Chris Richard did what hes done all week here, now really blowing anyone away, but just playing tough, solid basketball on both ends of the floor. He got all his points very close to the basket here, using his strength to establish low position and go to work on opposing big men. He scored on lay-ups near the basket off his teammates dump-offs, putbacks, and even hit two right-handed hook shots, showing better touch than were used to seeing.
Defensively, Richard played some strong post defense on Ryvon Covile, using his body to keep his man away from the basket and to force tough shots. He also helped a bit on perimeter defense, hedging on pick-and-roll situations and stepping up when necessary.
Richard may not be an NBA player, but he should get chances in summer league to prove some of the doubters wrong. He has a strong body and he knows how to use it, but at 68 without much in the line of offensive skills, its going to be tough for him to establish a niche in the league.
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