Brandon

Ingram

Ingram was listed as questionable ahead of this game, but he will play through the sprained thumb in his left hand. He scored 31 points against the Knicks on Tuesday and will look to stay hot in this one.

If there’s a positive to Ingram’s sprained thumb, it’s that the injury is on his non-shooting (left) hand. If he’s unable to play against the Timberwolves, Ja’Kobe Walter may be the player most likely to move into the starting lineup.

Ingram had it rolling during the first half, as he scored 27 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field. The Knicks did a far better job of defending him after halftime, limiting the slender forward to four points. Ingram’s 31 points were the most in a game for him since the Raptors’ first game out of the All-Star break, and he did finish with a complete stat line.

Ingram has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five appearances, as he continues to provide solid fantasy value in his first season with the Raptors. Over the past month, his production is just outside the top-50 in category leagues. Add in the fact that Ingram has avoided an extended absence due to injury, and those who selected him in drafts must be pleased with the outcome.

Brown had a chance to send Wednesday’s game into overtime, but his three-point attempt from the left corner in the final seconds drifted left and hit the side of the backboard. This was a disappointing end to Ingram’s night, and he’s scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances. While his fantasy value has slipped recently, with Ingram being an eighth-round player over the past two weeks, his season-long value remains solid. The Raptors visit the Wizards on Saturday in what should be a good matchup for Ingram.

After putting up 26 shots in Toronto’s first game out of the All-Star break, a win over the Bulls on Thursday, Ingram attempted 17 against the Bucks. Toronto’s shot distribution was more equal on Sunday, with four of the five starters putting up at least ten shots. All that Ingram’s final line lacked was a steal, but the two blocks were a welcome bonus for fantasy managers. The Raptors open their three-game Week 18 with a home back-to-back against the Thunder and Spurs.

Ingram went off for 31 points, but wasn’t very efficient as he shot 11-of-26 from the field. The 28-year-old forward also had eight rebounds and six assists with only two turnovers. On a night where Scottie Barnes had 14 points, five assists and six turnovers, Ingram carried the Raptors to the win. Toronto will close out the week against the Bucks on Sunday.

Ingram was on a roll from the opening tip, scoring 22 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the first half. The Raptors’ forward, who many believe to have deserved a trip to the All-Star Game, is up to seven 30-point games this season. More importantly, Ingram has appeared in 51 of the Raptors’ 53 games thus far. He’s stayed healthy in his first season in Toronto, much to the delight of fantasy managers.

Ingram continues to score at will recently as he’s had at least 25 points in three of his last four games. He wasn’t very efficient Wednesday against the Timberwolves as his 25 points came on 22 field goal attempts. The 28-year-old small forward has provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Raptors take on the Bulls on Thursday on the second night of a back-to-back.

Ingram had scored at least 20 points in five of his last six games entering play Sunday. The 28-year-old forward had that streak snapped against the Jazz. Ingram was hardly efficient with 19 points on 19 field goal attempts. He’s still provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Raptors are off until Wednesday, when they take on the Timberwolves in the first of three Week 16 games.