On Monday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Phoenix Suns in Ohio.
For the game, the Cavs will remain without one of their best role players, as Dean Wade has been ruled out for personal reasons.
Wade also missed the team's last game due to personal reasons, so this will be his second straight out of action.
Via Underdog NBA: "Dean Wade (personal) listed out Monday."
Dean Wade (personal) listed out Monday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) March 11, 2024
Wade is currently averaging 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.4% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range in 54 games (32 starts).
Georges Niang congratulates Dean Wade, who is out for the time being for personal reasons.
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) March 11, 2024
“Family comes first.”#Cavs pic.twitter.com/R8fO0sRD35
On March 5, Wade had an excellent game where he put up 23 points, eight rebounds, one assist and two steals while shooting 8/11 from the field and 6/9 from the three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time (the Cavs 105-104).
Dean Wade gets the water treatment after an UNREAL 4Q.
— NBA (@NBA) March 6, 2024
20 PTS (23 total), 7-7 3PM to lead the Cavs back from 22 down! pic.twitter.com/j9imf4XGhY
As for the Cavs, they are the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-23 record in 64 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 120-101.
Following the Suns, the Cavs will visit Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday evening.
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