Phoenix vs Toronto Wrap - Toronto Wins 101-97

Phoenix vs Toronto Wrap - Toronto Wins 101-97

DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points leading the Raptors to a 101-97 victory over Phoenix at Air Canada Centre on Friday.

Toronto won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 3-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 200.5.

Toronto got 16 points from Amir Johnson and another 15 points from Kyle Lowry. Jose Calderon contributed 9 assists, while DeMar DeRozan cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Phoenix got 14 points from Marcin Gortat in a losing cause and another 14 points from Shannon Brown. Michael Beasley contributed 6 assists for the Suns, while Marcin Gortat had 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Phoenix were victorious, as the score was 52-51 at the break.

Toronto had a 41-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Toronto takes its act on the road to face Denver looking for another win. For Phoenix, they head on the road to face New York.