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It's win or press the panic button for the Raptors in their last game of 2022.
If they need to have some size on Ayton, then the Raptors need to start Khem Birch — if he’s healthy. Their last stop was in Washington, DC, where they let Rui Hachimura drop 30 points off the bench as the Wizards stepped on the gas in the fourth quarter to put the game away. They just can’t catch a break health-wise, with key rotation players going in and out of the lineup. They allowed the Grizzlies to beat them in the transition game. They dominated the paint and the boards and got whatever they wanted on the offensive end. The most disappointing aspect of the game last night was the effort.
In his seventh NBA season, Siakam has emerged as one of the best players in the league and is averaging a career-high in points, assists (6.8) and a tie for ...
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NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors on December 30. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.
As noted, the Raps are giving up a lot of open looks and are giving up over 115.3 points per game. The total in this NBA showdown has seen a little action dropping from the opening number of 223.5 to 222. And yes, Booker is out for the Suns, but it’s not like the Raps have been getting killed by only great teams over this ugly 10-game stretch. When you think of the Raptors, you think of high energy, smart defense, and being well-coached. I just don’t know how you can feel good about backing the Raptors until they show some semblance of consistency. The Raps are also playing the second half of a back-to-back and yet, they are still favored in tonight’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Over the last 10 games, the Raptors have ranked 28th in the NBA in defensive rating. the Suns. The All-NBA forward is doing his best to keep this Raps ship afloat. Over those five games, they’ve allowed the likes of Rui Hachimura to go for 30 points, Nikola Jokic to put up 41, Jaren Jackson Jr. The team is coming off an ugly loss to the Grizzlies and has dropped eight of its last 10 overall. Most notably, star guard Devin Booker is out for several weeks with an injury — but can Toronto take advantage of the situation?
Fred VanVleet has been ruled out for Friday's game between the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors.
In 2021, they made the NBA Finals, and last season they had the best record in the league during the regular season. They are 2-8 in their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game losing streak. [Toronto Raptors](https://www.si.com/nba/team/toronto-raptors) are hosting the Phoenix Suns in Canada.
The Raptors will host the Suns tonight looking to snap a five-game home losing streak and despite their recent struggles Pascal Siakam hasn't slowed down, ...
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