the game was played in Toronto was to recognize that the first ever NBA game was played in Toronto. The final score was 107–99 for the Knicks. November 8, 1996 – The Raptors pulled a huge upset by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 93–92. One of the game's highlights was Popeye Jones blocking a shot by Shaquille O'Neal. December 8, 1996 – In a game against the defending NBA Champion Chicago Bulls, the Raptors pulled another upset by defeating the Bulls 97–89 February 25, 1997 – Versus the Denver Nuggets, the Raptors had their highest point total of the season. The final score was 124–122 for the Raptors. Lows January 15, 1997 – The Raptors suffer one of their worst losses of the season. It was at the hands of the defending Western Conference champion Seattle SuperSonics by a score of 122-78. Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 1 | November 1 | New York | | Damon Stoudamire (28) | Popeye Jones (9) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome28,457 | 0-1 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 2 | November 2 | @ Charlotte | | Damon Stoudamire (19) | Carlos Rogers (8) | Damon Stoudamire (5) | Charlotte Coliseum24,042 | 0-2 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 3 | November 5 | Dallas | | Walt Williams (34) | Carlos Rogers (12) | Damon Stoudamire (8) | SkyDome17,065 | 1-2 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 4 | November 8 | L.A. Lakers | | Damon Stoudamire (21) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | Damon Stoudamire (10) | SkyDome27,357 | 2-2 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 5 | November 11 | Denver | | Marcus Camby (26) | Carlos Rogers (9) | Damon Stoudamire (6) | SkyDome17,132 | 2-3 |- bgcolor="bbffbb" | 6 | November 13 | Philadelphia | | Marcus Camby (23) | Popeye Jones (14) | Damon Stoudamire (12) | SkyDome17,385 | 3-3 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 7 | November 14 | @ New York | | Marcus Camby (29) | Popeye Jones (8) | Damon Stoudamire (13) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 3-4 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 8 | November 16 | @ Orlando | | Walt Williams (29) | Doug Christie (7) | Damon Stoudamire (5) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 3-5 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" | 9 | November 19 | Seattle | | Doug Christie (31) | Popeye Jones (11) | Marcus Camby (4) | SkyDome18,803 | 3-6 |- bgcolor="ffcccc" |