League Pass Featured Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3 p.m. ET)

As the NBA honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., fans can look forward to a thrilling lineup of games on Monday. One highly anticipated matchup features the Phoenix Suns taking on the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in a matinee showdown.

Here are five things to know:

The Phoenix Suns rank 27th in rebounding over the last 25 games. Phoenix acquired a young and skilled center in Richards that was immediately impactful. In his debut with the Suns, he finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds off the bench and may have earned the starting gig from Mike Budenholzer going forward.

The Cavs’ big man may be in line for his first All-Star appearance, but calf soreness has him in jeopardy of missing this game. He was pulled in their rematch with Oklahoma City and scratched in their most recent outing with the Timberwolves. His defense, rebounding and new-found shooting touch will be missed if he’s out again, giving Phoenix a big break in the process.

Booker is having his best scoring month of the season, averaging 28.9 points and 7.3 assists in nine January game while also scoring 30 or more in five straight games.

Cleveland is an NBA-best 35-6 entering this game, but it is 2-2 over its last four.

The Suns, playing the fourth game in their five-game road trip, seek their third victory. Phoenix has won five of its last six overall, but winning in Cleveland is a daunting task as Cleveland is 20-2 at home this season.

Booker isn’t the only lethal scorer in Phoenix. Kevin Durant’s buckets keep getting better with time. He’s currently scored 20 or more in 18 consecutive games. He’s hit that plateau in all but two of his 31 appearances this year.