Raptors the 1st team to lose 5 straight Game 1s at home
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Home-court advantage hasn't been kind to the Toronto Raptors during their past postseason runs, and in Tuesday night's 102-96 defeat to the visiting Miami Heat, the Air Canada Centre and a sea of ravenous fans once again failed to put the team over the top.
With the loss, the Raptors became the first team in NBA history to lose five straight Game 1s on their home floor. They're also 1-9 in franchise history in series openers.
Most consecutive Game 1 playoff losses at home
| Team | Timeframe | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 2007-2016 | 5 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1968-1977 | 4 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 1978-1987 | 4 |
Toronto Raptors Game 1 history
| Year | Opponent | Game 1 final score | Leading scorer(s)-points | Series result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07 | New Jersey Nets | 96-91 | Richard Jefferson-28 | 4-2 NJ |
| 2013-14 | Brooklyn Nets | 94-87 | Joe Johnson/Deron Williams-24 | 4-3 BRK |
| 2014-15 | Washington Wizards | 93-86 OT | Paul Pierce-20 | 4-0 WAS |
| 2015-16 | Indiana Pacers | 100-90 | Paul George-33 | 4-3 TOR |
| 2015-16 | Miami Heat | 102-96 | Goran Dragic-26 | TBD |
(Courtesy: Basketball-Reference.com)