Brandon Ingram exits Raptors playoff game early with right heel inflammation

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CLEVELAND - Raptors all-star forward Brandon Ingram was hurt in Game 5 of Toronto's series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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CLEVELAND – Raptors all-star forward Brandon Ingram was hurt in Game 5 of Toronto’s series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Ingram left the game in the second quarter and the Raptors announced he would not return to the floor.

A team spokesperson says Ingram had been struggling with right heel inflammation throughout the series and left the court midgame to have it retaped. When he began to warm-up again it was clear he would not be able to finish the game.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) celebrates winning after the end of second half NBA playoff basketball action against Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto on Sunday, April 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) celebrates winning after the end of second half NBA playoff basketball action against Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto on Sunday, April 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Ingram is averaging 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over four playoff games. He had a point, a rebound and two assists when he was pulled from the game.

That’s well below his regular-season averages of 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

The best-of-seven series is tied 2-2.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 29, 2026.

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