Ingram Heel Injury Puts Raptors at Elimination Edge Sport By lines April 30, 2026 Brandon Ingram heel injury removed the Toronto Raptors forward from Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 29. Ingram exited at the 7:32 mark of the second quarter. Cleveland won 125-120 to take a 3-2 first round series lead. Heel Inflammation Leaves Toronto Without Its Top Scorer Brandon Ingram played 11 minutes in Game 5 before retiring with right heel inflammation. Toronto Raptors trainers tried to retape the foot during the second quarter. Ingram still finished with 1 point, 1 rebound, and 2 assists. Coach Darko Rajakovic told reporters that Ingram managed the heel issue all season. Scottie Barnes also limped through the second half of Game 5. The Raptors now face elimination in Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 25 points in Game 5. The Cleveland Cavaliers shot 53.1 percent and made 18 of 36 three pointers. Cleveland used a 27-8 second-half run to seize control. Related Sports Coverage Cavs Host Raptors in Game 5 With Series Tied 2-2Raptors Outlast Cavaliers 93-89, Even Series 2-2Rockets Rule Out Kevin Durant for Game 5 vs. Lakers Sources: NBA.com box score, TSN injury report, ESPN Game 5 coverage.
