The 2016-17 Toronto Raptors finished the NBA regular season with a 51-31 record, securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Dwane Casey, the team was led by the impressive backcourt duo of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. DeRozan averaged a career-high 27.3 points per game, while Lowry contributed 22.4 points and 7.0 assists per game.
The Raptors made strategic moves mid-season, acquiring Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker to bolster their defense and versatility. In the playoffs, they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the first round. However, their season ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were swept 4-0 by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the disappointing playoff exit, the season solidified the Raptors’ status as a consistent Eastern Conference contender.
- Regular Season Record: 51-31
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 0-4
Toronto Raptors Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| DeMar DeRozan | 74 | 27.3 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 26.6 | 10 | 22.4 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| Kyle Lowry | 60 | 22.4 | 4.8 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 41.2 | 8 | 15.8 | 3.1 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 34.2 |
| Serge Ibaka | 23 | 14.2 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 39.8 | 10 | 14.3 | 6.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 31.6 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 80 | 12.0 | 9.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 50.0 | 10 | 11.2 | 6.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Terrence Ross | 54 | 10.4 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 37.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cory Joseph | 80 | 9.3 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 35.6 | 10 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.9 |
| DeMarre Carroll | 72 | 8.9 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 34.1 | 10 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 31.8 |
| Norman Powell | 76 | 8.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 9 | 11.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 44.1 |
| Patrick Patterson | 65 | 6.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.2 | 10 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 30.8 |
| P.J. Tucker | 24 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 32.1 |
| Delon Wright | 27 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 9 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Lucas Nogueira | 57 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 25.0 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Pascal Siakam | 55 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 14.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jared Sullinger | 11 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jakob Poeltl | 54 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Fred VanVleet | 37 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 37.9 | 7 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Bruno Caboclo | 9 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Toronto Raptors in the 2017 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks and emerged victorious in a hard-fought six-game series. After dropping the opening game at home, the Raptors displayed resilience by tightening their defense and exploiting their depth, particularly with strong performances from DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry. Toronto's ability to adjust and control the tempo proved crucial as they advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-83 | |
| Apr 18, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-100 | |
| Apr 20, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-77 | |
| Apr 22, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 87-76 | |
| Apr 24, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 118-93 | |
| Apr 27, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-89 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers and struggled significantly, ultimately being swept in four games. Despite strong performances from stars like DeMar DeRozan, the Raptors were unable to contain LeBron James, who delivered dominant performances to propel the Cavaliers forward. The series highlighted the gap between the Raptors and the Eastern Conference elite, leading to major introspection and eventual roster changes in the following seasons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-105 | |
| May 03, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-103 | |
| May 05, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 115-94 | |
| May 07, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-102 |
Toronto Raptors 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Toronto Raptors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-91 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-91 | |
| Oct 31, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 105-102 | |
| Nov 02, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-103 | |
| Nov 04, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | W 96-87 | |
| Nov 06, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 96-91 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 112-102 | |
| Nov 11, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 113-111 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 118-107 | |
| Nov 15, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-117 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 127-121 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 113-111 | |
| Nov 20, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-99 | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 123-115 | |
| Nov 23, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-102 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-99 | |
| Nov 28, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-95 | |
| Nov 30, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 120-105 | |
| Dec 02, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-80 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 128-84 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-112 | |
| Dec 08, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 124-110 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-94 | |
| Dec 12, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-100 | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-114 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 125-121 | |
| Dec 18, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-79 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 116-104 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | W 104-98 | |
| Dec 26, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-91 | |
| Dec 28, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-111 | |
| Dec 29, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-91 | |
| Jan 01, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 123-114 | |
| Jan 03, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-82 | |
| Jan 05, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 101-93 | |
| Jan 07, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 123-118 | |
| Jan 08, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 129-122 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 114-106 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 132-113 | |
| Jan 15, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 116-101 | |
| Jan 17, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 119-109 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-89 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 113-78 | |
| Jan 22, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 115-103 | |
| Jan 24, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 108-106 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 101-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-86 | |
| Jan 29, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 114-113 | |
| Jan 31, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 108-106 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-104 | |
| Feb 03, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-94 | |
| Feb 05, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 103-95 | |
| Feb 06, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-109 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-109 | |
| Feb 12, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 102-101 | |
| Feb 14, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-94 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 90-85 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 107-97 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-106 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 92-91 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 105-96 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-106 | |
| Mar 04, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-94 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 94-87 | |
| Mar 10, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 105-99 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-89 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 100-78 | |
| Mar 16, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 123-102 | |
| Mar 17, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 87-75 | |
| Mar 19, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 116-91 | |
| Mar 21, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 122-120 | |
| Mar 23, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | W 101-84 | |
| Mar 25, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 94-86 | |
| Mar 27, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 131-112 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 110-106 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 111-100 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-105 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 105-102 | |
| Apr 07, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | W 96-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 110-97 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-83 |