Richards had one of his best games in a Suns uniform versus Chicago, posting a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double. The Suns were seeking him out all game on rolls to the rim, and another big performance could do a lot for his confidence moving forward after an inconsistent start to his Phoenix tenure.

In early January, as both Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns struggled to find their footing, coach Mike Budenholzer moved Beal to the bench. Phoenix is still struggling, so Saturday Coach Bud moved Beal back into the starting lineup and the result was him dropping 25 points — with the Suns' big three of Beal,

Instant takeaway: Defense remains the ultimate downfall for the Suns. The Raptors (18-39) knocked out the Suns (27-30) with a barrage of 3s after clinging to a two-point lead. Toronto hit five 3s in under three minutes, with Chris Boucher nailing the first one, Immanuel Quickley making the next two and RJ Barrett splashing the last three.

Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 127-109 on Sunday night.