CLEVELAND - Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram left Game 5 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second quarter and did not return.
A team spokesperson said Ingram had been dealing with right heel inflammation throughout the series and left the court to have it retaped. However, during warm-up it became clear he could not continue.
Ingram is averaging 14.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over four playoff games, well below his regular-season averages of 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. He had one point, a rebound, and two assists before exiting.
The series is tied 2-2.