The 2019-20 Toronto Raptors season was marked by strong team performance despite the departure of Kawhi Leonard. Under the guidance of head coach Nick Nurse, the Raptors finished the regular season with a 53-19 record, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Pascal Siakam’s emergence as an All-Star was pivotal, alongside solid contributions from Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, and Serge Ibaka.
The Raptors excelled defensively, ranking among the top teams in the league. In the playoffs, they defeated the Brooklyn Nets in a first-round sweep but faced a tough challenge against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The series went to a hard-fought Game 7, where the Raptors were ultimately eliminated. Despite not repeating their 2019 championship success, the Raptors demonstrated resilience and depth, setting a foundation for future competitiveness.
- Regular Season Record: 53-19
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Toronto Raptors Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Pascal Siakam | 60 | 22.9 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 35.9 | 11 | 17.0 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 18.9 |
| Kyle Lowry | 58 | 19.4 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 35.2 | 11 | 17.7 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 31.9 |
| Fred VanVleet | 54 | 17.6 | 3.8 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 39.0 | 11 | 19.6 | 4.4 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 39.1 |
| Norman Powell | 52 | 16.0 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 39.9 | 11 | 13.4 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 42.3 |
| Serge Ibaka | 55 | 15.4 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 38.5 | 11 | 14.8 | 7.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 51.1 |
| OG Anunoby | 69 | 10.6 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 39.0 | 11 | 10.5 | 6.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 41.5 |
| Terence Davis | 72 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 38.8 | 6 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 42.1 |
| Marc Gasol | 44 | 7.5 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 38.5 | 11 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 18.5 |
| Rondae Hollis-Jefferson | 60 | 7.0 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 13.0 | 5 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Chris Boucher | 62 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 32.2 | 7 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 40.0 |
| Matt Thomas | 41 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 47.5 | 10 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 41.7 |
| Patrick McCaw | 37 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 32.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Paul Watson | 8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 44.4 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Stanley Johnson | 25 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 29.2 | 3 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Dewan Hernandez | 6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shamorie Ponds | 4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Oshae Brissett | 19 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Malcolm Miller | 28 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 36.4 | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
Toronto Raptors in the 2020 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Brooklyn Nets
In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors showcased their dominance with a commanding sweep over the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors' depth and defensive prowess were on full display, as they effectively neutralized the Nets' offense and demonstrated why they were considered legitimate contenders. Despite playing in the Orlando bubble without home-court advantage, Toronto maintained their championship pedigree from the previous year, advancing effortlessly to the next round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 134-110 | |
| Aug 19, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 104-99 | |
| Aug 21, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 117-92 | |
| Aug 23, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 150-122 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Toronto Raptors faced the Boston Celtics in a thrilling second-round series that went to seven games. Despite a valiant effort from key players like Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, the Raptors ultimately fell short, losing Game 7 with a final score of 92-87. This marked the end of their title defense, as they struggled to contain Boston's dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-94 | |
| Sep 01, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 102-99 | |
| Sep 03, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | W 104-103 | |
| Sep 05, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | W 100-93 | |
| Sep 07, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 111-89 | |
| Sep 09, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | W 125-122 | |
| Sep 11, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 92-87 |
Toronto Raptors 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Toronto Raptors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 130-122 | |
| Oct 25, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-106 | |
| Oct 26, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 108-84 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 104-95 | |
| Oct 30, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 125-113 | |
| Nov 02, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-105 | |
| Nov 06, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 124-120 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 122-104 | |
| Nov 10, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-104 | |
| Nov 11, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-88 | |
| Nov 13, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-106 | |
| Nov 16, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-102 | |
| Nov 18, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 132-96 | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-97 | |
| Nov 23, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 119-116 | |
| Nov 25, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-96 | |
| Nov 27, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 126-98 | |
| Nov 29, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | W 90-83 | |
| Dec 01, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 130-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 121-110 | |
| Dec 05, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 119-109 | |
| Dec 08, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-104 | |
| Dec 09, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 93-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-92 | |
| Dec 14, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 110-102 | |
| Dec 16, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 133-113 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-99 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 122-118 | |
| Dec 22, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 110-107 | |
| Dec 23, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 120-115 | |
| Dec 25, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 118-102 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | W 113-97 | |
| Dec 29, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 98-97 | |
| Dec 31, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-97 | |
| Jan 02, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 84-76 | |
| Jan 04, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 121-102 | |
| Jan 07, 2020 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-99 | |
| Jan 08, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 112-110 | |
| Jan 12, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 105-104 | |
| Jan 15, 2020 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 130-121 | |
| Jan 17, 2020 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 140-111 | |
| Jan 18, 2020 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 122-112 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 122-117 | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-95 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | @ New York Knicks | W 118-112 | |
| Jan 26, 2020 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 110-106 | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 130-114 | |
| Jan 30, 2020 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-109 | |
| Jan 31, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 105-92 | |
| Feb 02, 2020 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 129-102 | |
| Feb 05, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-118 | |
| Feb 07, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 115-106 | |
| Feb 08, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 119-118 | |
| Feb 10, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 137-126 | |
| Feb 12, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 101-91 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 118-101 | |
| Feb 23, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 127-81 | |
| Feb 25, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-97 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 99-96 | |
| Mar 01, 2020 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 133-118 | |
| Mar 03, 2020 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 123-114 | |
| Mar 05, 2020 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 121-113 | |
| Mar 08, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 118-113 | |
| Mar 09, 2020 | @ Utah Jazz | W 101-92 | |
| Aug 01, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-92 | |
| Aug 03, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | W 107-103 | |
| Aug 05, 2020 | @ Orlando Magic | W 109-99 | |
| Aug 07, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 122-100 | |
| Aug 09, 2020 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 108-99 | |
| Aug 10, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-106 | |
| Aug 12, 2020 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-121 | |
| Aug 14, 2020 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-109 |