The Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game losing streak by dominating the Toronto Raptors 120-98 on Sunday night.
Devin Booker dropped 25 points, and Jalen Green added 20, to win its 40th game of the season, which is already a four-win improvement over last year with 10 games to play.
Booker shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 3 of 6 from 3-point range. Collin Gillespie added 16 points, Ryan Dunn scored 12 off the bench, and rookie Rasheer Fleming added 11.
Phoenix never trailed and took an 18-point lead into halftime, and extended the advantage to 92-62 late in the third when Booker got fouled while making a driving layup, adding free throw to convert the three-point play.
On the other hand, the Raptors lost its second straight, but still in the fifth seed in Eastern Conference playoff race and fell to 39-31, which is just a half-game ahead of the Hawks and 76ers.
Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 17 points. RJ Barrett and Ja’Kobe Walter both added 13.
The Suns had a 34-20 lead after one quarter after shooting 8 of 12 from 3-point range and extended the advantage to 66-48 by halftime.
Booker led the Suns with 12 points before the break, while Barnes had 13 for the Raptors.
The Suns won despite missing Royce O’Neale (knee), Grayson Allen (knee), Dillon Brooks (hand), and Mark Williams (foot).
Up next: the Raptors visit Utah on Monday, while the Suns host the Nuggets on Tuesday.
