TORONTO - An untimely hamstring injury will keep Montreal native Chris Boucher out of the Toronto Raptors’ lineup when they play Boston in Boucher’s hometown on Friday.
“Just wanted to make that clear since we’re going back to Montreal that he will not be playing in that game,” coach Nick Nurse made a point of mentioning on Wednesday.
But Friday’s game isn’t just a final chance to develop chemistry before the real NBA season tips off next week. It’s also about players on the bubble, such as Justin Champagnie, who hope to shine one last time before the team announces its final roster on Saturday.