The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday evening to clinch their 22nd straight season with a winning record.
Since the 1997/1998 season, the Spurs managed to eclipse the .500 winning record, under head coach Gregg Popovich tenure.
Spurs’ star duo LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan combined for 49 points in the victory; while Rudy Gay scored 17 points off the bench.
For the Warriors, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry joined each other for 49 points; Klay Thompson added 14 points in the losing effort.
Dirk Nowitzki passes Wilt Chamberlain in all-time scoring list
Dallas Mavericks’ legendary power forward Dirk Nowitzki passed Wilt Chamberlain in all-time scoring list on Monday evening, during Mavericks’ match against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Scoring four points in the first quarter, Nowitzki passed Chamberlain to become the sixth most scoring NBA player of all time.
After Nowitzki’s classic fadeaway jumper, the Mavericks played a tribute video, congratulating their player.
The Mavericks lost to the Pelicans 129-125.
NBA all-time scoring leaders:
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
2. Karl Malone 36,928
3. Kobe Bryant 33,643
4. LeBron James 32,439 (active)
5. Michael Jordan 32,292
6. Dirk Nowitzki 31,424 (active)
7. Wilt Chamberlain 31,419
Here are Monday’s results in the NBA:
Cleveland Cavaliers – Detroit Pistons: 126-119
Washington Wizards – Utah Jazz: 95-116
Boston Celtics – Denver Nuggets: 105-114
Toronto Raptors – New York Knicks: 128-92
Oklahoma City Thunder – Miami Heat: 107-116
San Antonio Spurs – Golden State Warriors: 111-105
Dallas Mavericks – New Orleans Pelicans: 125-129
Phoenix Suns – Chicago Bulls: 101-116
Portland Trail Blazers – Indiana Pacers: 106-101
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