The Toronto Raptors (35-30) play against the Phoenix Suns (13-13) at Footprint Center
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Friday March 11, 2022
Toronto Raptors 14, Phoenix Suns 18 (Q1 05:22)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Two fouls on Crowder, two fouls on Booker in the first 7 minutes
Suns stay with each – 9:24 PM
Two fouls on Crowder, two fouls on Booker in the first 7 minutes
Suns stay with each – 9:24 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Trent + FVV have missed their first five 3s, and the Raps have turned it over four times in five minutes. Bridges has two fouls. – 9:20 PM
Trent + FVV have missed their first five 3s, and the Raps have turned it over four times in five minutes. Bridges has two fouls. – 9:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns up 13-8. Gave up a pair of offensive rebounds early, but the Suns’ defense has been good otherwise and the Raptors have 4 turnovers already – 9:19 PM
Suns up 13-8. Gave up a pair of offensive rebounds early, but the Suns’ defense has been good otherwise and the Raptors have 4 turnovers already – 9:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Raptors had 22 offensive rebounds last time they played #Suns.
47 boards total.
They already have two offensive rebounds in less than five minutes.
Eight total boards.
#Suns up 13-8. – 9:19 PM
Raptors had 22 offensive rebounds last time they played #Suns.
47 boards total.
They already have two offensive rebounds in less than five minutes.
Eight total boards.
#Suns up 13-8. – 9:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Suns by 5 at first timeout; hasn’t been exactly a crisp start either way
Teams a combined 0-8 from three – 9:19 PM
Suns by 5 at first timeout; hasn’t been exactly a crisp start either way
Teams a combined 0-8 from three – 9:19 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors just missed 3 3s on one possession, got another offensive board and VanVleet ended up making 2 FTs – 9:16 PM
Raptors just missed 3 3s on one possession, got another offensive board and VanVleet ended up making 2 FTs – 9:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet with the early assignment on Booker. Small enough to work his way through screens. – 9:12 PM
VanVleet with the early assignment on Booker. Small enough to work his way through screens. – 9:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Interesting pregame.
They did the Canadian National Anthem and the American National Anthem like eight minutes before announcing the starting lineups.
Then they did the starting lineups and the game started at 7:10 p.m.
#Suns down 4-0 to Raptors. – 9:12 PM
Interesting pregame.
They did the Canadian National Anthem and the American National Anthem like eight minutes before announcing the starting lineups.
Then they did the starting lineups and the game started at 7:10 p.m.
#Suns down 4-0 to Raptors. – 9:12 PM
Matt Babcock @MattBabcock11
Purdue’s Jaden Ivey has room to improve his overall feel for the game, but his elite athleticism makes him unique and provides a significant amount of upside. He’s a top-tier prospect in my book. I’m looking forward to watching him again tonight. #B1GTourney pic.twitter.com/snmQSDt55T – 9:06 PM
Purdue’s Jaden Ivey has room to improve his overall feel for the game, but his elite athleticism makes him unique and provides a significant amount of upside. He’s a top-tier prospect in my book. I’m looking forward to watching him again tonight. #B1GTourney pic.twitter.com/snmQSDt55T – 9:06 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Friday night hoops in The Valley loading…
📺 @BALLYSPORTSAZ pic.twitter.com/FP4LF6azRG – 9:00 PM
Friday night hoops in The Valley loading…
📺 @BALLYSPORTSAZ pic.twitter.com/FP4LF6azRG – 9:00 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Was an absolute gem of a game when these teams played in Toronto, be great to get another one like that – 8:42 PM
Was an absolute gem of a game when these teams played in Toronto, be great to get another one like that – 8:42 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Suns C Bismack Biyombo pledges entire 2021-22 salary to build a hospital in honor of his late father.
➡️ https://t.co/0eYPC53rg1 pic.twitter.com/8G0BuKrvWa – 8:32 PM
Suns C Bismack Biyombo pledges entire 2021-22 salary to build a hospital in honor of his late father.
➡️ https://t.co/0eYPC53rg1 pic.twitter.com/8G0BuKrvWa – 8:32 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Very little out of Nick’s pre-game chat; Raptors will start VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Siakam and Birch, as is usual these days – 8:31 PM
Very little out of Nick’s pre-game chat; Raptors will start VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Siakam and Birch, as is usual these days – 8:31 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Bismack Biyombo, a great human being. A true leader off the floor and a great example for the young ages!
That’s what we want!
sdna.gr/mpasket/943165… – 8:28 PM
Bismack Biyombo, a great human being. A true leader off the floor and a great example for the young ages!
That’s what we want!
sdna.gr/mpasket/943165… – 8:28 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
The Court-Side Mom
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Open Gym presented by @Bell
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James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Death. Taxes. Detroit beating Toronto. Charlotte beating Detroit. Detroit annoying the shit out of Boston. – 7:53 PM
Death. Taxes. Detroit beating Toronto. Charlotte beating Detroit. Detroit annoying the shit out of Boston. – 7:53 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
On @OldManAndThree, Patrick Beverley was asked about pushing Chris Paul during last year’s Western Conference Finals.
“Chris, he does slick s***. People don’t know. That’s a dirty little motherf*****, man,” Beverley said. “Chris know that, too.” 😂 basketballnews.com/stories/patric… – 7:45 PM
On @OldManAndThree, Patrick Beverley was asked about pushing Chris Paul during last year’s Western Conference Finals.
“Chris, he does slick s***. People don’t know. That’s a dirty little motherf*****, man,” Beverley said. “Chris know that, too.” 😂 basketballnews.com/stories/patric… – 7:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They’re deep.”
#Raptors coach Nick Nurse on #Suns still winning without Chris Paul (thumb) and Cam Johnson (quad).
Cam Johnson still had a slight limp going to the lockerroom for the game. Williams doesn’t see him practicing tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wwYHUCsWoz – 7:44 PM
“They’re deep.”
#Raptors coach Nick Nurse on #Suns still winning without Chris Paul (thumb) and Cam Johnson (quad).
Cam Johnson still had a slight limp going to the lockerroom for the game. Williams doesn’t see him practicing tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wwYHUCsWoz – 7:44 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
During the Phoenix Suns’ 102-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, a fan was ejected after exchanging words with JaVale McGee.
Today, McGee explained what happened and revealed what was said: basketballnews.com/stories/javale… – 7:24 PM
During the Phoenix Suns’ 102-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, a fan was ejected after exchanging words with JaVale McGee.
Today, McGee explained what happened and revealed what was said: basketballnews.com/stories/javale… – 7:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“A little bit last week.”
Monty Williams said Chris Paul was getting up shots last week.
Said Paul is progressing “nicely,” but said he doesn’t want to look too deep into seeing if he can come back faster than the original 6-8 weeks before re-evaluating the injury. #Suns – 7:23 PM
“A little bit last week.”
Monty Williams said Chris Paul was getting up shots last week.
Said Paul is progressing “nicely,” but said he doesn’t want to look too deep into seeing if he can come back faster than the original 6-8 weeks before re-evaluating the injury. #Suns – 7:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said “it’s awesome” that Chris Paul is getting up shots already, but “I wouldn’t get too excited about it, it’s just part of the normal progression of that type of injury.” Said he was doing that last week too, we just didn’t see it – 7:18 PM
Monty Williams said “it’s awesome” that Chris Paul is getting up shots already, but “I wouldn’t get too excited about it, it’s just part of the normal progression of that type of injury.” Said he was doing that last week too, we just didn’t see it – 7:18 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Both teams without 40 percent of their starting lineup tonight in Houston. Mavericks without Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith. Rockets without Jae-Sean Tate and Christian Wood. – 7:12 PM
Both teams without 40 percent of their starting lineup tonight in Houston. Mavericks without Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith. Rockets without Jae-Sean Tate and Christian Wood. – 7:12 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate are out as expected for the Rockets vs. Dallas. – 6:17 PM
Christian Wood and Jae’Sean Tate are out as expected for the Rockets vs. Dallas. – 6:17 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nuggets injury report ahead of the game vs Toronto tomorrow:
Will Barton (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
Zeke Nnaji (knee) QUESTIONABLE
Aaron Gordon (foot) QUESTIONABLE
Bones Hyland (knee) PROBABLE – 6:16 PM
Nuggets injury report ahead of the game vs Toronto tomorrow:
Will Barton (ankle) QUESTIONABLE
Zeke Nnaji (knee) QUESTIONABLE
Aaron Gordon (foot) QUESTIONABLE
Bones Hyland (knee) PROBABLE – 6:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
JaVale McGee wasn’t having it. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 6:07 PM
JaVale McGee wasn’t having it. #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 6:07 PM
Norman Powell @npowell2404
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Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Tonight is actually the start of the Suns’ last homestand of the season. Two games followed by road trips of 2, 3, 3 and 2 games that are all separated by one game in Phoenix. – 5:27 PM
Tonight is actually the start of the Suns’ last homestand of the season. Two games followed by road trips of 2, 3, 3 and 2 games that are all separated by one game in Phoenix. – 5:27 PM
Bismack Biyombo @bismackbiyombo
March 11th marks a significant day for everyone – it was the day that COVID-19 was announced. Many world wide were affected by the pandemic & still continue to be affected. I myself, never thought it would have an affect on me and those surrounding me.
https://t.co/9q3v4U6RRV pic.twitter.com/UWHYqw19UW – 5:26 PM
March 11th marks a significant day for everyone – it was the day that COVID-19 was announced. Many world wide were affected by the pandemic & still continue to be affected. I myself, never thought it would have an affect on me and those surrounding me.
https://t.co/9q3v4U6RRV pic.twitter.com/UWHYqw19UW – 5:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He beat us today with four fingers. He kicked our ass. It was cool to see him out there. I was actually surprised. I didn’t think he was going to be out here shooting, but that’s a good sign.”
Chris Paul wins shooting contest with injured thumb #Suns https://t.co/Iv6K5HXRrD pic.twitter.com/GpgSOVxQCq – 5:08 PM
“He beat us today with four fingers. He kicked our ass. It was cool to see him out there. I was actually surprised. I didn’t think he was going to be out here shooting, but that’s a good sign.”
Chris Paul wins shooting contest with injured thumb #Suns https://t.co/Iv6K5HXRrD pic.twitter.com/GpgSOVxQCq – 5:08 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mavericks Jalen Brunson (right thigh,) Dorian Finney-Smith (right arm) downgraded to out vs. Rockets. Frank Ntilikina (illness) questionable.
Rockets list Christian Wood (illness,) Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) as questionable though Stephen Silas said on his radio show both likely out. – 3:08 PM
Mavericks Jalen Brunson (right thigh,) Dorian Finney-Smith (right arm) downgraded to out vs. Rockets. Frank Ntilikina (illness) questionable.
Rockets list Christian Wood (illness,) Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) as questionable though Stephen Silas said on his radio show both likely out. – 3:08 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
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