Chris Paul and LeBron James
Chris Paul will try to lead the Suns to another win against the Raptors on Monday in Phoenix, Arizona. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

KEY POINTS

  • The Suns will try to even their regular0season series with the Raptors on Monday,
  • A second consecutive win is on the agenda of both teams
  • The Suns will continue to miss the service of Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors will clash anew when the former plays hosts on Monday, January 30 at the Footprint Center.

It will be the second meeting between these two NBA teams with the Raptors winning the last time around, 113-104.

Both teams are also coming off victories and will eye a second win that may possibly spark a winning streak for either team.

For the Suns, they are coming off an overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Chris Paul led Phoenix with a game-high 31 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.

Backing him up was Mikal Bridges with 25 markers Deandre Ayton with 23 points to go along with eight rebounds.

"With guys out, dude is stepping up," Ayton said. "The confidence is not coming out of nowhere; it's been there since the season (began). Mikal was working on his game. He's pretty consistent, just working on his craft and tonight was a time for it show. He took over the game."

The Suns are averaging 112.9 points per contest and have an offensive rating of 113.7.

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In addition, they are limiting the opposition to 111.6 points per contests with a defensive rating of 112.2.

However, getting another win at home will not be easy against a team like the Raptors.

Toronto is coming off a 123-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers with Precious Achiuwa stepping up.

Achiuwa finished with 27 points and 13 rebounds to hold up the fort for the Raptors in that bounce-back win.

Pascal Siakam did his share as well, pouring in 24 markers. Meanwhile, Scottie Barnes added 18 points and 10 rebounds.

The Raptors are norming 112.9 points per outing with an offensive rating of 114.3.

On the defensive end, the Raptors are allowing only 111.6 points per game from opposing teams.

The Suns are -2.5 favorites to prevail over the Raptors, who are at +2.5.

Furthermore, the moneyline is -140 for Phoenix and +120 for Toronto.

The showdown between the Suns and Raptors can be followed via the NBA League and through fuboTV at 9:00 PM ET.

Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors will try to secure a win on the road when they visit the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Jan. 30. Getty Images | Douglas P. DeFelice
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