The Toronto Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans nine months ago. The veteran small forward is delivering the impact they envisioned when making the deal.

Ingram and the Raptors will look to continue their hot stretch on Thursday when they visit Cleveland for the second time in a two-week span. Toronto beat the Cavaliers 112-101 in the NBA Cup opener for both teams on Oct. 31.

That victory was the catalyst for the Raptors winning five times in their past six games to move above .500 for the initial time this season. Ingram has been the driving force, as he is averaging 21.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists on the season.

"I definitely got a couple more (gears) to go," said Ingram, who missed the final four months last season with a left ankle spra

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