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PELICANS at SUNS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 28, 2025

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans

Bol Bol scored 25 points, one shy of his career high, and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-108 to snap a three-game skid

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Comes close to double-double Richards finished Sunday's 127-109 loss to the Raptors with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 21 minutes.

Impact Richards finished just two boards shy of a double-double Sunday, and he continues to provide solid numbers on both ends of the court as the Suns' starting center. He's started every game for the Suns since Jan. 20, and in that 16-game span, he's averaging 8.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.4 assists across 22.4 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient double-double in defeat Richards closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Richards delivered an extremely efficient performance from the field while securing his 10th double-double of the season. Additionally, the big man also recorded multiple swats for the 12th time across 35 regular-season appearances. Richards has now appeared in 14 outings with his new club (13 starts), averaging 8.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23.5 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in team-high six rebounds Richards contributed six points (3-3 FG), six rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 140-109 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Richards led the Suns with six rebounds in Wednesday's blowout, but he didn't make a big impact in the box score overall. Richards has started in nine of his 10 appearances since landing in Phoenix, averaging 10.0 rebounds, 8.9 points and 0.8 blocks in 24.1 minutes while shooting 57.4 percent from the field. The 27-year-old big man has a more consistent role than he did in Charlotte while playing behind Mark Williams, but Richards is still splitting minutes to veteran Mason Plumlee.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 28 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Posts career-high 19 rebounds Richards racked up 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-7 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 victory over Washington.

Impact Richards' addition to the roster is paying off, and he's proven to be a much better option than Jusuf Nurkic and Mason Plumlee, Based on his initial four-game run, the Suns could be compelled to find a suitor for one of their big men before the trade deadline. He's cemented his spot with the first unit in short order and warrants serious fantasy consideration moving forward.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Recent acquisition Nick Richards shines as Suns knock off Wizards Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over th...

JANUARY 26 • SACBEE.COM

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JANUARY 24 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Season-high 15 rebounds in win Richards ended with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT) and 15 rebounds across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 108-84 victory over the Nets.

Impact Richards had one of his best games with the Suns on Wednesday since being traded to Phoenix. The 27-year-old big man made a big impact on the glass with a season-high 15 rebounds, which helped his new squad secure the blowout win against Brooklyn.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in start Richards finished Monday's 118-92 loss to Cleveland with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 22 minutes.

Impact After erupting in his debut against the Pistons on Saturday with 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes, Richards was inserted into the starting lineup for Monday. He wasn't able to reciprocate his success, however, as Cleveland's frontcourt got the best of him. Despite this dud, Richards is likely to remain with the starters for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting five Richards will start Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact The Suns won't waste any more time after Richards erupted for 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in his debut against the Pistons on Saturday. With Richards likely to remain in the starting lineup going forward, Mason Plumlee will retreat to the second unit.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Big double-double in team debut Richards totaled 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 125-121 win over the Pistons.

Impact While he didn't get the start in his Suns debut, Richards saw a starter's workload as Mason Plumlee was on the court for only 13 minutes. Richards also made exactly the kind of impact Phoenix was hoping for when they acquired him from Charlotte, as the 27-year-old center recorded his sixth double-double of the season. The rest of the Suns second unit managed just 13 points total and doesn't have a go-to scoring option, so Richards should be productive even if he stays on the bench, but a shoft to the starting five seems inevitable once he gets more familiar with his new surroundings.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 19 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Coming off bench in debut Richards isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Richards will come off the bench in his Phoenix debut as the backup center to Mason Plumlee. However, it wouldn't be surprising for Richards to fight for a starting job moving forward as he becomes acclimated to his new team.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make team debut Saturday Richards (recently traded) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Pistons.

Impact It sets the stage for Richards to make his Suns debut after being traded by the Hornets on Wednesday. Although Phoenix could be preparing to have Richards start once he gets acclimated to the system, it's unclear what type of role he'll play right off the bat with his new team. In any event, the 27-year-old big man has averaged 11.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 blocks in 27.2 minutes over nine games as a starter this season, and his presence likely spells bad news for the playing time of veteran Mason Plumlee.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Suns Reportedly Expected to Make More Moves After Acquiring Nick Richards The Phoenix Suns are reportedly not done making trades even after landing Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

JANUARY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'Wreak havoc': Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns welcome addition of Nick Richards The Phoenix Suns continue a five-game road trip Thursday against the Washington Wizards.

JANUARY 16 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans