Kevin Durant scored 42 points (19 in the third quarter), and the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112.
The Suns took control with a 16-4 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 21.
For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland had 18 points (12 in the paint) and 6 assists, and Donovan Mitchell went 0 for 8 from 3. Ty Jerome scored 16 points on 5 for 8 shooting off the bench. Evan Mobley had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
The Suns shot 52.2% from the field and 45.2% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 44.7% and 37.8%. The Cavaliers outscored the Suns 56-35 off the bench.