PHOENIX, Feb. 28 (UPI) --
Shaquille O'Neal turned in his first 40-point game in four seasons Friday night, carrying the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory over Toronto.
O'Neal made 20-of-25 shots from the field and scored 45 points, helping the Suns down the Raptors for the 10th straight time.
Phoenix played without point guard Steve Nash for the second consecutive game. He suffered an injury to his right ankle Tuesday and is listed as day-to-day.
O'Neal also claimed 11 rebounds, helping the Suns win for the fifth time in seven games. Louis Amundson added 20 points and Matt Barnes had 18.
Toronto was led by 27 points from Shawn Marion.
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