The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Phoenix Suns on Monday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. They last met on January 8, 2023, a game Cleveland won 112-98. Darius Garland had 22 points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals in the victory. Duane Washington Jr. had 25 points for Phoenix.
The Phoenix Suns just lost 117-107 at home against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Kevin Durant scored 45 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, but it wasn’t enough as Devin Booker missed the game due to injury. Bradley Beal scored 25 points. Phoenix is sixth in the West with a 37-27 record.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing the second straight game after suffering a 120-101 blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Georges Niang was Cleveland’s leading scorer with 20 points. The Cavaliers are 5-5 over the last 10 games and are third in the East with a 41-23 record.
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Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers injury reports
Both teams have been hampered by a myriad of injuries this season. The Phoenix Suns especially missed the services of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal as they nursed their respective injuries. Booker has already missed 14 games this season, while Beal has only taken the floor for his new team 35 times.
The Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t far behind when it comes to injuries. After missing Darius Garland and Evan Mobley for an extended period of time, the team looked healthy only to be hit by more injuries. Donovan Mitchell missed 17 games, Mobley missed 26 games and Garland missed 25 games.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report for March 11, 2024
Devin Booker is listed as probable due to an ankle injury after missing four straight games. Eric Gordon (knee) and Josh Okogie (abdomen) are out Monday. Nassir Little (left knee inflammation) and Damion Lee (knee) remain out with no clear return date in sight.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report for March 11, 2024
Donovan Mitchell (knee) is progressing but he is not yet ready to return to the field. Darius Garland (left wrist) and Dean Wade (personal matters) are day-to-day. Max Strus (knee), Evan Mobley (ankle) and Ty Jerome (right ankle) are expected to be out.
When should Devin Booker return?
After missing the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, Booker could return Monday as he is listed as probable on the Phoenix Suns injury report. His status will likely be decided just before the game. After Saturday’s loss, Kevin Durant expressed his excitement about reuniting with Booker soon:
“Yeah, another guy who can create for himself and create for others. Phenomenal leader, someone we watch throughout the game. I’m excited to get him back, but we definitely don’t want to rush him.
