Nikola Jokic sat in front of his locker, calmly scrolling through his phone, seemingly unimpressed that 30 minutes earlier he made NBA history.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Phoenix Suns 7-footer Nick Richards has stepped up to form a strong starting duo with Bol Bol. Bol has been on fire during the Suns' past three games, and Richards has controlled the boards ...