The Toronto Raptors were soundly defeated by the Phoenix Suns, losing 120-98.
- The Raptors displayed a lack of urgency and effort, leading to a non-competitive performance.
- Scottie Barnes was a bright spot, contributing 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- Poor shooting from beyond the arc (9-of-27) and 20 turnovers plagued the Raptors.
- Jakob Poeltl struggled, finishing with zero points and zero rebounds.
- Coach Darko Rajakovic emphasized the team’s collective failure and the need to move on quickly.
- The Raptors are still in a playoff spot, but their lead over other teams is shrinking.
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