Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson had to ensure that his team was ready for Jordan Ott and the Phoenix Suns on New Year's Eve.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) host the Phoenix Suns (19-13) at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. Phoenix has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, and they’ll look to keep that momentum rolling in a New Year’s Eve matchup against Cleveland.

Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Phoenix Suns 129-113. The victory on Wednesday snaps the Suns' four-game winning streak.

The Phoenix Suns are set to compete in frigid Cleveland on Wednesday in a matchup with the Cavaliers featuring teams looking to escape the middle of the pack in their respective conferences.

Cleveland is balling, and it's beaten the Detroit Pistons in nine of the previous 10 meetings. The Cavs are playing their best basketball of the season, and Detroit isn’t.

Phoenix Suns are six games above .500 for the first time since Nov. 6, 2024 when they started the 2024-25 season 7-1.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers upgraded Sam Merrill, who is averaging a career-high 13.1 points on 42.1% 3-point shooting, to available after he was originally probable with left hip soreness. Max Strus (left foot surgery) and Larry Nance Jr. (right calf strain) remain out for the Cavs against the Suns