The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a 113-101 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, where seven players scored in double figures. Despite a poor shooting night from Donovan Mitchell (3-12), Darius Garland stepped up in the decisive moments. Jarrett Allen contributed a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Merrill is confirmed to be available, while Nance Jr. and Strus remain out. The Phoenix Suns recently defeated the Washington Wizards 115-101, extending their winning streak to four games. Despite a less-than-stellar performance from Booker (22 points), Gillespie (25 points, 5 three-pointers) and Royce O'Neale (5 three-pointers) led the scoring charge, with Dillon Brooks also having a strong game. Dunn is questionable due to injury, Grayson Allen is likely to remain out, and Jalen Green has yet to return to practice. Over their last 16 regular season games, the Cavaliers have a 6-10 record, displaying significant inconsistency. Their winning streak has been limited to just one instance of two consecutive wins. Often, the Cavaliers' performance hinges on Mitchell's brilliance, counterbalanced by Garland's struggles. In their recent game, these roles were reversed. It's worth noting that the Cavaliers have conceded over 110 points in their last nine games, with five instances of allowing over 120 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their previously potent offense had masked some defensive issues, but with offensive consistency waning, their overall results have declined. The Suns have performed well recently, going 5-1 in their last six regular season games, and had an initial 7-game winning streak. Their recent away record is 9-4 over the last 13 games, and 11-2 in the initial games, only losing against the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In stark contrast to the Cavaliers, the Suns have built their success on defense, allowing an average of only 108 points in their last six games. Based on their current form and stability, the Suns are expected to perform well, with the spread favouring Phoenix (+6).