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Raptors update Brandon Ingram's injury status for Game 6 vs. Cavaliers
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram is considered doubtful to play through an injury in Game 6 against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, May 1, at Scotiabank Arena.
The Raptors initially listed Ingram as questionable to face the Cavs in Game 6 because of right heel inflammation, which caused him to sit out the second half of Game 5 as Cleveland won at home to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven first-round NBA playoff series.
But on the morning of May 1, the Raptors downgraded Ingram's status to doubtful for Game 6. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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Brandon Ingram is considered doubtful to play in Game 6 due to right heel inflammation.
Ingram sat out the second half of Game 5 because of right heel inflammation.
Game 6 is scheduled for May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena.
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Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of shirts draped over seats before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of a fan conduct advisory card on a courtside seat before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of shirts draped over seats before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of shirts draped over seats before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of a fan conduct advisory card on a courtside seat before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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The Raptors did not list All-Star forward Scottie Barnes on their injury report for Game 6, even though he suffered a right quadriceps injury in Game 5 in Cleveland.
Raptors starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (right hamstring strain) has not appeared in the postseason. On April 24, Toronto ruled out Quickley for the remainder of the first round.
The Cavs did not include any players on their injury report for Game 6, even though shooting guard Sam Merrill (right hand/finger) and center Jarrett Allen (right knee tendonitis) have been playing hurt throughout the series.
Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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