NBA:太阳力克骑士杜兰特布克爆砍72分15助攻,比尔低迷3中3
NBA regular season continued on April 4th, with the Phoenix Suns facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the end, the Suns defeated the Cavaliers 122-101. The Suns took a double-digit lead in the first quarter, extending it to over 20 points in the second quarter. Although the Cavaliers closed the gap in the third quarter, the margin was too large to overcome, resulting in a loss for the Cavaliers.
Here are the game statistics:
Phoenix Suns:
Devin Booker: 40 points, 8 assists
Kevin Durant: 32 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Jermaine O'Neal: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Bill: 7 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Boris Diaw: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Mo Williams: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
J.J. Redick: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Jared Gaarn: 15 points, 8 assists
Donovan Mitchell: 24 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Jalen Lecque: 9 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists
Caris LeVert: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals
Star of the Game:
In this match, the Suns' Kevin Durant and Devin Booker shone brightly. However, Booker's performance slightly outshined Durant's, helping the Suns secure a crucial victory.
Key Moments:
Donovan Mitchell's driving layup
Devin Booker's 2+1 after a drive
Kevin Durant's shot-making abilities
Jalen Lecque's emphatic dunk
Donovan Mitchell's floating shot
Game Recap:
In the first quarter, Jermaine O'Neal's three-pointer helped the Suns take the lead. Mo Williams' three-pointer tied the score for the Cavaliers briefly. After Donovan Mitchell's layup, the Cavaliers took the lead. Kevin Durant's turnaround jumper reclaimed the lead for the Suns. Durant then scored again, widening the gap to 6 points. Booker made two free throws, extending the lead to 8 points. The first quarter ended with the Cavaliers trailing by 14 points.
The second quarter saw Boris Diaw's three-pointer increase the Suns' lead to 17 points. Jalen Lecque's three-pointer reduced the gap to 14 points. Durant's hook shot extended the lead to 15 points again. Jared Gaarn's three-pointer brought the Cavaliers closer. J.J. Redick's jump shot from the paint extended the Suns' lead to 18 points. After Diaw's dunk, the lead reached 20 points. The first half ended with the Suns leading by 25 points.
In the third quarter, Mo Williams scored to bring the Cavaliers closer. Donovan Mitchell's floater reduced the deficit to 20 points. Booker's consecutive free throws kept the Suns' lead at 20 points. J.J. Redick's layup brought the Cavaliers within 20 points. Booker then scored a 2+1, extending the lead to 23 points. Jalen Lecque scored a buzzer-beater, ending the third quarter with the Cavaliers trailing by 21 points.
In the fourth quarter, Jared Gaarn's scoring brought the Cavaliers within 17 points. J.J. Redick's dunk reduced the deficit to 14 points. O'Neal's basket extended the lead to 19 points. Booker's three-pointer against Lecque brought the lead back to 19 points. Mo Williams' dunk reduced the deficit to 17 points. Jared Gaarn's bank shot brought the deficit to 15 points. With only 3 minutes left, the Suns ultimately defeated the Cavaliers at home, reclaiming the sixth spot in the Western Conference.
Starting Lineups:
Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker, Bill, Kevin Durant, Jermaine O'Neal, Jusuf Nurkic
Cleveland Cavaliers: Jared Gaarn, Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Lecque, Mo Williams, J.J. Redick