The Raptors are taking their historic season into the playoffs.
After clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time and putting up a franchise record 59 wins, Toronto will face the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The last postseason meeting between the two franchises was in 2015, when Washington swept the Raptors in the first round.
Here's everything you need to know about Toronto's playoff matchup with the Wizards.
Who won the regular season series between the Raptors and Wizards?
Toronto split their four meetings against the Wizards this season, and each team took a home and a road loss.
Nov. 5: Wizards win 107-96 in Toronto
Nov. 19: Raptors win 100-91 in Toronto
Feb. 1: Wizards win 122-119 in Washington
Mar. 2: Raptors win 102-95 in Washington
NBA playoffs 2018: Bracket, first-round schedule, dates, TV times
When is Toronto's first-round playoff series against the Wizards?
The Raptors will play seven games agains Washington from April 14-29.
Below is the full seven-game series schedule including the Canadian television broadcast information.
Date | Time (Eastern) | Location | TV Broadcast |
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Sat. April 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Air Canada Centre, TOR | Sportsnet One |
Tues. April 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Air Canada Centre, TOR | TSN |
Fri. April 20 | 8:00 p.m. | Capital One Arena, WSH | TSN |
Sun. April 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Capital One Arena, WSH | Sportsnet One |
Wed. April 25 | 7 p.m. | Air Canada Centre, TOR | TSN* if necessary |
Fri. April 27 | TBD | Capital One Arena, WSH | TBD* if necessary |
Sun. April 29 | TBD | Air Canada Centre, TOR | TBD* if necessary |