Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Tue 5/11/21 11:50 PM

Boucher scored 16 points (5-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, one steal and one block across 37 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher returned from a nine game absence caused by a left knee sprain. He forced up 15 shots, but struggled in particular from three-point range and appeared to have some rust. Given the workload he received, it appears that Boucher could have a strong close to the season if he can get on track as the Raptors continue to sit out many key members of their rotation.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Tue 5/11/21 5:56 PM

Boucher will start Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Andrew Greif of the LA Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Raptors will once again be down several regulars, but they'll get Boucher back after a sprained left knee kept him sidelined for a string of nine consecutive games. Coach Nick Nurse confirmed that Boucher will join the starting five, where he'll presumably get the nod alongside Khem Birch, who's been one of the few regulars who hasn't been subject to frequent nights off over the last several weeks.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Mon 5/10/21 5:07 PM

Boucher (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old has missed the past nine games with a sprained left knee, but he may be able to retake the court Tuesday. Boucher could face some limitations in his first game action since April 21 if cleared to face Los Angeles.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Fri 5/7/21 4:46 PM

Boucher (knee) is out Saturday against the Grizzlies, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
A sprained left knee will keep the center out again, and Saturday marks Boucher's ninth straight absence. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Clippers.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Wed 5/5/21 6:02 PM

Boucher (knee) won't play Thursday against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher will miss his eighth game in a row Thursday as he continues to heal from an MCL sprain. The main beneficiary of this injury will be Khem Birch, who has seen at least 30 minutes of action in six of the team's last seven games.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Tue 5/4/21 5:12 PM

Boucher (knee) remains out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Raptors have yet to provide an update on Boucher since he exited an April 21 game against the Nets with a sprained MCL in his left knee, so he shouldn't be expected to return at any point during Toronto's three-game week. Khem Birch will likely absorb most of the minutes at center while Boucher is sidelined, perhaps for the remainder of the season.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Fri 4/23/21 10:49 AM

Boucher was diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his left knee Friday and avoided a serious injury, but he should be considered out indefinitely, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old won't have an official return timeline until he moves into his rehab program, so he should be considered unavailable for the near future. Boucher appeared to be in considerable pain after suffering the injury Wednesday, so the diagnosis of a non-severe sprain is welcome news. The final game of the regular season is May 16 versus the Pacers, so there's a possibility he's already played his final game of the season. Khem Birch and Freddie Gillespie should handle the bulk of the minutes at center for Toronto in the meantime, at least until Gillespie's second 10-day contract expires next week.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Wed 4/21/21 9:17 PM

Boucher exited Wednesday's game against the Nets with a left knee sprain and will not return, Mark Stein of The New York Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher landed awkwardly after going up for a rebound and appeared to tweak his left ankle; however, the Raptors are calling it a left knee sprain. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, Boucher will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury . Khem Birch and Freddie Gillespie could see more minutes at center for the Raptors if Boucher has to miss extended time.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Wed 4/21/21 6:33 PM

Boucher will come off the bench Wednesday against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
With the Raptors' key players healthy, Boucher will head to the bench while Pascal Siakam starts at power forward and Khem Birch gets the nod at center. In Boucher's past 10 games as a reserve, he's averaged 9.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 20.1 minutes.

Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Sun 4/18/21 11:42 PM

Boucher recorded 31 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot across 35 minutes in Sunday's 112-106 win over the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher went basket-for-basket with Luguentz Dort in the first quarter, and the shootout with his fellow Montreal native began Boucher's brilliant evening. The myriad of Toronto absences has allowed Boucher to let loose in a starting role, which is arguably where he should have been all along. Boucher will try to replicate his standout performance Wednesday night against the Nets, who are scrambling to fill the hole left by LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement.