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 Friday night. Nick Richards had 19 points and a game-high 12 rebounds for the Suns,

The Phoenix Suns (27-32) play the second of back-to-back games against the New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) at home on Friday.

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.