Durant's 42 Leads Suns Past Cavaliers 123-112

Kevin Durant scored 42 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 123-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking their third consecutive win and bolstering their playoff hopes in the Western Conference. Durant's impressive performance included a critical 3-pointer with 70 seconds left, helping to fend off a late rally from the Cavaliers. Despite leading by as much as 21 points, the Suns faced a strong challenge from Cleveland, who cut the deficit to seven points late in the game. Devin Booker contributed with 17 points and 10 assists, while the Cavaliers struggled, with Donovan Mitchell scoring only seven points on a dismal shooting night. This loss marked Cleveland's fourth straight defeat, dropping their record to 56-14 but still maintaining a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference. The Suns are now tied with the Dallas Mavericks for the final play-in spot in the West at 34-37, as they aim to secure a postseason berth in the coming weeks.