Nick Richards helped the Phoenix Suns secure a win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He played 29 minutes and was perfect from the field, shooting 7-of-7. The Suns won the game with a score of 125-121.
What It Means
Richards’ performance marked his first double-double of the season, as he exceeded his scoring projection by eight points and his rebounding projection by four. This game is part of a two-game streak where he has scored at least ten points and grabbed ten or more rebounds. For the season, Richards is averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He has finished in the top five at his position in rebounds in over 38% of games this year.
