The 2021-22 Toronto Raptors season marked a return to form after a challenging previous year. Under the guidance of head coach Nick Nurse, the Raptors finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. The team was led by first-time All-Star Fred VanVleet and the dynamic play of Pascal Siakam, who made a strong comeback from injury.
Rookie Scottie Barnes made an immediate impact, earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors. The Raptors’ defensive prowess and depth were key factors in their regular-season success. In the playoffs, they faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, the Raptors were eliminated in six games. Overall, the season highlighted the team’s resilience and promising future, with a solid core to build upon in the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-4
Toronto Raptors Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Pascal Siakam | 68 | 22.8 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 34.4 | 6 | 22.8 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 23.5 |
| Fred VanVleet | 65 | 20.3 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 37.7 | 4 | 13.8 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 33.3 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 70 | 18.3 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 38.3 | 6 | 15.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 33.3 |
| OG Anunoby | 48 | 17.1 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 36.3 | 6 | 17.3 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 34.1 |
| Scottie Barnes | 74 | 15.3 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 30.1 | 4 | 12.8 | 9.0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 16.7 |
| Chris Boucher | 80 | 9.4 | 6.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 29.7 | 6 | 11.2 | 5.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 40.0 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 73 | 9.1 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 35.9 | 6 | 10.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 31.2 |
| Goran Dragić | 5 | 8.0 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| D.J. Wilson | 4 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Thaddeus Young | 26 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 39.5 | 6 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 14.3 |
| Juwan Morgan | 1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 56 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 30.6 | 3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Khem Birch | 55 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 50.0 |
| Malachi Flynn | 44 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Yuta Watanabe | 38 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 34.2 | 4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tremont Waters | 2 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 22.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dalano Banton | 64 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 25.5 | 4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Daniel Oturu | 3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Armoni Brooks | 13 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 27.8 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Champagnie | 36 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 35.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Isaac Bonga | 15 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sam Dekker | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Johnson | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |

Toronto Raptors in the 2022 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors faced the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a valiant effort, the Raptors were eliminated in six games, losing the series 4-2. Toronto's young roster, led by Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, showcased resilience, but ultimately couldn't overcome a strong performance by Joel Embiid and James Harden.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 131-111 | |
| Apr 18, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-97 | |
| Apr 20, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-101 | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-102 | |
| Apr 25, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-88 | |
| Apr 28, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 132-97 |

Toronto Raptors 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the Toronto Raptors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 98-83 | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-83 | |
| Oct 23, 2021 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 103-95 | |
| Oct 25, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 111-108 | |
| Oct 27, 2021 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 118-100 | |
| Oct 29, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 110-109 | |
| Oct 30, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 97-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-104 | |
| Nov 03, 2021 | @ Washington Wizards | W 109-100 | |
| Nov 05, 2021 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-101 | |
| Nov 07, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 116-103 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-88 | |
| Nov 11, 2021 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-109 | |
| Nov 13, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 127-121 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-113 | |
| Nov 18, 2021 | @ Utah Jazz | L 119-103 | |
| Nov 19, 2021 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 108-89 | |
| Nov 21, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-104 | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 126-113 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 114-97 | |
| Nov 28, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-97 | |
| Nov 30, 2021 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 98-91 | |
| Dec 02, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-93 | |
| Dec 05, 2021 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 102-90 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 110-109 | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | W 90-87 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 124-101 | |
| Dec 14, 2021 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 131-129 | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 119-100 | |
| Dec 26, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 144-99 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-109 | |
| Dec 31, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 116-108 | |
| Jan 02, 2022 | vs. New York Knicks | W 120-105 | |
| Jan 04, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 129-104 | |
| Jan 05, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-111 | |
| Jan 07, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 122-108 | |
| Jan 09, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 105-101 | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 99-95 | |
| Jan 14, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-87 | |
| Jan 15, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-96 | |
| Jan 17, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-99 | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-98 | |
| Jan 21, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 109-105 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-105 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 125-113 | |
| Jan 26, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 111-105 | |
| Jan 29, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | W 124-120 | |
| Jan 31, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-100 | |
| Feb 01, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | W 110-106 | |
| Feb 03, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 127-120 | |
| Feb 04, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 125-114 | |
| Feb 07, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 116-101 | |
| Feb 09, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 117-98 | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 139-120 | |
| Feb 12, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 110-109 | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 120-90 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-91 | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 125-93 | |
| Feb 26, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 127-100 | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 133-97 | |
| Mar 01, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 109-108 | |
| Mar 03, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 108-106 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 103-97 | |
| Mar 06, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 119-104 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 117-112 | |
| Mar 12, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 127-115 | |
| Mar 14, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-103 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-100 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 128-123 | |
| Mar 20, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-88 | |
| Mar 21, 2022 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 113-99 | |
| Mar 24, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-104 | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 131-91 | |
| Mar 28, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 115-112 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-102 | |
| Apr 01, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | W 102-89 | |
| Apr 03, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | L 114-109 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-108 | |
| Apr 07, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-114 | |
| Apr 08, 2022 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 117-115 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-94 |
