Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith (19) during NBA action in Toronto on March 13, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
March 13, 2026 - 7:12 PM
TORONTO — Canadian RJ Barrett had 22 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as the Toronto Raptors rallied past the Phoenix Suns 122-115 on Friday.
Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., also had six rebounds and five assists as Toronto (37-29) earned a critical win in the Eastern Conference standings.
All-star forward Brandon Ingram led all scorers with 36 points and pulled down seven boards.
Scottie Barnes, the Raptors' other all-star, finished with 14 points and six rebounds.
Jalen Green had 34 points, including matching a career-high eight three-pointers, as Phoenix (39-28) had its four-game win streak snapped. Devin Booker added 31 points.
Toronto rookie centre Collin Murray-Boyles missed his seventh straight game with a sprained left thumb.
Takeaways
TakeawaysSuns: Phoenix's bench players significantly outscored their Toronto counterparts 39-27. The Suns' three-point shooting also made a difference as they took 15 more shots from beyond the arc and made four more.
Raptors: Barrett had the go-ahead three-pointer in the fourth quarter as Toronto outscored Phoenix 15-10 in the final four minutes of the game. The Raptors -- thanks largely to Barrett's slashing attacks -- outscored Phoenix 60-32 in the paint.
Key moment
Key momentBarrett drilled a 23-foot three-pointer with 3:35 left to play to give Toronto its first lead since the opening period.
Key stat
Key statIngram had a total of 42 points over his last three games, before exploding for 36 - including five three-pointers - against the Suns.
Up next
Up nextToronto: Hosts the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Phoenix: Visits the Boston Celtics on Monday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 13, 2026.
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