Coming off a six-game road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers were home for the first time in two weeks, and looking to work their way back to form against the Phoenix Suns. While Kevin Love missed the game with back spasms, the Cavaliers still had the talent advantage at most positions as the Suns are one of the worst teams in the NBA. This game was a chance to refocus on both ends and continue to incorporate Kyle Korver into the rotation with a contest against the San Antonio Spurs on the horizon.
First Quarter
James Jones started for Love alongside Kyrie Irving, Iman Shumpert, LeBron James, and Tristan Thompson.