These two teams met in Arizona late last month, and the Raptors laid an egg (as they say on Broadway). Including that game, the Raptors have gone a lacklustre 6-6, and are in serious danger of being caught by the Boston Celtics. Toronto needs to get itself back on the rails.
The Suns are mired in the Western Conference’s basement, and have no realistic shot at a playoff berth. Their goal is, or should be, the development of their young players, of which they have several standouts. The highest ceiling probably belongs to swingman Devin Booker, who’s putting up huge numbers for a 21-year-old.