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Cavs Edge Raptors 125-120, Ingram Injured, 3-2 Lead

5/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Brandon Ingram left Game 5 on April 30, 2026 with right-heel inflammation and was listed as questionable for Game 6.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 125-120, giving Cleveland a 3-2 series lead after the series was tied 2-2.
Ingram played 11 minutes, recording one point, one rebound, two assists and 0-for-2 shooting.
The Raptors also were without point guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring).

History

Historical Context

In the 1998 NBA Finals, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz 4-2, clinching Michael Jordan’s sixth title while averaging 33.5 points per game; both clubs had tied the league’s best 62-20 record that season. The series marked the end of Bulls dynasty, underscoring how player health—later highlighted by Raptors injuries that gave the Cavaliers a 3-2 lead—has become a decisive factor in playoffs.

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Story summary

Brandon Ingram left Game 5 on April 30, 2026 with right-heel inflammation and was listed as questionable for Game 6.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 125-120, giving Cleveland a 3-2 series lead after the series was tied 2-2.
Ingram played 11 minutes, recording one point, one rebound, two assists and 0-for-2 shooting.
The Raptors also were without point guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring).

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