Suns Rookie Fleming Blocks Career-High 3 Shots vs. Raptors

The 11-minute first-half performance was a standout defensive effort for the young player.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:09am

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Phoenix Suns rookie Rasheer Fleming collected a career-high three blocks in just 11 minutes of play in the first half of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. All three of his blocks came in the second quarter, with two coming within 15 seconds of each other and the third with 56 seconds left until halftime.

Why it matters

Fleming's defensive performance was a bright spot for the Suns, who are looking to develop their young talent this season. His ability to protect the rim and make an impact on that end of the floor is an encouraging sign for the team's future.

The details

Fleming had eight games this season with at least one block coming into Friday's contest, and he set a previous career-high with two blocks in Thursday's win over the Indiana Pacers. His three-block effort against the Raptors surpassed that previous best performance.

  • Fleming collected his three blocks in the second quarter of Friday's game.
  • The first two blocks came within 15 seconds of each other.
  • The third block came with 56 seconds remaining until halftime.

The players

Rasheer Fleming

A rookie player for the Phoenix Suns who had a standout defensive performance with a career-high three blocks in the first half of Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Devin Booker

The Suns' star player who led the team with 17 points in the first half of Friday's game.

Jalen Green

The Suns' other key player who scored 19 points in the first half of Friday's game.

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What they’re saying

“Watch Rasheer Fleming play basketball for 40 seconds 😱”

— Phoenix Suns (Twitter)

The takeaway

Fleming's defensive effort was a bright spot for the Suns, showcasing his potential to be an impact player on that end of the floor. As the team continues to develop its young talent, performances like this from Fleming will be crucial to the Suns' long-term success.