The Raptors return from the All-Star break on Friday night, taking the floor for the first time since a disappointing loss to the Nets just over a week ago. Serge Ibaka led the team with 28 points in that game, with Fred VanVleet scoring 22 and Kyle Lowry notching 12 in a triple-double. The loss ended a league-leading 15-game winning streak that stretched back to Jan. 12 against the Spurs.
Toronto can, however, extend a different streak on Friday night, having won each of their last four games against the visiting Suns. Their last loss against Phoenix came all the way back in January 2017.
Entering Friday's matchup, the struggling Suns have lost six of their last eight games and sit 12th place in the Western Conference.
On the other hand, the Raptors were undoubtedly the hottest team in the league heading into the All-Star break. They've shot up to second place in the Eastern Conference and are just 6.5 games back of the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. The team will be welcoming back All-Stars Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam, both of whom represented Team Giannis in Chicago this past weekend along with head coach Nick Nurse.
How to watch Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns
TV channel: TSN 4/5
Radio: Sportsnet 590 The FAN
Live stream: TSN.ca/TSN app
Toronto Raptors vs. Phoenix Suns: When is tip-off?
Date: Friday, Feb. 21st
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Raptors vs. Suns recent head-to-head
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2019 | Raptors 111, Suns 109 |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | Suns 98, Raptors 107 |
| Dec. 13, 2017 | Raptors 115, Suns 109 |
Phoenix Suns' next five games
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Feb. 22 | at Bulls |
| Feb. 24 | at Jazz |
| Feb. 26 | vs. Pistons |
| Feb. 28 | vs. Clippers |
| Feb. 29 | vs. Warriors |
Toronto Raptors' next five games
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Feb. 23 | vs. Pacers |
| Feb. 25 | vs. Bucks |
| Feb. 28 | vs. Hornets |
| Mar. 1 | at Nuggets |
| Mar. 3 | at Suns |
