The Phoenix Suns defeated the Toronto Raptors, 120-113, at Footprint Center on Thursday night.

The Suns (37-26) checked in as heavy home favorites despite the absence of Devin Booker due to an ankle injury, and they quickly validated that standing with a 39-25 lead through one. Phoenix still held that same advantage at halftime after matching the Raptors (23-40) point for point in the second quarter, but Toronto finally was able to slice its deficit in half during the third quarter. However, the hosts were able to hold firm in the final 12 minutes, once again staying step for step with the visitors to close out a seven-point win.

Gary Trent Jr. led the Raptors with 30 points, adding three rebounds. RJ Barrett delivered 23 points, four assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block. Immanuel Quickley generated a 21-point, 18-assist double-double that included nine rebounds and one steal. Gradey Dick netted 12 points, while Chris Boucher totaled 11 points, nine rebounds and two assists.

Kevin Durant paced the Suns with 35 points, supplementing them with three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Grayson Allen furnished 26 points, three rebounds, three assists and one block. Bradley Beal turned in 20 points, eight assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block. Bol Bol and Royce O'Neal posted 11 and 10 points, respectively, while recording eight rebounds and one steal apiece. O'Neale added six assists.

The Raptors remain on the road and visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night, while the Suns host the Boston Celtics on Saturday night as well.