Donovan Mitchell erupted for 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers cooled off the visiting Phoenix Suns with a 118-92 victory on Monday.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points — 23 in the second half — and Darius Garland added 16 as the Cleveland Cavaliers began the season's unofficial second half by dominating the Phoenix Suns 118-92 in a Martin Luther King Jr.

Rookie Jaylon Tyson provided a crucial spark, forcing defensive stops and burying a 3-pointer on the other end. By halftime, the Cavs held a 13-point lead, with their defense limiting Phoenix to just 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in the second period.

The Cavaliers have the best record in the NBA, they’ve won 12 straight games and on Jan. 8 ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by thumping the Thunder, 129-122. Yeah, say the skeptics,

As the trade deadline swiftly approaches, several teams are rumored to have shown interest in available players in the market.

After logging 35 minutes against the Thunder on Wednesday, Mitchell will sit out the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Thursday. Caris LeVert and Max Strus will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Mitchell's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.

The Cavs battle the Suns with a 3:30 tip-off as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule. Follow along here for updates and highlights from the game.

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Bennedict Mathurin 19 for the Pacers, who had their six-game winning streak halted. Myles Turned added 17 points. The Cavaliers led 82-77 in the third quarter before going on a 10-0 run that included 3-pointers by Max Strus, Georges Niang and Mobley. Cleveland led 100-89 after three periods.

Donovan Mitchell erupted for 33 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers cooled off the visiting Phoenix Suns with a 118-92 victory in the NBA on Monday. Mitchell also had five rebounds and five assists for Cleveland,

By TOM WITHERS Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points — 23 in the second half — and Darius Garland added 16 as the Cavaliers began the season’s unofficial second half by dominating the Suns,

ESPN basketball analyst Brian Windhorst, during a recent radio interview on WKNR-AM 850, suggested the Cavs might be willing to part with Caris LeVert ... Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell or Darius ...