Brandon Ingram of the Toronto Raptors is now doubtful for Game 6 against the Cavaliers due to right heel inflammation. He missed the second half of Game 5, contributing to the Raptors trailing 3-2 in the playoff series.
Key points
Brandon Ingram is doubtful for Game 6
Ingram has right heel inflammation
He missed the second half of Game 5
Cavaliers lead the series 3-2
Game 6 is on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
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Raptors update Brandon Ingram's injury status for Game 6 vs. Cavaliers
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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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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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 5 photos
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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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 5 photos
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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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 5 photos
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
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.
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.
