Suns Prepare for Raptors Amid Injuries, Playoff Stakes

The Phoenix Suns (31-37) are looking to salvage their playoff hopes as they face the Toronto Raptors (24-44) tonight in their first game of a five-game homestand. The Suns, currently 1.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the final play-in spot, are coming off a disappointing 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and have lost 15 of their last 21 games. Bradley Beal will miss the game due to a left hamstring injury, which adds pressure on stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to perform. The Raptors are also struggling, having lost their last game against the Portland Trail Blazers and sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference, but they defeated the Suns 127-109 in their previous matchup this season. Both teams are dealing with significant player absences, with Toronto missing multiple key players tonight. The matchup is critical for both teams as they aim to regain momentum in their respective playoff races.