Raptors' Chris Boucher to miss Trail Blazers game with back bruise

November 15, 2021 - 2:27pm

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

Toronto Raptors centre Chris Boucher will not be in the lineup when the team opens a road trip Monday in Portland due to a bruise on his lower back.

Boucher provided an update on his condition when speaking to reporters Monday. He was lifted from Saturday’s loss to the Pistons early because of the injury.

Chris Boucher says lower back is bruised, affecting his running; he won’t going tonight. Watanabe is also out, but might play on this trip. Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) and Fred VanVleet (groin) are still TBD tonight vs. Blazers.

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) November 15, 2021

The Raptors have not determined yet whether Fred VanVleet (groin) and Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) will be healthy enough to play Monday after both players missed Saturday’s game. Both players are currently questionable on the daily injury report.

Forward Yuta Watanabe, who has yet to play a game this season due to a calf injury, is travelling with the team and could make his debut on the trip, which includes games against Utah, Sacramento, Golden State, Memphis and Indiana.

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