Chris Boucher Struggles to Find Regular Season Role Despite Preseason Usage

Chris Boucher, who saw significant minutes and even started in some preseason games for the Boston Celtics, has surprisingly played sparingly in the regular season. His 76 minutes on the court have coincided with the team's worst defensive rebound percentage (57.1%) and a significant drop in total rebound rate (43.8%). Offensively, Boucher has struggled, missing 10 of his 11 three-point attempts. While he is expected to receive more opportunities, the Celtics have initially leaned towards smaller lineups, impacting his playing time despite his veteran status.