Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards had 19 points and a game-high 12 rebounds in their 125-108 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

The third quarter was largely dictated by Bol and Nick Richards - the starting center scored 6 points while playing stout defense throughout his time on the court. Phoenix carried a 92-70 lead into the final 12 minutes of action - an advantage that allowed for some time to rest Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.

Devin Booker scored the game-high 36 points with nine assists and Kevin Durant put up 28 points. This was the Suns’ third consecutive loss and second straight loss to the Pelicans (16-43) in their three-game season series.

I’m not buying into the idea that the Phoenix Suns need to move on from Head Coach Mike Budenholzer, and for one reason: I hold the players accountable for not reaching their full potential. When we looked at this team on paper at the start of the season,

Phillips subbing for Williams was impressive again like against the Knicks, scoring nine points but fouling out trying to contain Durant. Vučević added 16 points and 11 rebounds, though shooting six of 16 against troublesome center Nick Richards.