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Boucher gives away 40 pounds to Harrell, who had a running start at the basket. Boucher pivoted from one side of the key to the other before flinging himself at the charging Harrell. It wasn’t quite David versus Goliath, but it wasn’t far off.

As impressive as that looked from the outside, for Boucher that’s simply the way he has to play the game. There is no alternative. He knows he’s not as big as many of the guys he has to take on, but that’s not going to stop him from trying.

“I’ll be honest, I’ve always felt I kind of want to play fearless, no matter who I play,” Boucher said after the game. “Obviously there are a lot of big bodies over there. But this is the NBA. If I want to be in this league, I’m gonna have to play guys like that. I don’t really think about it.

“If I’m here, I’m good enough to figure it out, play off of my energy and compensate for some of the other stuff.”

We didn’t get a chance to ask Boucher how he “compensated” for that “other stuff” on the Harrell play as the Canadian was heading out of the arena at the time for a much-needed rest, or perhaps some relaxation, but the answer would be interesting, we’re sure.

Boucher’s two games in Los Angeles consisted of a total of 46 minutes and 25 seconds of court time in which he scored 28 points on 12-of-21 shooting including 4-for-9 from distance, pulled down eight rebounds and blocked five shots.

It was the most extensive and impactful two games of his young NBA career and he wants to keep it rolling.

“I’ve been waiting a long time, Boucher 26, said. “For me, it’s just trying to get better every time, trying to close outside (noise) and just focus on the team. These guys have confidence in me. Coach has confidence in me and it helps me a lot. I know what I’m supposed to do, just stay focused on the right things.”

The opportunity is going to be there for at least the next few weeks. What Boucher does with it over these next few weeks can change the trajectory of his young NBA career.

Boucher knows that and he’s ready tor it.