Toronto Raptors (37-29) beat Phoenix Suns (39-28) 122-115 at home on Friday, March 13. The Suns led after three quarters, but the Raptors took control in the fourth.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Raptors had the better start, winning the first 30-28 to lead by 2 after one. The Suns moved in front with a 34-29 second quarter, carrying a 3-point lead into halftime.
The Suns won the third 30-27 to create some separation, taking a 6-point lead into the fourth. The Raptors took the fourth 36-23; the Raptors completed the comeback for a 122-115 regulation win.
What decided it
The Raptors grabbed 22.2% of their own misses, while the Suns recovered 14.3%. The Raptors got more from their shots, finishing at 61.6% effective field-goal shooting compared with 58.8% for the Suns. The second chances kept adding up.
The Suns did win one battle, the free-throw line: FT rate of 26.3 against 18.6. The Raptors made up for it elsewhere.
At roughly 98 possessions per team, the Raptors produced 125.1 points per 100 possessions to 117.9 for the Suns.
Who made the difference
Brandon Ingram was the game's biggest individual force for TOR: 36 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast on 13-20 shooting. His Game Score of 31.6 led everyone. His team was +17 with him on the floor.
Jalen Green led the Suns with 34 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast on 13-25 shooting, good for a 23.6 Game Score.
What it means
The pre-game Win Meter had it close to a coin flip, at about 60% for the Raptors.
Across the last 2 meetings in our records, the series is even.
The Raptors are now 37-29, and the Suns are 39-28. The Raptors last five before this game: L-L-W-L-L.
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