Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors: Fourth-quarter swing at Scotiabank Arena flips lead changes

The Phoenix Suns entered at 39-28 and the Toronto Raptors entered at 37-29, and the 122-115 result in Toronto settled a game with 12 lead changes.

First quarter

The Phoenix Suns opened with 28 points in the first quarter while the Toronto Raptors put up 30 in the same quarter at Scotiabank Arena.

The Suns hit 18 total three-pointers on 43 percent shooting from deep for the game, and that perimeter volume showed early with 42 attempts overall.

Second quarter

The Suns produced a 34-point second quarter while the Raptors scored 29 in the second, and Phoenix reached halftime with 62 total points from the first 2 quarters.

Phoenix generated 39 bench points and finished with 20 assists, while Toronto countered with 25 assists and 27 bench points.

The Suns went 21-for-30 at the line for 70 percent, and Toronto answered with 16-for-20 for 80 percent.

Third quarter

Phoenix added 30 points in the third quarter while Toronto scored 27, and the Suns’ advantage showed in 33:59 of time leading.

The Valley finished with 44 total rebounds, but the Raptors collected 51 and paired that edge with 60 points in the paint.

Toronto posted 54 percent overall shooting, while Phoenix finished at 48 percent on 80 field-goal attempts.

Fourth quarter

Toronto’s 36-point fourth quarter swung the finish after Phoenix scored 23 in the period, and Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors key moments centered on that late surge.

The Raptors scored 14 fast-break points on 54 percent fast-break efficiency, while the Suns recorded 10 fast-break points on 38 percent.

Phoenix forced 12 turnovers and scored 18 points off turnovers, but Toronto matched the turnover total and still held Phoenix to 115 points against a 123.48 offensive rating.

Postgame notes

Devin Booker’s previous-game line of 31 points is part of the Suns’ recent scoring run, and Phoenix Suns post-game interviews followed a night when Phoenix logged 6 blocks and 5 steals.

Post game analysis also points to Toronto’s interior finishing with 21 made field goals at the rim and a 66 percent success rate near the basket.

For anyone searching Phoenix Suns vs Toronto Raptors final score, the game ended with Toronto ahead 122-115 as the Suns finished with a 115.93 offensive rating and a 123.48 defensive rating.

Next on the schedule

The Phoenix Suns will be at TD Garden in Boston, MA on 3/16/2026 at 7:30 PM EDT to face the Boston Celtics, with coverage on NBCS-BOS, AZFamily, and Suns+.

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