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Why Brandon Ingram isn't playing tonight for Raptors with injury news
TL;DR
Brandon Ingram will not play for the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to injury. The Raptors are looking to break the trend of home teams winning every game in the series.
Key points
- Brandon Ingram is not playing due to injury
- Toronto Raptors are facing Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7
- Series is tied 3-3 with home teams winning every game
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The Toronto Raptors will be playing Game 7 on the road, and shorthanded.
Brandon Ingram isn't taking part in the action when the Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.
The Raptors are trying to break the series trend. In getting out to a 3-3 series tie, the home team has won every game.
If Toronto wants to advance, it'll have to change that, and it'll have to happen without Ingram.
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Why isn't Brandon Ingram playing tonight?
Ingram remains out of action due to injury.
He's dealing with right heel inflammation.
Ingram first sat out in the second half of Game 5. He then didn't play in Game 6, which the Raptors won without him to force Game 7.
The Raptors also remain without , who has yet to play in the postseason with a right hamstring strain.
Q&A
What is the reason Brandon Ingram isn't playing for the Raptors?
Brandon Ingram is not playing due to an injury.
How does Ingram's absence affect the Raptors' chances in Game 7?
Ingram's absence leaves the Raptors shorthanded as they face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a crucial Game 7.
What is the current series status between the Raptors and Cavaliers?
The series is tied 3-3, with the home team winning every game so far.