Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report for April 3 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The Phoenix Suns will host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. This game marks the second and last meeting between the two teams this season, with the Suns securing a 117-111 victory in their first matchup.

Despite currently holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference by a slim margin, the Cleveland Cavaliers have encountered difficulties as of late, with defeats in five out of their last seven games. This slump has unfortunately occurred at a crucial point for the team. In order to regain their momentum, Cleveland must prioritize improving their defensive performance, which is currently ranked as the seventh-best in the league.

After a successful 3-2 road trip, the Suns will be eager to play four consecutive home games, beginning with this matchup. Currently ranked seventh in the Western Conference standings, it is crucial for Phoenix to move up at least one spot.

The success of the team heavily relies on the contributions of key players such as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, backed by their impressive ninth-highest offensive rating in the NBA.

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Cleveland Cavaliers injury status for April 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced that five players are included on their injury report: Donovan Mitchell (left knee) will be a game-time decision, while Craig Porter (illness), Isaac Okoro (toe), Dean Wade (knee), and Ty Jerome (ankle) are all ruled out.

The Injury that Sidelined Donovan Mitchell

Due to injury management, Donovan Mitchell was not present at Tuesday night’s game against the Utah Jazz.

Despite the break, the All-Star has only played in seven games. Within this period, he missed seven games due to a bone bruise on his left knee and an additional six games due to a broken nose.

Bickerstaff, the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, expects Mitchell to make his return to the lineup in their upcoming game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. As they also have a back-to-back game against the Lakers and the Clippers planned for Saturday and Sunday, Bickerstaff will have to make a similar decision on whether Mitchell will play in those games as well.

Phoenix Suns injury report for April 4

The Suns have reported two players on their injury list: Damion Lee (knee) is not available, while Grayson Allen (hip) has a possibility of playing.

The Rise and Fall of Grayson Allen

Currently, Grayson Allen is dealing with left hip soreness and his condition is being assessed on a daily basis.

If he is unable to play, the Suns may turn to Eric Gordon to fill the role, specifically for the purpose of providing spacing on the court. In his last 10 games, Allen has maintained averages of 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.