The Toronto Raptors have ended their playoff drought by claiming the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
It’s rare that the team with the fifth-best regular-season record is among the basketball betting favourites for the title, but it also presents a theoretically competitive first-round series.
What is the Toronto Raptors’ Record as a Fifth Seed?
The Raptors have been the fifth seed twice before.
In 2021-22, they lost 4-2 to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round. In 2000-01, Toronto overcame the New York Knicks 3-2 in the first round before losing to the Sixers 4-3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
What Is the Raptors’ Win-Loss Record as a Fifth Seed?
Toronto has gone 8-10 in the playoffs as the fifth seed.
They have a 1-2 series record, with their only series win coming against the Knicks in 2000-01.
Who Does the Fifth Seed Play in the Playoffs?
The fifth seed matches up with the fourth seed in the NBA playoffs.
The fourth seed has home-court advantage, meaning they host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7.
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