PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are moving forward through their road trip - after splitting the first two games of the week-plus long trek. Today, they are taking on the Detroit Pistons - who sit at 21-20 and are looking to make the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.

Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) loses the ball against defense from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

This game marked the Suns debut for Nick Richards after he was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Richards came off the bench and made a huge impact with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds and was a team-high plus-22 in 30 minutes.

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The Suns have seen Ryan Dunn become an instant impact rookie from the 2024 NBA Draft class and he once again helped the team push past the Pistons for a victory.