Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Sun 3/19/23 2:24 PM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher finished Saturday's 122-107 victory over the Timberwolves with five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 19 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher continues to see a decreased role after the addition of Jakob Poeltl and hasn't played more than 20 minutes since Feb. 25. Over his last 10 games, the undrafted product out of Oregon has averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 14.8 minutes.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Tue 3/7/23 10:31 AM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher amassed four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Monday's 118-113 loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Since the acquisition of Jakob Poeltl at the trade deadline, Boucher's minutes and production have dropped slightly. Across his last 10 appearances, Boucher is averaging 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 18.4 minutes. While he's experienced a slight downturn in usage, Boucher's efficiency has risen, as he's posting 53/33/77 shooting spilts since Feb. 10.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Wed 2/15/23 1:09 AM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher had 13 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 123-113 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher did just enough to remain relevant in the win, continuing what has been a productive stretch over the past two weeks. During that time he has been a top-50 player, averaging 12.7 points to go with 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. Looking ahead, while it is likely he remains in the rotation, he could very well go back to a 15-minute role on most nights. As we have seen already this season, that is not enough to warrant holding him in standard nine-category leagues.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Sat 2/11/23 12:31 AM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher logged seven points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 122-116 loss to the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher had one of his best stretches of the season leading up to the deadline, but the Raptors did not do his fantasy value any favors by adding Jakob Poeltl to their frontcourt. Things are suddenly very crowded up front, so Boucher will need to find a way to get ahead of Precious Achiuwa if he wants to keep his fantasy value afloat.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Thu 2/9/23 8:40 AM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher totaled 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals in 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 112-98 victory over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old big made an impact at both ends of the court, recording his second straight double-double and eighth of the season while delivering multiple blocks and steals in the same game for the first time all season. Boucher's been productive overall lately, averaging 12.7 points, 8.0 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 22.8 minutes a night over the last nine games while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor and 48.1 percent from three-point range, but his workload and role could decline significantly with the Raptors trading for Jakob Poeltl after Wednesday's win.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Mon 2/6/23 11:55 AM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher totaled 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Sunday's 106-103 victory over Memphis.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher has been one of the main beneficiaries of OG Anunoby's absence due to a wrist injury, which has forced head coach Nick Nurse to expand his typically shallow rotation. Though Nurse used only eight players Sunday, Boucher looks to be in the circle of trust for the time being. Boucher has cleared 20 minutes in four straight games and is averaging 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 treys and 1.0 blocks while shooting 60.6 percent from the field.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Fri 2/3/23 11:00 PM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher chipped in 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 117-111 victory over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher blocked multiple shots for just the third time in his past 15 games, contributing on both ends of the floor. He has now played at least 20 minutes in three straight games, once again putting himself back in the 12-team discussion in fantasy. He certainly isn't a must-roster player by any means, although he is worth a look if you think he can stick in a similar role moving forward.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Tue 1/31/23 12:43 PM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher finished Monday's 114-106 loss to the Suns with five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one assist in 24 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
With Precious Achiuwa having recently moved into the starting five as a replacement for the injured OG Anunoby (wrist), Boucher has settled back in as Toronto's first big man off the bench. While Anunoby was sidelined for three of the past six contests and averaged just 20.7 minutes in the three games he did play, Boucher has earned between 17 and 24 minutes off the bench in each of those six outings. During that stretch, Boucher is averaging 9.7 points, 7.2 boards, 1.0 three-pointers, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals, numbers that put him on the radar as a potential pickup in 12- and 14-team leagues. Anunoby is out for at least the next three games, so Boucher will at least have value over the next week and should remain a solid option until Anunoby returns to full strength.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Thu 1/26/23 12:53 PM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher chipped in 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 victory over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher's performance against the Kings was just the ninth time he's scored at least 15 points over his 43 appearances this year, and he's also shot 64.7 percent from the floor over his last two appearances. The 30-year-old also contributed on the defensive side of the ball Wednesday with three blocks, matching his season-high mark. He's scored in double figures in just four of 12 appearances this month and has averaged 7.6 points and 4.2 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game during that time.
Chris Boucher PF/C BOS Mon 1/23/23 10:31 AM
Chris Boucher
PF/C BOS
Boucher contributed 14 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and three steals over 23 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 victory over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Boucher scored in double digits for the first time since Jan. 14, and he did so by knocking down 66.7 percent of his attempts from the field. He also added five points on six shots from the charity stripe. Boucher is averaging 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds through 11 appearances in January.