Nowitzki passes idle Garnett for 14th in scoring
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, in Dallas. AP FILE PHOTO
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks has moved past Brooklyn’s Kevin Garnett on the NBA’s scoring list, at least for now.
The German star made two free throws against Denver on Monday night to take over 14th place on the all-time list.
Article continues after this advertisementGarnett, who didn’t play Monday night, sits at 25,352 points.
Kobe Bryant is the only active player ahead of Nowitzki at the moment. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who is still recovering after tearing an Achilles tendon last April, is fourth all-time at 31,617 points.
Nowitzki, an 11-time All-Star and the 2007 Most Valuable Player, has passed Jerry West, Reggie Miller and Garnett since Nov. 12.
Article continues after this advertisementThe free throws that pushed Nowitzki ahead of Garnett also put him at 35 straight makes from the line.
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