Everything clicked for Phoenix today, as they soundly beat Cleveland 121-99. Cleveland looked beaten for most of the afternoon, and the final outcome was in little doubt. "I thought we came out ready to play, but we were just overmatched," said Cleveland coach Bob. "It's kind of demoralizing to lose that way, knowing that you played your best and it wasn't nearly enough." Bob now has the unenviable task of getting his team ready to face another day.

Phoenix coach Bob couldn't be happier, though. His game plan was executed perfectly, and his players were able to dominate all aspects of the game. "It's great to get a win like this, when everything went according to plan."

Phoenix was led by Bell (24 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, a block), Cruz (6 points, 11 assists, 2 steals), Hall (16 points, 8 boards, 1 assists, a steal). Cleveland was led by Williams (8 points, a steal), Taylor (20 points), Darden (12 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, a block).

Phoenix improve to 1-0 and 1-0 at home with today's victory. They stay at #2 in the Pacific and advance to #6 overall in the Western Conference. Cleveland stand at 0-2. They move down to #4 in the Central and move down to #14 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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