The NBA welcomes the New Year with an exciting East-West showdown as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Phoenix Suns. This match, scheduled for January 1st at 04:30, highlights a compelling contrast between team health and current form. The Suns arrive riding a four-game winning streak, currently holding a 19-13 record, positioning them sixth in the Western Conference. Their formidable trio of Durant, Booker, and Beal are all healthy, combining for an impressive average of 68 points per game. Booker has been particularly hot, shooting over 60% in his last three games. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers, with an 18-16 record, sit fifth in the Eastern Conference. However, they are dealing with injuries to key rotation players like Strus and Little Larry Nance, impacting their perimeter defense. They primarily rely on the scoring duo of Mitchell (averaging 29.5 points) and Garland, with Allen anchoring their interior defense.