Chris Boucher recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett also scored 23 as the Toronto Raptors torched the Phoenix Suns 127-109 on Sunday night.
The Raptors were red-hot from beyond the arc, hitting 20 of 35 three-point attempts, including an 8-for-8 performance in the fourth quarter. Quickley knocked down 5-of-7 from deep as Toronto secured its second win in the last eight games.
Phoenix, which had won in Chicago the night before, suffered its fifth loss in six games despite strong performances from Devin Booker (31 points) and Bradley Beal (30 points). Kevin Durant struggled, finishing with 15 points on 5-of-15 shooting, including 0-for-5 from three-point range.
The Suns fought back from a 19-point deficit and cut the Raptors’ lead to just two with five minutes remaining, but Toronto responded with a barrage of three-pointers to put the game out of reach.
Takeaways
Suns: Phoenix struggled mightily from beyond the arc, missing its first five three-point attempts and shooting just 2-for-13 from deep in the first half. The Suns finished 7-for-28 from long range, matching their season low for three-pointers made.
Raptors: Boucher’s 23 points put him just one shy of his season-high, which he set against Sacramento on November 2. His strong performance helped Toronto dominate the bench-scoring battle, outscoring Phoenix’s reserves 42-18.
Key Moment
After Phoenix trimmed Toronto’s lead to 105-103 following a three-pointer from Grayson Allen with 5:02 left, Boucher and Quickley responded with back-to-back threes. Moments later, Quickley added another triple following a Booker layup, extending the lead and sealing the victory.
Key Stat
Toronto’s bench made a major impact, outscoring Phoenix’s reserves 42-18, thanks largely to Boucher’s dominant performance.
Up Next
Both teams return to action on Tuesday night. The Suns will conclude their five-game road trip in Memphis, while the Raptors will host the Boston Celtics.
