NBA
2026-01-30 · Morning Edition
WIN
Cavaliers vs. Suns
Jarrett Allen: Points Under 12.5
ANALYSIS
With primary playmaker Darius Garland and frontcourt partner Evan Mobley both ruled out, the Cavaliers' offense is expected to shift toward a perimeter-heavy attack, further capping Jarrett Allen’s modest 18.2% usage rate. Despite a recent scoring outburst, Allen faces a daunting matchup against a Suns defense that ranks 5th in the NBA and features a dominant interior anchor in Mark Williams, who has limited opposing centers to just 47.9 points in the paint per game this season.
Key Data
Suns Paint Defense: Rank 5th, Player Usage Rate: 17.4%, Implied Probability: 67.5%
OUTCOME
Cavaliers 112 - Suns 110
Allen finished with 11 points. The Suns effectively neutralized the pick-and-roll lob threat by dropping Nurkic deep, forcing Cleveland's guards to settle for floaters and mid-range shots rather than feeding the post.