Live Thread: Cavs vs. Suns (#TankYouVeryMuch)

The All Star Break is over, so what’s the best way to start the home stretch? How about another tank battle against one of the two teams that’s worse than you in the standings? Actually, maybe that’s the worst way… I’m not sure, the new Draft Lottery rules require too much math these days.

Regardless, the Cavs host the Phoenix Suns tonight at the Q… owners of the current longest losing streak in the League (15 games and counting), now that the Knicks finally won going into the break. The Suns don’t lack for promising young talent, with number one overall pick DeAndre Ayton and rising star Devin Booker in the fold. Yet, they’re still a long way (or at least one or two more high draft picks) away from being able (or wanting) to win too many games just yet.

Meanwhile, the Cavs, coming off maybe their most entertaining game of the year (a 148-139 triple overtime thrilling loss to the Nets) just before the break, are also close to full strength for the stretch run. Kevin Love should be back for good along with Cedi Osman, and Tristan Thompson shouldn’t be too far behind. That leaves newcomer John Henson as the only staple of the oft used injured list for the time being. The Cavs should be poised, given their recent play, to notch a few more victories over the next few weeks… but, hopefully not too many?

Prediction: The Suns might blaze early, but expect them to set just in time for the Cavs to roll over them in this potentially entertaining tank battle… 124-119.

Catch all the action starting at 7pm EST on FSO, and as always… take your best shots below…