Former Vols in the NBA: May 4 recap

How former Vols fared in the NBA Tuesday night.

One former University of Tennessee basketball player was in action Tuesday night, making a significant contribution in a late-season road win for his team.

Former Volunteer Josh Richardson scored 17 points to help lead Dallas to a 127-113 victory over the Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.

Richardson started and played 23 minutes for the Mavericks (37-28). He also had one rebound and one assist against the Heat, his former team.

The former Vol went 6-for-11 from the floor and was 3-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc. He made both of his free throw attempts.

With the loss, Miami dropped to 35-31.

May 1, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Richardson (0) handles the ball while guarded by Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) in the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Richardson was drafted by the Heat in 2015 and played in Miami between 2015-19.

He played for the Philadelphia 76ers last season before being traded to Dallas.

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