Once again, the Toronto Raptors have proven they're incapable of putting their foot down while holding a series lead in the NBA postseason.
A 103-91 loss in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday night to the Miami Heat evens the series at 3-3, with a winner-take-all Game 7 going down on Sunday afternoon at the Air Canada Centre.
In defeat, the Raptors fall to 0-7 in franchise history when up in a playoff series.
| Season | Opponent | Raptors lead | Following Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1-0 | 97-92 L |
| 2000-2001 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2-1 | 84-79 L |
| 2013-2014 | Brooklyn Nets | 3-2 | 97-83 L |
| 2015-2016 | Indiana Pacers | 2-1 | 100-83 L |
| 2015-2016 | Indiana Pacers | 3-2 | 101-83 L |
| 2015-2016 | Miami Heat | 2-1 | 94-87 L |
| 2015-2016 | Miami Heat | 3-2 | 103-91 L |
On the other end of the spectrum, the Heat are a perfect 6-0 in their last six elimination games - the longest streak in the NBA.