The Phoenix Suns (27-29) plays the fourth of a five-game road-trip and second of back-to-back games at the Toronto Raptors (17-39) on Sunday.
Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher,and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors made 20 3-pointers in a 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.
A late response from the Raptors along with a controversial foul call gave Toronto a 29-25 advantage going into the second quarter. The momentum the Raptors built was fully extended over the next 12 minutes - Chris Boucher was the catalyst of the 67-52 lead that Toronto secured going into halftime.
The Phoenix Suns (27-29) plays the fourth of a five-game road-trip and second of back-to-back games at the Toronto Raptors (17-39) on Sunday.
Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Here are takeaways from Sunday's loss as the Suns (27-30) conclude their four-game stretch after the All-Star break Tuesday against Memphis (37-19). The Grizzlies are 2-0 against Phoenix this season. The Raptors (18-39) knocked out the Suns with a barrage of 3s after clinging to a two-point lead.
Richards had one of his best games in a Suns uniform versus Chicago, posting a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Suns were seeking him out all game on rolls to the rim, and another big performance could do a lot for his confidence moving forward after an inconsistent start to his Phoenix tenure.
Scottie Barnes led the Toronto Raptors to a dominant 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. A big reason for the Raptors securing a hard-fought win in the comforts of Scotiabank Arena was undoubtedly the tremendous defensive effort from Barnes.