Phoenix Suns (29-14, second in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (18-26, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Tampa; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays Toronto for a non-conference matchup.
The Raptors have gone 9-10 at home. Toronto is 8-21 when opponents win the rebound battle and averages 41.1 rebounds per game.
The Suns are 14-6 on the road. Phoenix ranks second in the league with 27.3 assists per game led by Chris Paul averaging 8.7.
The two teams play for the second time this season. The Suns defeated the Raptors 123-115 in their last matchup on Jan.