Devin Booker and Isaiah Canaan returned to the starting lineup on Friday night as the Suns effort, hustle and fight led to a hard-fought battle against the Toronto Raptors.
Deandre Ayton faced a tough interior matchup against Jonas Valanciunas and Serge Ibaka, but the first overall pick put on a showcase against the veteran centers in the paint. The Big Fella finished the game with 17 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks while shooting 70 percent from the field.
“He has it,” Booker said about his teammate. “He has the grit. He has what it takes…He held his own.