(AP) Despite the loss, it was a big night for the usually modest Andre
Miller, who scored the 15,000th point of his career on a mid-range
jumper in the first quarter. He became only the eighth player to reach
that scoring plateau while also compiling 7,500 career assists. Oscar
Robertson, Gary Payton, John Stockton, Isiah Thomas, Magic Johnson,
Jason Kidd and Steve Nash also accomplished the feat.
In typical Miller fashion, the 36-year-old downplayed the approaching milestone before the game.
"A big individual accomplishment ... I try not to dwell
on it,'' said Miller, who finished with 11 points and 10 assists. "I
never even thought about it. It's good to get it over with.''
Miller started the game in place of Ty Lawson, who's still recovering from a strained left Achilles tendon.
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