Steve Nash is often overlooked for his scoring ability. Why? Because he’s such a damn good facilitator that people forget he is one of the highest percentage shot taking guards this league has ever seen. His free throw shooting is automatic, his field goal percentage amazing for a guard, and his three point shooting is lights out. So even though he’s likely the most unselfish player in the league with the ball, he also needs to get buckets from time to time. As of last night those buckets have added up to 15,000 career points. Absolutely amazing Mr. Nash, hat tip to you sir…

On a night when Steve Nash reached another career milestone, the Phoenix Suns halted a three-game losing streak by defeating the Houston Rockets 123-116 before a crowd of 15,080 at Toyota Center.

Nash, who scored 24 points and dished out a game-high nine assists, became the 16th active NBA player to reach 15,000 career points Monday when he knocked down a 17-foot jumper with 6:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. That bucket accounted for two of his 14 points in the second half.

Jason Richardson led Phoenix (7-7) with 26 points, while Grant Hill filled the stat sheet with 17 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.

Houston (3-10), led by Kevin Martin’s 19 points, lost its fourth consecutive game and fell to 1-4 at home this season.

QUOTABLE: “He’s everything. He’s the engine that drives the car. … We have to have him on the floor.” — Suns coach Alvin Gentry on the importance of having Nash in the lineup.

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