Cavaliers vs. Suns preview capsule

Where: US Airways Arena, Phoenix

When: Tonight, 8.

TV: FSN Ohio, NBA TV

Radio: WTAM-AM 1100, WHBC-AM 1480

Notable: This the first of six straight road games out west for the Cavaliers during the next nine days. … The Suns swept the Cavs last year, beating them 109-90 in Phoenix and 115-100 in Cleveland. … Steve Nash had 36 assists against the Cavs last year, including 21 during the game in Phoenix. Teammate Shawn Marion averaged 21 points in the two wins. … LeBron James averaged 32 points and 5.5 assists in the two games to lead the Cavs. James scored 46 against Phoenix two seasons ago. … James is coming off a 45-point game Friday in Cleveland's first win. Daniel Gibson added 24, hitting 6-of-9 3-pointers. … Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has 30 rebounds in the first two games. … Phoenix is coming off a 119-98 loss to the Lakers in its home opener. It was the first time in the regular season that the three-time defending Pacific Division champs were beaten at home by the Lakers since Nash's arrival in 2004. The Suns were outrebounded, 54-34, and watched the Lakers shoot 56.5 percent, including 8-of-13 on 3-pointers.

Up next: The Cavs visit the Golden State Warriors for a 10:30 p.m. tipoff Tuesday.