Brandon Ingram has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange.
The forward has reportedly been dealing with heel inflammation since March 23, during which he missed the 143-127 win over the Utah Jazz. It was the second game of a back-to-back. The night before, Ingram played 27 minutes against the Phoenix Suns and finished with six points on 30 per cent shooting.
Ingram also missed games against the Orlando
Magic (Mar. 29) and the Sacramento Kings (Apr. 1) due to the same heel injury.
His struggles this post-season have been notoriously documented. Ingram is averaging only 12.0 points on 11.6 attempts and 32.7 per cent from the field.
While Raptors fans may find solace in a possible answer for his slump, the injury update will likely put the team at a disadvantage headed into tonight’s elimination game.
