Raptors Upend Suns, 112-105
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Phoenix Suns, 112-105, at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night.

The Raptors (9-10) opened the game clicking on both ends of the floor, leading to a 27-20 lead through one. Both teams matched each other bucket for bucket in the second quarter, and the Suns (11-7) were only able to make a one-point dent in their deficit during the third period. Toronto was then able to hold Phoenix off over the final 12 minutes despite the visitors getting as close as within two points late.

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 30 points, adding six assists, four rebounds and one steal. Jusuf Nurkic generated a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double that included six assists and two blocks. Josh Okogie and Eric Gordon posted matching 10-point contributions while pulling down seven and one rebound, respectively.

Scottie Barnes paced the Raptors with 23 points, supplementing them with seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Pascal Siakam supplied 22 points, nine boards, three assists and one steal. Jakob Poeltl registered 17 points, four rebounds, one assist and one block. Precious Achiuwa generated a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double that included one assist and two steals. Gary Trent and O.G. Anunoby generated matching 13-point contributions while recording five and three rebounds, respectively.

The Suns return home to host the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, while the Raptors remain home and host the New York Knicks on Friday night as well.
Posted on: 11/29/2023 7:10 PM
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