Published 3/11/2009
at L.A. Times - Basketball
Suns center passes Elvin Hayes for sixth on the career scoring list in Phoenix's 122-117 loss to Dallas.
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Dallas 122, at Phoenix 117: Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Mavericks widened their lead over the Suns for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Shaquille O'Neal scored 21 points on nine-for-10 shooting for Phoenix to pass Elvin Hayes for sixth on the NBA's career scoring list. Steve Nash had 23 points and 13 assists for the Suns. Matt Barnes scored 21 points.
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