Despite their recent struggles, the Cleveland Cavaliers still have the best record in the NBA. They haven’t won at the same pace lately, and with some injuries and tired legs, they have hit a bit of a slump.

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 beating the Phoenix Suns 118-92 in a holiday matinee.