CLEVELAND – Winning streaks come and go in the NBA, although the recent four-game streak that the Phoenix Suns have been turning heads, and they have another chance to do so in Cleveland tonight against the Cavaliers.
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Dec 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes the ball against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
Devin Booker hasn’t looked like one of the NBA’s most elite shooting guards lately, at least not in the traditional sense. Fewer 30-point nights, less highlight dominance, and yet, Phoenix continues to stack wins. That’s not a coincidence; it’s design. Booker’s value right now is gravitational. When he’s on the floor, defenses still shade, blitz, and rotate as if the explosion is coming. Phoenix’s offensive efficiency spikes with Booker on the court, even when his usage dips, largely because shot quality improves and catch-and-shoot opportunities rise. That’s where players like Brooks and Gillespie enter the equation, beneficiaries of space created, not minutes gifted.
Jan 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles beside Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Against Cleveland, that matters. The Cavs have been one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams the past few seasons, built on defensive discipline and rim protection. This year, Cleveland hasn’t had that huge jump to the top of the standings, and Phoenix will have more than a chance to contend on Wednesday night.
Mar 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
For Phoenix fans, this is the psychological shift as the Suns are playing a long game. Sacrificing individual dominance for sustainable pressure, as Booker’s willingness to draw two and trust the pass is strategic maturity, not decline. Tonight’s winning streak is on the line, and if the Suns want to end 2025 on a high note, they will continue to spread the ball around and embrace the scoring depth.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
