2021–22 Toronto Raptors season
2021–22 Toronto Raptors season
The 2021–22 season was the Raptors’ 27th in the NBA. They finished 48–34 (.585), third in the Atlantic Division and fifth in the Eastern Conference, and made the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers, 4–2.
Key moments and changes
- Scottie Barnes was the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft and went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award.
- Kyle Lowry left Toronto in a sign-and-trade to the Miami Heat, with Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa coming to the Raptors.
- The team returned to playing home games in Toronto after Canada allowed it on September 10, 2021; the previous season had been played in Tampa due to the pandemic.
- In the draft, the Raptors held the 4th pick and selected Barnes, plus Dalano Banton with the 46th pick, the first Canadian-born player drafted by the franchise. They also picked up two additional second-round picks from trades with Utah and Sacramento.
Playoffs and outcomes
- The Raptors clinched a playoff spot on April 5, 2022, after a win over the Atlanta Hawks and a Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Orlando Magic.
- They were swept by the 76ers in the first round, losing the series 4–2 after falling behind 3–0.
Team leadership and venue
- Head coach: Nick Nurse; President: Masai Ujiri; General manager: Bobby Webster; Owners: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment; Arena: Scotiabank Arena.
- Local television coverage on TSN and Sportsnet.
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