Earns Second Consecutive Start in Game 7 With Ingram Sidelined

Guard Jamal Shead was inserted into the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marked Shead's second consecutive start in place of All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, who was ruled out due to a sore right heel. Tasked with filling the void left by the team's leading scorer in a winner-take-all matchup, Shead's elevated role came as coach Darko Rajakovic opted for backcourt depth to counter the Cavaliers' defensive pressure.