The 2000-01 Toronto Raptors season marked a pivotal moment in the franchise’s history, highlighted by their first playoff series victory. Led by All-Star Vince Carter, the Raptors finished the regular season with a 47-35 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Lenny Wilkens, Toronto displayed a strong offensive game, powered by Carter’s scoring prowess and the playmaking of point guard Alvin Williams.
In the playoffs, the Raptors faced the New York Knicks in the first round. They emerged victorious in a hard-fought five-game series, marking the franchise’s first-ever playoff series win. The Raptors then faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, a series that went the full seven games. Despite Carter’s memorable performances, including a 50-point game, Toronto fell short, losing the series 4-3. This season remains a significant chapter in the Raptors’ history, laying the groundwork for future successes.
- Regular Season Record: 47-35
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Toronto Raptors Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Vince Carter | 75 | 27.6 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 40.8 | 12 | 27.3 | 6.5 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 41.0 |
| Antonio Davis | 78 | 13.7 | 10.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 12 | 16.4 | 11.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Alvin Williams | 82 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 30.6 | 12 | 13.8 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 35.7 |
| Charles Oakley | 78 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 22.4 | 12 | 9.3 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 37.5 |
| Morris Peterson | 80 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 38.2 | 8 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 44.4 |
| Corliss Williamson | 42 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keon Clark | 46 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Kevin Willis | 35 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Jackson | 54 | 8.5 | 3.4 | 9.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 34.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dell Curry | 71 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 42.8 | 12 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 37.8 |
| Tracy Murray | 38 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 36.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerome Williams | 26 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Chris Childs | 26 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 12 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 41.7 |
| Kornél Dávid | 17 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyrone Corbin | 15 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mamadou N'Diaye | 3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Stewart | 26 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eric Montross | 12 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Garth Joseph | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Muggsy Bogues | 3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Toronto Raptors in the 2001 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New York Knicks
In the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors faced the New York Knicks in a thrilling first-round series. Led by Vince Carter, the Raptors secured a hard-fought victory in five games, marking the franchise's first-ever playoff series win. Carter's electrifying performances, including a decisive Game 5 win at Madison Square Garden, cemented his status as a rising NBA star.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-85 | |
| Apr 26, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | W 94-74 | |
| Apr 29, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | L 97-89 | |
| May 02, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-93 | |
| May 04, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-89 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors faced the Philadelphia 76ers in a thrilling second-round matchup that went to seven games. Vince Carter's electrifying performance, including a memorable duel with Allen Iverson, captivated fans and pushed the series to the limit. Despite Carter's 20 points and a valiant effort in Game 7, the Raptors fell just short, losing 88-87, as his potential game-winning shot at the buzzer narrowly missed, ending Toronto's deepest playoff run at that time.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-93 | |
| May 09, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-92 | |
| May 11, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-78 | |
| May 13, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 84-79 | |
| May 16, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 121-88 | |
| May 18, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-89 | |
| May 20, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 88-87 |
Toronto Raptors 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Toronto Raptors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 104-95 | |
| Nov 01, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 03, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 93-91 | |
| Nov 04, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 07, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-75 | |
| Nov 10, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-88 | |
| Nov 11, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 98-75 | |
| Nov 16, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 86-80 | |
| Nov 18, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-102 | |
| Nov 20, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 100-64 | |
| Nov 23, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 111-91 | |
| Nov 25, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | W 79-75 | |
| Nov 26, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 101-89 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-93 | |
| Nov 29, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 103-79 | |
| Dec 01, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-95 | |
| Dec 05, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-84 | |
| Dec 06, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 95-88 | |
| Dec 08, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 108-92 | |
| Dec 10, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 95-87 | |
| Dec 12, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-90 | |
| Dec 14, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 70-68 | |
| Dec 15, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-97 | |
| Dec 17, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-101 | |
| Dec 19, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 103-95 | |
| Dec 20, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 99-98 | |
| Dec 22, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 78-72 | |
| Dec 26, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-97 | |
| Dec 28, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 94-93 | |
| Dec 30, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 109-103 | |
| Jan 02, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-97 | |
| Jan 05, 2001 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 115-105 | |
| Jan 07, 2001 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 94-92 | |
| Jan 09, 2001 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 110-91 | |
| Jan 10, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 110-85 | |
| Jan 12, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | W 93-72 | |
| Jan 14, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 107-99 | |
| Jan 16, 2001 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-99 | |
| Jan 17, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 98-91 | |
| Jan 19, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 101-79 | |
| Jan 21, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-106 | |
| Jan 23, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 116-111 | |
| Jan 24, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 103-83 | |
| Jan 27, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 90-80 | |
| Jan 30, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-89 | |
| Jan 31, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-97 | |
| Feb 03, 2001 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 108-105 | |
| Feb 05, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-98 | |
| Feb 08, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 99-92 | |
| Feb 13, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-105 | |
| Feb 15, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | L 98-91 | |
| Feb 18, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 92-74 | |
| Feb 20, 2001 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-102 | |
| Feb 21, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-111 | |
| Feb 23, 2001 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 119-118 | |
| Feb 24, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-99 | |
| Feb 27, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-89 | |
| Feb 28, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 95-88 | |
| Mar 02, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 107-90 | |
| Mar 04, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-88 | |
| Mar 06, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 98-91 | |
| Mar 07, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-85 | |
| Mar 09, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 110-99 | |
| Mar 11, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-84 | |
| Mar 13, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-97 | |
| Mar 15, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 88-72 | |
| Mar 20, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 102-81 | |
| Mar 21, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 111-95 | |
| Mar 23, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 112-86 | |
| Mar 25, 2001 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-92 | |
| Mar 27, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | W 101-92 | |
| Mar 30, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 110-99 | |
| Apr 01, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 104-101 | |
| Apr 03, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-85 | |
| Apr 04, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 97-94 | |
| Apr 06, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | W 108-100 | |
| Apr 08, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-88 | |
| Apr 11, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 99-87 | |
| Apr 13, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | W 94-82 | |
| Apr 14, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-86 | |
| Apr 17, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 94-92 | |
| Apr 18, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 98-92 |