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Russell Westbrook Passes Magic Johnson for 7th in Assists, Reaches 2,000 Steals in Kings’ Win Over Mavericks

Sustained production could lift him into the top five on the assists list before season’s end.

Overview

  • Westbrook finished the night with 10,149 career assists, eight more than Magic Johnson, after posting nine dimes in Sacramento’s 113-107 victory over Dallas.
  • He became the 14th NBA player to reach 2,000 career steals, adding to his late-career accumulation of major milestones.
  • The 37-year-old logged 21 points, nine assists and five rebounds as the Kings improved to 8-23, with Keon Ellis matching his 21 points and rookie Maxime Raynaud adding 19.
  • He moved within nine points of tying Dominique Wilkins for 19th on the all-time scoring list, extending his climb up multiple leaderboards.
  • He recorded assist No. 10,142 in the first quarter and closed at 10,149 in 1,268 games, positioning himself to target Steve Nash and Mark Jackson next if his pace holds.