The Toronto Raptors will be missing Brandon Ingram in Game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinal against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The star forward was officially ruled out just before the game at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena. Ingram, dealing with inflammation in his right heel, was spotted in a walking boot during the team’s shootaround.
He re-injured his heel during Game 5’s loss, forcing him to exit in the second quarter. Despite efforts to recover, the swelling persisted, leading to his absence in Game 6’s win and ultimately ruling him out for Game 7 after being questionable earlier in the day. Ingram, who led the team with 21.5 points per game in the regular season, has struggled in the playoffs, averaging only 12 points.