The Toronto Raptors have officially been eliminated from playoff contention after the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. This puts an end to the Raptors’ seven year playoff streak, which was tied with the Portland Trailblazers for the NBA’s longest active playoff streak.
After starting the year with a 2-8 record, it’s been a turbulent and unforgettable season for a team that hasn’t played in their home arena since their 2019-2020 campaign.
But just as the team started to gel in February — finishing the month with a 6-4 record — they were immediately afflicted by a myriad of challenges that heavily contributed to their struggles in March, including a nine-game losing streak.