The Raptors snapped a brief two-game losing streak thanks to their valiant defensive efforts on Durant. The future Hall of Fame player posted a lousy 15 points, while shooting an underwhelming 5-of-15 from the field and 0-of-5 from beyond the arc.

Scottie Barnes led the Toronto Raptors to a dominant 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. A big reason for the Raptors securing a hard-fought win in the comforts of Scotiabank Arena was undoubtedly the tremendous defensive effort from Barnes.

The Toronto Raptors caught fire from three-point range on Sunday to upset Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday

The Toronto Raptors dominated the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night and the driving force behind that was Scottie Barnes. The Raptors star led an impressive 127-109 victory over the Suns in the comforts of Scotiabank Arena.

The Canadian franchise considers Barnes one of the best defenders in the NBA after his performance against Kevin Durant.

The Raptors don’t get much of a spotlight in the U.S. unless the team is a contender. That said, Barnes still managed to win rookie of the year over the likes of Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham, so the message got out on him that year at least and he also has made an all-star appearance.

Scottie Barnes is good to go despite what ... he isn’t listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. The Raptors may, however, be without starting center ...

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The overarching theme of the Phoenix Suns' season the last two months is how much they look like they are playing against an opponent at their level when they face teams on the outside of the postseason picture.

Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 127-109 on Sunday night.

Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher,and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors made 20 3-pointers in a 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

The Phoenix Suns (27-29) and Scottie Barnes’ Toronto Raptors (17-39) square off at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, February 23, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.The Suns came out on top in their last