Josh Richardson scores 34 in loss to Trailblazers

Josh Richardson scores 34 in loss to Trailblazers.

ORLANDO — As the Philadelphia 76ers continue their journey to the 2020 NBA Playoffs, former University of Tennessee basketball player Josh Richardson continues to put up solid numbers.

Richardson had his most productive game since the league restarted its season this summer on Sunday.

But it was not quite enough to lift the 76ers to victory.

Richardson scored 34 points to lead the Sixers in a 124-121 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

He went 13-for-20 from the field and also grabbed five rebounds and dished out six assists while logging 38 minutes for Philadelphia (42-28) at Orlando’s Visa Athletic Center.

Richardson, a shooting guard, is averaging 14 points, 3.2 rebounds and three assists per game for the 76ers this season.