Suns, Devin Booker React to Late Collapse vs Raptors

Phoenix's four-game winning streak ends in tough road loss to Toronto

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:54pm

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The Phoenix Suns saw their four-game winning streak come to an end on Friday night, falling to the Toronto Raptors 122-115 in a game they led for most of the way. Devin Booker and the Suns struggled to close out the game, with the Raptors erasing a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to pull off the comeback win.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Suns to 39-28 on the season, leaving them two games back from the Western Conference's top six seeds and facing one of the toughest remaining schedules. With the playoffs approaching, each game carries increased importance for Phoenix as they look to avoid the play-in tournament.

The details

The Suns led for 71% of the game and held as much as a 91.2% win probability with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, the Raptors were able to erase the deficit and pull off the comeback win. Devin Booker cited the wear and tear of a back-to-back as a factor, saying the Suns "got a little stagnant" with a new lineup on the floor. A key play came late when Jalen Green opted to cock the ball back for a dunk attempt, which allowed Scottie Barnes to come from behind and block the shot.

  • The Suns' four-game winning streak came to an end on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • With 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Suns held a 91.2% win probability.

The players

Devin Booker

The star player for the Phoenix Suns who discussed the team's late-game struggles.

Jalen Green

The Suns player who attempted a dunk that was blocked by Scottie Barnes in the closing minutes.

Scottie Barnes

The Raptors player who made the key block on Jalen Green's dunk attempt late in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Not that good," Devin Booker said when asked by Duane Rankin about the late-game execution. "Feel like the wear down of a back-to-back definitely got to us on both ends. We got a little stagnant, new lineup out there. It just didn't work out.”

— Devin Booker, Suns Player

“He cocked it back. He could've quick dunked it, too, but it was definitely contact. I don't know if it was before or after the ball was hit, but that was the inconsistency for majority of the night. We try to up the pressure, then it gets called. It's a tough in between,”

— Devin Booker, Suns Player

“This crowd's high level. We talked about it pre-game, just enjoying the atmosphere. It was high level and when you're up against the wall, we talk a lot of times about there's no one throwing a life raft out there. We've got to go get it. We just didn't do a good enough job tonight,”

— Monty Williams, Suns Head Coach

What’s next

The Suns will look to bounce back in their next game as they continue to fight for a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoff race.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges the Suns face down the stretch, with a tough remaining schedule and the need to avoid the play-in tournament. The team will need to show resilience and focus as they look to secure a more favorable playoff position in the final weeks of the regular season.