Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns: did Phoenix three-point volume set the tone at Mortgage Matchup Center?

The Toronto Raptors entered at 39-31, and the Phoenix Suns came in at 40-32, before the Suns closed a 120-98 result at Mortgage Matchup Center.

First quarter

The Toronto Raptors opened with 20 points in the first quarter as the Suns posted 34 points in the same quarter.

The Raptors finished the game at 50 percent from the field on 74 attempts, and the Suns ended at 52 percent on 89 attempts.

Scottie Barnes’ previous-game line of 17 points and 6 assists highlighted the Raptors’ on-ball creation that was needed against a Suns defense that recorded 12 steals.

Second quarter

The Raptors scored 28 points in the second quarter, and the Suns countered with 32 points.

The Raptors produced 28 assists while committing 20 turnovers, and the Suns added 24 assists with 19 turnovers.

Immanuel Quickley’s previous-game 2 steals and Ja'Kobe Walter’s previous-game 13 points pointed to Raptors backcourt activity against a Suns group that hit 18 three-pointers.

Third quarter

The Raptors put up 21 points in the third quarter, and the Suns answered with 31 points in the third quarter.

The Raptors recorded 9 blocks and 9 steals, and the Suns logged 6 blocks while also creating those 12 steals.

The Suns held a biggest lead of 31, and their shooting line included 45 percent on 40 three-point attempts for a shot profile edge in this Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns result analysis.

Fourth quarter

The Raptors scored 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the Suns scored 23 points in the fourth quarter.

The Raptors got 51 bench points compared with 39 bench points for the Suns, while the Suns still won the rebounding battle 46-42.

The Raptors scored 48 points in the paint on 60 percent finishing there, but what went wrong for Toronto Raptors showed up in the Suns’ 14 offensive rebounds and 14 second-chance points.

The Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns final score reflected Phoenix’s 10-for-10 work at the line against Toronto’s 15 makes on 22 free-throw attempts, and the night’s Toronto Raptors match rating starts with a 15-24 gap in points off turnovers.

The Raptors’ next game is scheduled for 9:00 PM EDT on 3/23/2026 as an away matchup against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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