JIM FEIST

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS / PHOENIX SUNS
TAKE: PHOENIX SUNS

Cavaliers just couldn't get it done on Sunday evening at Dallas despite the Mavericks playing without star forward Dirk Nowitski who missed the contest with a gash in his elbow. Tim Thomas replaced Nowitski and filled in admirably with 22 points. But it was the Mavericks defense that was key to the win, holding LeBron James to just two of his 25 points in the fourth quarter. Add to that one bucket by Shaq, and the Mavs defense really was the deciding factor. Now the Cavs play one of those spots that is tough to do in the NBA, back-to-back road games. In fact, tonight's contest is going to be the Cavs third game in four nights. Meanwhile, Phoenix (18-9 SU, 15-11 ATS) has put together a very nice season. The Suns lead the NBA in scoring (108.9 ppg) and an even higher 116.9 ppg at home this season. Don't expect to see much contribution, if any, from Shaq as he likely will get lots of rest or even the entire game off in the back to back spot. Don't see the tired Cavs being able to score point for point here with the Suns. You only have to fade a short 2 to 3 points here with the rested home team. Take the Suns!! Phx is 4-1 both SU and ATS the last five at home against Cleveland.
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