Brandon

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.

Ingram was excellent Friday against the Magic, though it wasn’t enough for the Raptors to get the win. The 28-year-old small forward had 35 points on 23 attempts, made four three-pointers and didn’t turned the ball over. None of his teammates scored at least 20 points and the Raptors were blown out in the fourth quarter 44-21. Ingram has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Raptors close out the week against the Jazz on Sunday.

Shooting 6-of-8 from the field, Ingram was essentially the only Raptors player who did not cool down after halftime on Wednesday. He’s scored at least 20 points in four of his last five appearances, with Wednesday’s tally being the highest for Ingram since dropping 30 in a January 14 win over the Raptors. Ingram has managed to stay relatively healthy, and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards, as he has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats.

Ingram had a well-rounded performance on Friday. In his 35 minutes, he impacted the game with his scoring, per usual, but also attacked the glass and was able to come up with three stocks on the defensive end. Friday marked the third straight game Ingram finished with at least 20 points, all during Toronto’s three-game winning streak. He’s played his role well this season with the Raptors and should remain an important piece to their puzzle — fantasy managers shouldn’t expect any slowed production.

For the first time since the first few days of January, Ingram has scored at least 22 points in consecutive games. And even with the limited defensive production, he has been one of the most valuable players in fantasy basketball over the past two weeks, providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Ingram and the Raptors play two more road games to end Week 14, starting on Friday in Portland.

Ingram was one of three Raptors starters to score at least 20 points in Tuesday’s victory, and he’s scored at least 19 in four straight. While Ingram’s season average is slightly lower than what it was in New Orleans last season, availability has not been an issue. As a result, fantasy managers have been able to recoup excellent value for the forward, who has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats.