Brandon Ingram’s 36-point explosion, capped by a late-game defensive stand from Scottie Barnes, fuels the Raptors’ fourth-quarter surge to end the Suns’ four-game win streak.
Brandon Ingram erupted for 36 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a stunning 122-115 comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, snapping the Suns’ four-game winning streak. RJ Barrett added 22 points in the win, which marks Toronto’s first victory in three games.
The Raptors found themselves trailing 105-95 with 8:12 remaining in the fourth quarter but responded with a decisive 13-2 run. Barrett’s clutch 3-pointer with 3:35 left capped the spurt and gave Toronto the lead for good.
Defensive intensity defined the closing minutes. Scottie Barnes swatted away a dunk attempt from Jalen Green in the final minute, leading to Barrett’s game-sealing dunk at the other end.
Supporting contributions came from Immanuel Quickley (17 points), Scottie Barnes (14), and Ja’Kobe Walter (12) for Toronto. For the Suns, Jalen Green matched his career high with 34 points, connecting on 8-of-16 attempts from beyond the arc. Devin Booker chipped in 31 points on 10-for-20 shooting, but Phoenix’s offense stalled after Royce O’Neale’s 3-pointer with 2:36 left. The Suns would not score again until Booker’s three free throws with 24 seconds remaining.
Booker’s 31-point night came two nights after he exploded for 43 points in a win at Indiana, a performance as reported by AP News.
This victory breathes new life into the Raptors’ fading playoff hopes while halting the Suns’ momentum. Phoenix’s inability to close out a game they led by 10 in the fourth quarter raises concerns about late-game execution, especially with the playoffs approaching.
Looking ahead, the Suns travel to Boston to face the Celtics on Monday, while the Raptors return home to host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, per AP News’ NBA hub.
Key Takeaways
- Brandon Ingram delivered a dominant 36-point performance to spearhead the Raptors’ comeback.
- Toronto’s defense, led by Scottie Barnes’ crucial block on Jalen Green, secured the win in the final minute.
- Devin Booker‘s 31 points followed a 43-point explosion against the Pacers, showcasing his scoring prowess but also the Suns’ reliance on him.
- The Suns’ four-game winning streak ends; the Raptors snap their three-game losing skid.
- Phoenix’s fourth-quarter collapse (allowing a 13-2 run after leading by 10) highlights potential late-game fragility.
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