Ingram with heel inflammation leaves the game as Raptors fall behind after Cavaliers collapse.
2026-04-30 12:31
April 30th - Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram left Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers early due to inflammation in his right heel. The Raptors ultimately lost 120-125 .
Ingram played only 11 minutes in this game, missing both of his field goal attempts and scoring only 1 point from free throws , along with 2 assists and 1 rebound. With 7 minutes and 32 seconds remaining in the second quarter, he left the game early due to heel discomfort and did not return.
Despite the Raptors leading the Cavaliers 74-67 at halftime , the Cavaliers rallied in the second half, led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, and ultimately secured the victory.
Ingram's performance in this series has been less than ideal, averaging only 14.8 points per game in the first four games with a shooting percentage as low as 33.9% , and his form has remained sluggish.
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