2013–14 Toronto Raptors season
The 2013–14 Toronto Raptors season is the 19th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the offseason, they traded Andrea Bargnani away to the New York Knicks for Steve Novak, Quentin Richardson and Marcus Camby. The Raptors were not expected to make the 2014 playoffs however, with a weak Atlantic Division they found themselves as contenders for the Atlantic Division title despite an early losing record. On December 9, 2013 the Raptors traded Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy, and Aaron Gray to the Sacramento Kings for John Salmons, Greivis Vásquez, Patrick Patterson, and Chuck Hayes.[1] The Rudy Gay trade was marked as a turning point for the Raptors as they went on a 10-2 run from a 6-12 record maintaining their division lead and finishing the season with a 48-34 record qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2008.[2] Also clinched the Atlantic Division title for the first time since 2007. However, the Raptors were eliminated by the Brooklyn Nets led by Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Jason Terry in an intense seven game first round series.[3]
2013–14 Toronto Raptors season | |
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Division champions | |
Head coach | Dwane Casey |
Owners | Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment |
Arena | Air Canada Centre |
Results | |
Record | 48–34 (.585) |
Place | Division: 1st (Atlantic) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
Playoff finish | First Round (Lost to Nets 3–4) |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
Key dates
- June 27: The 2013 NBA draft took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, however the Raptors did not have any selections to make.
Pre-season
Roster
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Roster |
Regular season
Game log
2013–14 game log Total: 48–34 (Home: 26–15; Road: 22–19) | |
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October: 1–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–0)
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November
: 5–9 (Home: 2–5; Road: 3–4)
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December: 8–6 (Home: 2–3; Road: 6–3)
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January
: 11–6 (Home: 7–2; Road: 4–4)
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February
: 7–5 (Home: 4–2; Road: 3–3)
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March
: 10–6 (Home: 6–2; Road: 4–4)
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April
: 6–2 (Home: 4–1; Road: 2–1)
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2013–14 season schedule |
Standings
Atlantic Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | GP |
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y-Toronto Raptors | 48 | 34 | .585 | 0.0 | 26–15 | 22–19 | 11–5 | 82 |
x-Brooklyn Nets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 4.0 | 28–13 | 16–25 | 9–7 | 82 |
New York Knicks | 37 | 45 | .451 | 11.0 | 19–22 | 18–23 | 10–6 | 82 |
Boston Celtics | 25 | 57 | .305 | 23.0 | 16–25 | 9–32 | 5–11 | 82 |
Philadelphia 76ers | 19 | 63 | .232 | 29.0 | 10–31 | 9–32 | 5–11 | 82 |
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# | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GP |
1 | c-Indiana Pacers * | 56 | 26 | .683 | – | 82 |
2 | y-Miami Heat * | 54 | 28 | .659 | 2.0 | 82 |
3 | y-Toronto Raptors * | 48 | 34 | .585 | 8.0 | 82 |
4 | x-Chicago Bulls | 48 | 34 | .585 | 8.0 | 82 |
5 | x-Washington Wizards | 44 | 38 | .537 | 12.0 | 82 |
6 | x-Brooklyn Nets | 44 | 38 | .537 | 12.0 | 82 |
7 | x-Charlotte Bobcats | 43 | 39 | .524 | 13.0 | 82 |
8 | x-Atlanta Hawks | 38 | 44 | .463 | 18.0 | 82 |
9 | New York Knicks | 37 | 45 | .451 | 19.0 | 82 |
10 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 33 | 49 | .402 | 23.0 | 82 |
11 | Detroit Pistons | 29 | 53 | .354 | 27.0 | 82 |
12 | Boston Celtics | 25 | 57 | .305 | 31.0 | 82 |
13 | Orlando Magic | 23 | 59 | .280 | 33.0 | 82 |
14 | Philadelphia 76ers | 19 | 63 | .232 | 37.0 | 82 |
15 | Milwaukee Bucks | 15 | 67 | .183 | 41.0 | 82 |
Playoffs
Game log
2014 playoff game log Total: 3–4 (Home: 2–2; Road: 1–2) | |
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First Round: 3–4 (Home: 2–2; Road: 1–2)
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2014 playoff schedule |
Transactions
Trades
Players Added Via trade to Toronto
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Players Lost Via trade to New York[4] |
Players Added Via trade to Toronto |
Players Lost Via trade to Sacramento[5] |
Players Added Via trade to Toronto |
Players Lost Via trade to San Antonio[6] |
Waived
Player | Date waived | Ref |
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Linas Kleiza | July 16 | [7] |
Marcus Camby | July 17 | [8] |
Quentin Richardson | September 3 | [9] |
D. J. Augustin | December 9 | [10] |
References
- http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/
- http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400553094
- "Raptors Acquire Three Players, Three Picks From Knicks". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 10, 2013. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- "Report: Toronto to trade Rudy Gay to Sacramento". NBA.com. December 8, 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- "Raptors Acquire Nando De Colo". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 20, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- "Raptors Exercise Amnesty Provision On Kleiza". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- Raptors buy out Marcus Camby
- "Raptors Waive Quentin Richardson". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. September 3, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
- "Raptors Waive Augustin". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2013. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2013.