Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for the remainder of Game 5 against the Cavaliers due to a heel injury. He scored only 1 point before leaving the game in the second quarter.
Key points
Brandon Ingram ruled out for Game 5 due to heel injury
Ingram scored 1 point before leaving the game
He played 11:22 in the first half
Raptors were leading at halftime against Cavaliers
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The Toronto Raptors are not only holding their own in their crucial first-round game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road, they took a lead into the half.
After intermission, however, things may become a little more complicated.
Star forward Brandon Ingram, who led Toronto in scoring during the regular season, has been ruled out for the rest of the game with a heel injury.
Ingram played 11:22 in the first half, but was subbed out with 7:32 left to play in the second quarter and immediately went back to the locker room; he did not return to the floor for the rest of the period.
During his time on the court, Ingram was limited to just 1 point on 0-of-2 shooting, with 2 assists, 1 rebound and 1 block.
Moondog performs during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena.
A member of the Cleveland Cavaliers Scream Team performs during a time out during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Brows player Myles Garrett riles up the crowd during the first half of game one between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Q&A
What injury did Brandon Ingram suffer in Game 5?
Brandon Ingram suffered a heel injury that caused him to be ruled out for the rest of the game.
How did Brandon Ingram perform before his injury in Game 5?
Before his injury, Ingram scored 1 point, recorded 2 assists, 1 rebound, and 1 block in 11 minutes of play.
What was the score of the Raptors vs Cavaliers game when Ingram got injured?
The Raptors were leading at halftime when Ingram was injured, but the exact score at that moment is not specified.
What does Brandon Ingram's injury mean for the Raptors' playoff chances?
Ingram's absence could significantly impact the Raptors' performance and chances of advancing in the playoffs.
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Ingram has struggled a bit during the postseason and entered the night averaging just 14.8 points per game, which was well below his season average of 21.5.
The Raptors, at least initially, appear to be well-equipped to handle Ingram’s absence; at the half, Toronto had five different players reach double-figures in scoring, with guard Ja’Kobe Walter leading the way with 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range.
At the half, the Raptors are leading Cleveland, 74-67.
