Chris Boucher has been on a roll for the Toronto Raptors. Since checking into the game against the New York Knicks in garbage time on Jan. 8, Boucher has been a consistent difference for the Raptors from off the bench.

New Orleans ... for the Raptors. Chris Boucher is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Missi is averaging 9.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Pelicans.

The Toronto Raptors have "emerged as a team to watch" regarding New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram as the Feb. 6 trade deadline looms. NBA

A third-quarter rally allowed New Orleans ... 20/30: Pelicans foul shooting. Those 10 misses proved damaging in a game where the Pelicans trailed for nearly the entire 48 minutes. 37-16: Toronto edge in bench points, paced by Chris Boucher's 14.

Scottie Barnes has been phenomenal, taking over in the fourth quarter against the Pelicans after a rough start to finish with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. Chris Boucher and Bruce ...

Toronto hosts New Orleans looking to prolong its three-game win streak. Monday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

After making a franchise-altering trade with the Raptors last year, the Knicks could be looking toward Toronto again for frontcourt help ahead of next week’s NBA trade deadline.

The Nuggets, along with the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and other teams, have also expressed trade interest in Chris Boucher, league sources told HoopsHype. Bruce Brown is a candidate

Before starting their current Eastern Conference road trip, the New Orleans Pelicans had been rolling, winners of four straight and five of six.

In each of the last three games, the Raptors have, at times, outclassed their opponents. The Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans and undermanned Atlanta Hawks are not good, but the idea that these Raptors could dominate any team for a prolonged stretch would have been unimaginable in the season’s first two-and-a-half months.

Pelicans rookie Yves Missi said that he is honored to be selected to the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14 in San Francisco.