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.

Richards went back to the locker room after taking a hit to the face, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Richards was down in pain after taking an elbow to the face before he eventually made his way to the locker room. If he is unable to return, Mason Plumlee figures to get more minutes.

When the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, it was a quality move and one that head coach Mike Budenholzer was a fan of. However, there have been some inconsistencies with his playing time.

The Phoenix Suns (28-33) play the final of their four-game homestand against the Los Angeles Clippers (32-28) on Tuesday.

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.

The Phoenix Suns have most of their core under contract for next season, but that won't stop the franchise from a potential restructuring this summer.

Bol Bol led the Suns in scoring with a 25-point effort, but Richards made his presence felt as well, ending as the Suns' second-best scorer and also making an impact on the glass. Richards has established himself as the Suns' starting center after being acquired via trade from the Hornets in mid-January,

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.