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.

Nostalgia will be in the area at Rocket Arena for Wednesday night’s clash between the Cavs and Suns. Before the ball tips, it may feel more like a reunion than a standard end-of-year matchup, with storylines stretching far beyond the hardwood.

The Denver Nuggets look to stay on a winning track on their fourth of a seven-game road trip in Cleveland against the Cavaliers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. has made the most of the opportunity he’s been given this season with the team’s injuries. He’s continually changed the momentum of games with his rebounding and defensive energy. It’s been exactly what a team that’s struggled in both of those categories has needed.

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

Just an hour before tipoff, the Cavs added De’Andre Hunter to the injury report with an illness that has been matriculating through the locker room, leaving the team without one of its key wings for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns.