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Raptors' Brandon Ingram played one of the worst NBA playoff games ever
TL;DR
Brandon Ingram of the Toronto Raptors had a historically poor performance in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. His lack of contribution significantly impacted the game's outcome.
Key points
- Brandon Ingram played poorly in Game 2 of the playoffs
- His performance is among the worst in NBA playoff history
- The Raptors were competitive against the Cavaliers
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The Toronto Raptors were actually right there with the Cleveland Cavaliers for much of Monday night's Game 2 in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
If Brandon Ingram had decided to show up at all, the outcome may have been very different.
But instead, Ingram played one of the worst playoff games in NBA history.
These were his final stats:
- 36 minutes
- 7 points
- 4 rebounds
- 3 assists
- 1 steal
- 5 turnovers
- 3-15 FG
- 1-3 3FG
- 0-0 FT
- Minus-15
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He's the first player since Paul George in 2018 to have fewer than eight points, shoot 20% or worse, miss at least 12 shots and have at least five turnovers in a playoff game:
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Ingram's stats included a bit of garbage time production after the Cavs had pulled away a bit, too. When the game mattered he was brutal.
Q&A
What were Brandon Ingram's stats in the playoff game against the Cavaliers?
Brandon Ingram's final stats in the playoff game were notably poor, contributing to one of the worst playoff performances in NBA history.
How did Brandon Ingram's performance affect the Raptors' playoff chances?
Ingram's poor performance likely hindered the Raptors' chances of winning Game 2 against the Cavaliers, as he failed to contribute effectively.
What is considered one of the worst playoff games in NBA history?
Brandon Ingram's performance in Game 2 is being labeled as one of the worst playoff games in NBA history due to his significant lack of impact.
