 Dirk Nowitzki shot his way to No. 16 on the NBA all-time scoring list ahead of Jerry West during a 19 point performance against the Washington Wizards in a 105-95 win for the Mavericks. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press / November 12, 2013)
Nowitzki has 25,197 career points and is now behind Reggie Miller who is 15th on the scoring list with 25,279.
Dirk Nowitzki had 19 points to pass Jerry West on the NBA's career scoring list, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Washington Wizards, 105-95, on Tuesday night.
Nowitzki hit consecutive three-pointers late in the third quarter, with the second one putting him at 25,194 points for 16th place, two ahead of West.
Trevor Ariza led the Wizards with 27 points, including five three-pointers. He also had seven rebounds and four steals.
Monta Ellis scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Mavericks improve to 4-0 at home this season. Ellis matched Nowitzki with 19 points.
Nowitzki made eight of 19 shots with eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. He has 25,197 points for his career. Reggie Miller is 15th on the scoring list with 25,279 points.
SOURCE: The Associated Press
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