Game Summary
After wrapping up a six-game road trip, the Cavaliers return to Quicken Loans Arena where they will play five of the next six contests, beginning on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. (ET).
Cleveland has the 2nd-best home record in the NBA at 18-3 (.857), including a 9-1 mark in the last 10 home games.
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The Cavs are averaging 112.8 points at The Q, which includes six contests with 120 points or more. Since March 25, 2014, Cleveland holds a 71-5 record when scoring at least 100 points at The Q (17-1 this season). They have also won 39 straight home games when shooting at least .500 from the field (8-0 this season).
The Wine and Gold been dominant at home against everyone but specifically against the Western Conference. The Cavs have won 27 of their last 31 home games against the West (7-1 in 2016-17).
That does not bode for the visiting Suns whom the Cavaliers defeated in Phoenix by a score of 120-116 at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 8th to push their winning streak over the Suns to four games.
In that first meeting in Arizona, the Cavs scored 41 points in the first quarter and ended the night with 120 points on 44-82 (.537) shooting from the field, including 15-34 (.441) from beyond the arc and a 17-19 (.895) mark from the foul line. Cleveland also scored 20 fast break points and had an 18-9 in second chance points. The Cavs are a perfect 10-0 when scoring at least 120 points this season and 15-0 when shooting .400 or better from the three-point line.
Phoenix enters Thursday's contest having lost three of their last four games as they embark on a three-game road trip.
Where to Catch the Action
TV: FOX Sports Ohio
Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 La Mega
Programming Note: On Thursday, January 19, 2016, FOX Sports Ohio is airing the Cavs – Suns game (7:00 p.m.) and the Blue Jackets – Senators game (7:00 p.m.). To view TV listings, CLICK HERE.
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Probable Starters/Status Update*
#2 - Kyrie Irving
#4 - Iman Shumpert
#23 - LeBron James
#1 - James Jones
#13 - Tristan Thompson
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#2 - Eric Bledsoe
#1 - Devin Booker
#12 - T.J. Warren
#0 - Marquese Chriss
#4 - Tyson Chandler
Status Update: (Cavs) - J.R. Smith, (Right Thumb Fracture, Out), Chris Andersen, (Right Knee ACL Tear, Out), Kevin Love, (Low Back Soreness, Out)
Status Update: (Suns) - None to Report
*Subject to change.
Eclipsing the Suns
In the last four meetings against Phoenix (all wins), the Cavs have outscored the Suns by an average of 10.0 points (106.3-96.3).
Cleveland is also shooting .495 from the field, including .415 (51-123) from deep, and .819 from the foul line over that stretch.
In the January 8th win in Phoenix, LeBron James recorded a team-high 28 points (12 in the 4th quarter) on 11-17 (.647) shooting from the field, eight rebounds, four assists and a steal in 40 minutes. Kevin Love registered a double-double with 25 points, a team-high tying 10 rebounds (five offensive) and a block 36 minutes. Kyrie Irving finished with 27 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3FG) and a team-high seven assists in 40 minutes.
This is the second and final meeting between the two teams this season.
Game Promotion
Fit As A Pro Night presented by Medical Mutual and Giant Eagle: Health and wellness is one of the pillars of the Cavaliers community outreach efforts and as such, each year the team reaches thousands of kids across Northeast Ohio through the “Fit as a Pro” program, presented by Medical Mutual and in association with Giant Eagle. The program encourages students to live a healthy lifestyle and this week Cavs fans of all ages will be able to benefit from the well-being initiative. MORE DETAILS
On Deck
Following Thursday's game, it's a big nationally-televised Saturday night showdown with the San Antonio Spurs. Then, the Wine and Gold hit the road for one – next Monday night in New Orleans – before returning for a three-game homestand, taking on the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder before wrapping up the month of January in Dallas. FIND SEATS | VIEW FULL SCHEDULE