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Cavaliers Set to Host Suns at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Battle of NBA Titans

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to welcome the Phoenix Suns to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Cavaliers have been showcasing a strong performance this season, with their recent games indicating an upward trend in both offensive and defensive plays.


CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 4: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns  on January 4, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images)

In their last game against the Chicago Bulls, despite a high-scoring affair that went into double overtime, the Cavaliers fell short by 9 points. They demonstrated resilience and depth with 34 bench points and an impressive 11 blocks. However, their field goal percentage stood at 43 percent and free throw accuracy was only 58 percent – areas they will look to improve upon.


The previous home game saw better fortunes for Cleveland as they edged out the Dallas Mavericks by two points. Their offensive efficiency shone through with a field goal percentage of 53 percent and an even more remarkable three-point completion rate of 50 percent. The team's ability to capitalize on fast-break opportunities was evident as they scored 21 fast-break points.


CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 4: Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns prepares to shoot a free throw against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 4, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images)

Against the Washington Wizards, another victory was secured by a solid nine-point margin. The Cavaliers' offense was once again efficient; shooting over half from the field and scoring heavily in paint with 60 points.


The upcoming matchup is crucial for maintaining momentum in front of their home crowd. With consistent assists numbers across recent games averaging above thirty-five per game, ball movement seems to be one of their strengths this season.


CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 4: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on January 4, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by  Lauren Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images)

The venue could play a significant role in influencing this game's outcome; historically, teams tend to perform better on familiar grounds due to fan support and comfort level with playing conditions.


Fans can catch all the action live on March 11th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse or tune into BSOH or AZFamily networks for television coverage.

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