutes, grabbed 3 rebounds, and scored 20 points on 6 of 18 shooting.
Phoenix heads into this matchup with an 18-13 record for the season. They average 115.1 points per game, ranking 21st in the league, with a shooting percentage of 46.8%. The Suns have connected on 36.2% of their three-point attempts (437 of 1,208) and 79.3% from the free-throw line. As a group, they are averaging 42.7 rebounds and have recorded 792 assists this season, placing them 21st in assist ratios. They commit an average of 16.0 turnovers and 22.5 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Suns force 17.2 turnovers per game while committing 20.0 personal fouls. They rank 6th in the NBA for assists allowed with 782 surrendered throughout the season. Phoenix allows a field goal percentage of 47.3% (1,259 of 2,663) and gives up 42.5 rebounds per game. Opponents hit 35.3% of three-point attempts against them, ranking the Suns 8th in points allowed per game (113.7).
In their last game, the Cavaliers suffered a defeat to the Rockets, ending with a score of 117-100. They secured 27 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 42. Cleveland also turned the ball over 15 times while recording 10 steals. The Rockets committed 14 personal fouls, allowing the Cavaliers 11 free throws, of which they made 7, resulting in a 63.6% conversion rate. From beyond the arc, Cleveland hit 11 of 36 attempts (30.6%) and finished the game at 41 out of 96 from the floor (42.7%). The Cavaliers allowed the Rockets to capitalize on 43 of their 88 shots, resulting in a shooting rate of 48.9%. They ended up shooting 45.7% from three-point range (16 of 35) and 71.4% from the charity stripe (15 of 21). Cleveland limited Houston’s total rebounds to 51, of which 18 were offensive.
Jaylon Tyson played a significant role for the Cavaliers, hitting 10 of 20 shots for a 50.0% success rate and recording 15 rebounds. Tyson scored 23 points in his 30 minutes of play but did not register any assists.
Cleveland holds a record of 17-16 this season. The Cavaliers average 21.1 fouls per game and shoot 78.0% from the free-throw line. They dish out an average of 27.6 assists (9th in the NBA) and commit 13.9 turnovers per game. With 3,945 total points this season, they average 119.5 points per game while pulling in 44.4 rebounds per game. Offensively, Cleveland shoots 46.4% from the field, ranking 19th in the league.
Defensively, Cleveland ranks 21st in the NBA for points allowed per game (117.8). They force 16.2 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 46.8% from the floor (14th overall). The Cavaliers allow 38.0% shooting from three-point range and opponents convert 79.3% of their free throw attempts. They give up 27.3 assists and 45.3 rebounds on average, ranking 19th and 21st in those categories.
So, what’s the parlay prediction for tonight?
Pick: Bet on Cleveland and the under for total points.
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