The Toronto Raptors went on a 13-3 run in the third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 107-98.
It was tied at 61 when Kawhi Leonard’s free throw put the Raptors ahead for good with 7:35 left in the third quarter. They pulled away to a 74-64 lead with 2:04 left in the quarter and led by as many as 18 in the fourth quarter.
Leonard scored 19 points.
For the Suns, Isaiah Canaan scored 19 points on 8 for 12 shooting. Deandre Ayton had 17 points (12 in the paint) and a career-high 18 rebounds on 7 for 10 shooting.
The Raptors shot 50.6% from the field and 36.4% from 3 to the Suns’ 44.0% and 30.8%. They outscored the Suns 26-11 on the fast break. The Raptors outscored the Suns 28-13 in 9 minutes with Miles, Ibaka, Powell, VanVleet and Anunoby on the floor together. Jonas Valančiūnas fouled out.