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Suns beat Raptors 120-98
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The Phoenix Suns got back on track Sunday night, snapping a five-game skid with a commanding 120–98 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Devin Booker led the way with 25 points on an efficient 9-of-15 shooting performance, including three 3-pointers, while Jalen Green added 20 as Phoenix controlled the game from start to finish.

The Suns never trailed, jumping out to a 34–20 lead after the first quarter behind hot perimeter shooting and carrying that momentum into a 66–48 halftime advantage. Booker set the tone early with 12 first-half points, and Phoenix continued to build, stretching the lead to 30 late in the third quarter after Booker converted a three-point play.

Phoenix’s depth also shined. Collin Gillespie chipped in 16 points, while the second unit provided a boost with Ryan Dunn scoring 12 and rookie Rasheer Fleming adding 11.

Despite missing several key contributors — including Royce O'Neale, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams — the Suns delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, improving to 40 wins.

Toronto, meanwhile, dropped its second straight but remains in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 17 points, while RJ Barrett and Ja'Kobe Walter each added 13.

The Raptors kept things competitive early, but Phoenix’s efficient shooting and sustained runs proved too much as the deficit ballooned in the second half.

Up next: The Raptors head to face the Utah Jazz on Monday, while the Suns return home to host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.

This article first appeared on The Predictors and was syndicated with permission.

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