Suns Snap 5-Game Skid, Cruise Past Raptors 120-98

Devin Booker scores 25 as Phoenix secures 40th win of the season

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:24am

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The Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the Toronto Raptors 120-98 on Sunday night. Devin Booker led the Suns with 25 points, while Jalen Green added 20. Phoenix never trailed in the game and took an 18-point lead into halftime, eventually extending the advantage to 30 points in the third quarter.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the Suns, who have been dealing with injuries to key players like Royce O'Neale, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams. The victory brings Phoenix to 40 wins on the season, a four-win improvement over last year with 10 games still to play.

The details

The Suns dominated from the start, jumping out to a 34-20 lead after the first quarter. They extended that advantage to 66-48 by halftime, with Booker scoring 12 points before the break. Phoenix's second unit also played well, with Ryan Dunn scoring 12 points and rookie Rasheer Fleming adding 11.

  • The Suns never trailed in the game, taking an 18-point lead into halftime.
  • Phoenix extended their advantage to 92-62 late in the third quarter when Booker converted a three-point play.

The players

Devin Booker

A guard for the Phoenix Suns who scored a team-high 25 points in the win.

Jalen Green

A guard for the Phoenix Suns who scored 20 points to help the team snap their five-game losing streak.

Scottie Barnes

A forward for the Toronto Raptors who led his team with 17 points in the loss.

RJ Barrett

A guard for the Toronto Raptors who scored 13 points in the game.

Ja'Kobe Walter

A guard for the Toronto Raptors who also scored 13 points in the loss.

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What’s next

The Suns will host the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, while the Raptors will travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Monday.

The takeaway

Despite missing several key players due to injury, the Phoenix Suns were able to snap their five-game losing streak with a dominant 120-98 win over the Toronto Raptors. Devin Booker led the way with 25 points as the Suns improved to 40-32 on the season, a four-win improvement over last year.