The 1999-00 Toronto Raptors marked a pivotal season in the franchise’s history. Under the leadership of head coach Butch Carter, the team finished with a 45-37 record, securing their first-ever playoff appearance. Vince Carter emerged as a superstar, averaging 25.7 points per game and earning his first All-Star selection, which greatly boosted the team’s profile.
The Raptors’ roster included key players like Tracy McGrady and Charles Oakley, who provided crucial contributions. Toronto finished fifth in the Central Division and was seeded fifth in the Eastern Conference playoffs. However, their postseason run was short-lived, as they were swept by the New York Knicks in the first round. Despite the early exit, the season was a significant step forward for the franchise, setting the foundation for future successes.
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-3
Toronto Raptors Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Vince Carter | 82 | 25.7 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 40.3 | 3 | 19.3 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 10.0 |
| Tracy McGrady | 79 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 27.7 | 3 | 16.7 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 28.6 |
| Doug Christie | 73 | 12.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 36.0 | 3 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 37.5 |
| Antonio Davis | 79 | 11.5 | 8.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 3 | 13.0 | 8.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Kevin Willis | 79 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 33.4 | 3 | 13.0 | 8.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dell Curry | 67 | 7.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 39.3 | 3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 66.7 |
| Dee Brown | 38 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 35.8 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Oakley | 80 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 34.1 | 3 | 10.0 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 28.6 |
| Alvin Williams | 55 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 29.1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Muggsy Bogues | 80 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 3 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Aleksandar Radojević | 3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| John Thomas | 55 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sean Marks | 5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Haywoode Workman | 13 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 21.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Stewart | 42 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Antonio Lang | 7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Toronto Raptors in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New York Knicks
In the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors made their postseason debut but faced a swift exit in the first round. Matched against the New York Knicks, the Raptors were swept in a best-of-five series, losing 3-0. Despite the early exit, the playoff appearance marked a significant milestone for the franchise, signaling its potential in the NBA landscape.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-88 | |
| Apr 26, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 84-83 | |
| Apr 30, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 87-80 |
Toronto Raptors 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Toronto Raptors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 103-90 | |
| Nov 04, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | W 97-86 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-92 | |
| Nov 07, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 109-99 | |
| Nov 11, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 123-106 | |
| Nov 14, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-90 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 89-85 | |
| Nov 18, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | L 92-81 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-100 | |
| Nov 21, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-102 | |
| Nov 23, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 94-93 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-84 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | W 100-87 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 106-88 | |
| Nov 30, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 107-89 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 95-93 | |
| Dec 05, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 98-92 | |
| Dec 07, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-98 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-91 | |
| Dec 12, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-88 | |
| Dec 14, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 105-97 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-91 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-98 | |
| Dec 19, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 94-88 | |
| Dec 21, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 116-87 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 91-90 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-95 | |
| Dec 28, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | W 100-99 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-104 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-90 | |
| Jan 06, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 101-89 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 105-97 | |
| Jan 09, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 107-97 | |
| Jan 11, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | L 117-89 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-102 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-110 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-97 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-94 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-90 | |
| Jan 23, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 94-77 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 120-105 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 108-93 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 106-89 | |
| Feb 03, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-95 | |
| Feb 05, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 98-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 109-88 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-108 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 91-70 | |
| Feb 16, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-101 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 95-91 | |
| Feb 20, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 100-96 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-88 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-85 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 103-102 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 87-80 | |
| Mar 01, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 96-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 114-104 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-92 | |
| Mar 06, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-90 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 95-94 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-88 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 99-97 | |
| Mar 14, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 85-78 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-91 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 100-98 | |
| Mar 21, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 100-93 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 106-93 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 102-84 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-101 | |
| Mar 28, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-96 | |
| Mar 30, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-103 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 110-101 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 104-83 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 104-88 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-84 | |
| Apr 08, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 98-79 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-103 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 77-73 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | W 86-71 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 85-84 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-73 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 106-100 |