"Brandon Ingram has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful after leaving Game 5 with right heel inflammation. He exited midway through the second quarter and was unable to return for the remainder of the game."
"Ingram has been dealing with heel inflammation since late March, a stretch that already forced him to miss time against the Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, and Sacramento Kings."
"Through the first five games of the series, Ingram is averaging just 12.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting just 32.8 percent from the field."
"Scottie Barnes is expected to play despite taking a knock in Game 5. He has been Toronto's best player in the series, averaging 24.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game."
The Toronto Raptors are facing elimination in their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, trailing 3-2. Brandon Ingram has been downgraded to doubtful due to right heel inflammation, which forced him to leave Game 5. Ingram has struggled throughout the series, averaging 12.0 points and shooting 32.8 percent. Toronto is also without starter Immanuel Quickley due to a hamstring injury. Scottie Barnes is expected to play and has been the team's standout performer, averaging 24.0 points per game. Game 6 is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena.
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