The Cleveland Cavaliers (19 - 20) fell to the Phoenix Suns (23 - 18) on Tuesday, 107 - 100 Cleveland got their star back as Lebron James returned to the lineup after missing the last two weeks with knee and back issues. Phoenix looked poised to spoil James' return, however, as the Suns built a 19 - point lead late in the third quarter. The Cavaliers went on an 18 - 5 run to close out the third quarter and cut the Suns' lead to six entering the final period. In the end, Phoenix and Markieff Morris proved too much for Cleveland. Even with James returning, the Cavaliers were unable to snap their five - game losing streak and are now under.500 for the first time since Nov. 24 when they were 6 - 7. James ended the night with 33 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. J.R Smith remained in the starting lineup and put up an impressive 29 points, but Phoenix held Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in check. Shawn Marion returned to action after missing Friday's game with a hip injury and posted six points in 22 minutes. Cleveland will continue its Western Conference road trip on Thursday when the Cavaliers take on the Lakers. Phoenix got a huge game from big man Markieff Morris, who had a season - high 35 points Tuesday. The Suns gained some ground on the Spurs on Tuesday as San Antonio dropped their game to the Wizards. Phoenix will look to build Tuesday's win when the Timberwolves come to town on Friday.
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