The Toronto Raptors enter Tuesday’s play boasting a 42-32 record, putting them squarely in the mix for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. With the Atlanta Hawks right on their heels in the standings, however, each game carries plenty of importance.
An 8:00 p.m. ET rumble on the road against the Detroit Pistons is a prime example. Ahead of tip-off, is star SF Brandon Ingram going to play through some ongoing discomfort?
Let’s dive into the latest Brandon Ingram injury update and how it could impact PrizePicks player projections for Tuesday night’s Raptors vs. Pistons clash.
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Brandon Ingram Injury Update vs. Pistons Tonight
Per the official NBA injury report for Tuesday, Ingram is listed as questionable with right heel inflammation. This is nothing new for the veteran forward, who’s nursed the irritation for a while.
Since playing just 27 minutes in a blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns on March 22, Ingram has sat out two of the Raptors’ last four games. Most recently, he didn’t play on Sunday in a 139-87 clobbering of the Orlando Magic.
The good news for Toronto and its day-to-day rotational centerpiece is Ingram participated in shootaround on Tuesday in Detroit. That could be a positive indicator of his potential availability if he responds well.
Ingram has played in 70 of the Raptors’ 74 games this year, which is the first time since his rookie campaign in 2016-17 that he’s hit the 70-game mark. That also makes the All-Star man eligible for All-NBA accolades if in the running.
Which Raptors Players to Target vs. Pistons on Tuesday?
If Ingram is able to play, he could deliver a significant offensive punch for the Raptors. This season, he’s averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.8% from beyond the 3-point arc.
Via databallr, Ingram owns a +0.2 NET rating on the year. On the flip side, Toronto has fared 6.0 points better in 988 minutes with him off the floor, including a defensive rating improvement of 5.6.
With PG Immanuel Quickley (foot) out on Tuesday, it may be Ingram and/or PF Scottie Barnes who’s asked to step up. Barnes, also an All-Star in 2025-26, is pouring in 18.6 PPG, 7.7 RPG, and 5.8 APG on a career-high 50.7% from the field.
Barnes owns a +7.9 on-off swing, which is a testament to the all-around impact he provides for the postseason-bound Raptors.
Scottie Barnes vs. Pistons Projections, Picks
Here are some top Scottie Barnes projections vs. the Pistons tonight, via PrizePicks.
- 18.5 Points
- 7 Rebounds
- 7 Assists
- 32.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- 43.5 Fantasy Score
- And More
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