Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has revealed a blunt claim about the Cleveland Cavaliers after facing them earlier in the week.

Kevin Durant explained following Monday's loss to the Cavs that a lack of a game plan against a zone defense was the Suns' downfall.

After leading the Phoenix Suns for two consecutive victories, find out if superstar Kevin Durant is playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mar 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) during the first half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is in pursuit of a third NBA championship. A two-time Finals MVP, Durant is averaging 27.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in his age-36 season.

After the recent loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant expressed his disappointment with the team's performance.

Will the Cavs be able to contain Kevin Durant and the Suns without Evan Mobley? This will be Cleveland's first of two matchups against Phoenix. Since both teams are in separate conferences, they only face each other twice a season.

The Phoenix Suns (21-20) play their fourth of a five-game road trip at the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) on Monday.

Durant joined the Suns in a blockbuster trade at the 2023 deadline that sent five first-round picks to the Nets along with Cameron Johnson and Mikal Bridges, who was later dealt t

The Cavs battle the Suns with a 3:30 tip-off as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule. Follow along here for updates and highlights from the game.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) grabs a rebound next to Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki | AP)