Raptors' 2025-26 strength of schedule analysis
Briefly

For the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Raptors will open against Atlanta, followed by a home opener against Milwaukee. Facing a challenging start, they will play eleven teams with an average record above .500. This includes three games against the Eastern Conference favorite, the Cleveland Cavaliers. To achieve their goal of returning to the playoffs, the Raptors must navigate a difficult first half while taking advantage of weaker competition in the latter part of the schedule. The team will contend with 15 back-to-back games and will also face opponents on back-to-backs 18 times.
The Raptors face a challenging start in the 2025-26 season, with eleven opponents averaging a record above .500, including three matches against the Cavaliers.
The franchise’s ambitious goal is to secure a playoff spot by navigating a tough early schedule and capitalizing on weaker competition late in the season.
Toronto's 2025-26 schedule features numerous back-to-back games: 15 for themselves and 18 against opponents who are also on back-to-backs.
Opening the season against Atlanta and the home opener against Milwaukee set the stage for a competitive and demanding schedule for the Raptors.
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