The Toronto Raptors, along with the former Vancouver Grizzlies were the only two teams located outside the United States when they joined the NBA in 1996. The Toronto Huskies hosted the league's first game on November 1, 1946.
Name: Air Canada Centre
Opened: 1999
Capacity: 19,800
Defining Characteristic(s): The Air Canada Centre is located close to the CN Tower in the heart of downtown Toronto, and is connected to Union Station, the major transportation stop in the city. Also known as “The Hangar” due to its exterior's resemblance to an airplane hangar, the Air Canada Centre is also home to the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs. The Raptors initially played in the Skydome (now known as the Rogers Centre) before moving to the Air Canada Centre in 1999.
Founded: 1995
First NBA Championship: None
Last NBA Championship: None
Other NBA Championships: None
Number of Conference Championships: None
Number of Division Championships: One
Number of Playoff Appearances: Four
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