Richards accumulated 14 points (3-6 FG, 8-11 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 138-104 loss to the Rockets.
Richards followed up his 21-point performance Thursday against the Hornets by scoring 14 points on Friday, eight of which came from the free-throw line. His three blocks on the night marked the fifth time this season he's reached that total. Since becoming the full-time starter Dec. 11, Richards is averaging 9.8 points on 64.3 percent shooting, 8.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 blocks over 28.8 minutes per game.