Shorthanded Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Raptors

Phoenix looks to snap a five-game losing streak against Toronto

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:35am

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The Phoenix Suns, dealing with multiple injuries, will start a four-guard lineup against the Toronto Raptors as they try to snap a five-game losing streak. Suns coach Jordan Ott is confident his team will bounce back despite the recent struggles.

Why it matters

The Suns' losing streak has come at a crucial time, with the team currently four games back of the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Maintaining morale and getting back on track will be key for Phoenix as they fight to secure a playoff spot.

The details

The Suns will be without several key players due to injury, including Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, Haywood Highsmith and Amir Coffey. Ott will start a lineup of Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Jordan Goodwin and Oso Ighodaro. Booker struggled in the previous game against Milwaukee, scoring just 14 points on 4-of-17 shooting while playing through an ankle injury.

  • The Suns' first loss in their current five-game losing streak came against the Raptors on March 21, 2026.
  • The Suns will host the Raptors on March 23, 2026, the second game of a back-to-back for Phoenix.

The players

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker

The star player for the Phoenix Suns, who is playing through an ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“We got great leadership. Anytime you've been through the marathon of the NBA season, I think we all can point back to some experiences we've all had again.”

— Jordan Ott, Suns Head Coach

“You could turn it positive, and we haven't gone through a stretch like this. Can rely on some of your experience. Last year, in March, I came with a different team, on a really good team, four-game losing streak right at this point in the year. So I think some of those things come up, came up for me today as I just thought about (it).”

— Jordan Ott, Suns Head Coach

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