Making his debut for his new team, Nick Richards was one of the many bright spots for the Phoenix Suns as they narrowly beat the resurgent Detroit Pistons 125-121.

During Week 13, the Blazers will play four games, beginning with the Heat on Tuesday. With Mark Williams firmly entrenched as Charlotte’s starting center, Richards needed a move to have a chance of establishing his fantasy ceiling.

Now what you saw with Richards hard dive to the rim on the ... Tim Hardaway Jr. 27 points, 7 of 8 from 3. Malik Beasley 18, 4 of 5 from 3. Pistons tied season high 35 assists.

The Pistons continue to rack up wins as they make a push to return to the playoffs. Beasley was key in a victory over the Hawks on Wednesday, scoring 19 points over 23 minutes off the bench. He hit five of 11 attempts from behind the arc, marking the fifth time over his last eight games that he has made at least four 3-pointers.

Center Nick Richards made a huge impact in his Suns ... Jalen Duren finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Malik Beasley scored 14 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Marcus Sasser each had 11.

Center Nick Richards made a huge impact in his Suns ... Jalen Duren finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Malik Beasley scored 14 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Marcus Sasser each had 11.

Nick Richards, acquired in a trade with the ... Jalen Duren notched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Detroit. Malik Beasley had 14 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 12 and Marcus ...

Nick Richards, acquired in a trade with Charlotte earlier ... Jalen Duren notched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Detroit. Malik Beasley had 14 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 12 and Marcus Sasser chipped in 11. The Suns came back to ...

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James Harden scored 17 of his 40 points in the third quarter and Norman Powell added 33 points as the Los Angeles Clippers finished off a 127-117 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at Inglewood,

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) is fouled going up for a shot by Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday ...