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Chris Boucher on Raptors' struggles, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, & Trade deadline

On the latest episode of "Hustle Play with Chris Boucher," Mike Roach and Chris discuss the following topics:


0:52 - Team struggles

6:24 - Fred VanVleet

8:49 - Chris' voice in the locker room

9:50 - Precious Achiuwa

10:55 - Gary Trent Jr.

11:44 - Scottie Barnes

15:00 - Christian Koloko

15:49 - Barnes/Young dispute

17:15 - Pascal Siakam

18:40 - Team chemistry/bench criticism

21:36 - Shooting woes

23:00 - Trade deadline

26:33 - Nick Nurse

30:24 - Utah/favourite places to play

32:15 - Around the NBA topics

43:40 - Crowd influence

45:46 - Playoffs and message to fans

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