Chris Boucher suffers partial MCL tear
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Chris Boucher sustained a partial tear to the MCL in his right knee. He will undergo further assessment by specialists and an update will be provided as appropriate, per the Raptors. – 8:08 PM
Get well soon @chrisboucher Raptors say Boucher sustained a partial tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. It was on the overtime-forcing play. – 8:03 PM
Chris Boucher sustained a partial tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee on his game-tying bucket at the end of regulation in Saturday’s OT loss to Portland. He’ll undergo further assessment by specialists, Raptors say. – 8:02 PM
Raptors announce that Chris Boucher has suffered a partial MCL tear of right knee vs. Portland. He’s being assessed for treatment. Per source, not expected to require surgery. – 7:56 PM
Raptors won’t have Immanuel Quickley (starting PG), Gary Trent Jr. (starting SG), Scottie Barnes (starting PF), Jakob Poeltl (starting C), Chris Boucher tonight in Denver.
RJ Barrett (starting SF) probable, Bruce Brown questionable.
Going to be a weird one tonight. – 2:19 PM
Also, ICYMI — spoke with Chris Boucher about his up-and-down season and being caught in the middle as the Raptors rebuild: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/bo… – 12:04 PM
Toronto will be without Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and DJ Carton for Monday’s game in Denver. Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett and Chris Boucher are questionable. – 7:27 PM
Chris Boucher over 12 games prior to Thursday: 9 DNPs, 20 minutes, 14 points, 7 rebounds.
Boucher over the past 2 games: 50 minutes, 27 points, 15 rebounds.
Raps have trailed for most of the night but Boucher’s put-back ties the game with 0.7s left in regulation. OT in Portland – 12:25 AM
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