The stars aligned for Phoenix Suns teammates Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to make a friendly wager on some playoff football.
The Phoenix Suns begin five-game road trip Tuesday at Atlanta followed by matchups against Washington, Detroit, Cleveland and Brooklyn.
Phoenix Suns are above .500 for first time since Christmas after win over Detroit Pistons in third game of five-game road trip.
The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.
The Suns' All-Star duo of Devin Booker and Kevin Durant could place friendly wager on the Lions' divisional round game against the Commanders.
Durant was on the road in Detroit on Saturday as his Phoenix Suns took on the Detroit Pistons. He showed up to the Suns' game wearing a maroon No. 8 Brian Robinson Jr. jersey. The 36-year-old also boldly predicted that the Commanders would pull off the upset of the Lions, citing the team's newfound identity.
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant plan to attend Saturday's playoff game between Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
It will be a busy weekend downtown. The Detroit Lions will play the Washington Commanders at Ford Field, the Detroit Pistons will host the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena, and the Detroit Auto Show will be held at Huntington Place.
Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.