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Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns: did the North’s 36-point burst in the fourth quarter tip the balance at Scotiabank Arena?

The Toronto Raptors moved to 37-29 by taking a 122-115 result over the Phoenix Suns, who came in at 39-28, at 7:30 PM EDT at Scotiabank Arena.


TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Utah Jazz during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

First quarter


The Toronto Raptors opened with 30 points in the first quarter while the Suns scored 28 in the same stretch.


The Raptors hit 54 percent from the field for the game, and that early shotmaking showed up as Toronto grabbed the first-quarter edge.


Second quarter


The Suns put up 34 points in the second quarter and took advantage of 39 bench points on the night.


The Raptors answered with 29 points in the second quarter while compiling 25 assists as a team in the game.


Third quarter


Phoenix scored 30 points in the third quarter, and the Valley finished with 18 made three-pointers on 43 percent shooting from deep.


Toronto scored 27 points in the third quarter and built offense around 60 points in the paint for the game.


Fourth quarter


The Raptors produced 36 points in the fourth quarter while the Suns were held to 23, flipping a game that featured 12 lead changes and 6 ties into a Toronto finish.


Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns recap detail starts with Toronto winning the rebounding battle 51-44 and turning that work into 14 second-chance points.


Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 36 points on 65 percent shooting, and RJ Barrett added 22 points while posting 5 assists and 2 steals.


Scottie Barnes logged 14 points and 2 blocks, and the Raptors’ clean ball movement showed in a 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio.


The Suns got to the line 30 times and made 21 free throws, while Toronto countered by making 16 free throws on 80 percent shooting.


Next up


The Toronto Raptors final whistle reaction now shifts to a 3:30 PM EDT tip on 2026-03-15, with the Detroit Pistons visiting the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


The Toronto Raptors match rating and post-game thoughts Toronto Raptors will have another data point with the broadcast set for SportsNet and FDSDET.


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