The Toronto Raptors first playoff showing did not go as planned. Entering the playoffs as the six seed, most expected New York to advance anyways, but being swept in their first appearance was embarrassing.
The next year Toronto would have a chance to right the ship. This time as a five seed, Toronto faced off against New York in a first-round re-match.
The series started off the same as the year prior. The hosting New York Knicks defeated the Toronto Raptors 92-85, with the Raptors’ star player, Vince Carter, scoring just 13 points on 5-22 shooting.