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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 126–113 on January 30 at Footprint Center, with Devin Brooks leading the way on 27 points in a dominant third-quarter performance that proved decisive. Phoenix shot 52.9 percent from the field and made 23 three-pointers, while Jaylen Goodwin added 17 points off the bench to anchor the home team's offensive rhythm. The Suns' third quarter was particularly telling—they outscored Cleveland 45–32 in that frame to build a commanding cushion. Cleveland's De'Andre Hunter and Jalen Tyson each scored 16 and 17 points respectively, but the Cavaliers' 46.4 percent shooting and 15 three-pointers weren't enough to overcome Phoenix's efficiency. The Suns' offensive rating of 121.2 paired with their defensive rating of 104.8 highlighted their balanced execution, while Cleveland's 34 assists couldn't compensate for 22 turnovers. The game finished 4.5 points under the Vegas total of 221.5. Phoenix's third-quarter dominance underscores their growing consistency, while Cleveland's late-game surge in the fourth quarter signals room for improvement in closing situations.
