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

Scottie Barnes had one of the best defensive performances of his young career in the Toronto Raptors 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 23. Barnes did a great job of slowing down Kevin Durant who had an off night from the field.

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

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 Toronto Raptors say Scottie Barnes is healthy while Jakob Poeltl's status remains questionable vs. the Phoenix Suns

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.

RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley carried the Raptors on offense in this win, but Barnes still posted a solid line while ending just one board shy of a double-double. The versatile forward has reached the 20-point mark in just four of his nine outings in February,

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The Phoenix Suns (27-29) plays the fourth of a five-game road-trip and second of back-to-back games at the Toronto Raptors (17-39) on Sunday.