PHOENIX -- Toronto and Phoenix undertook major reconstruction in the offseason.
Newcomer Kawhi Leonard has made a seamless transition in first-year coach Nick Nurse's system and the Raptors are off to the best start in franchise history while winning seven of eight.
The Suns are still looking for their rhythm. While No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton has put up strong numbers, the team will bring a six-game losing streak into a match against Toronto on Friday at Salt River Arena.
The Raptors (7-1) will begin a four-game road trip that includes stops in Los Angeles for the Lakers, Utah and Sacramento.