Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 29,000 points when he led the Phoenix Suns to a 114-102 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

The fourteen-time All Star, who is in his seventeenth season, scored 31 points to bring his career total to 29,010.

James, the all-time leading scorer with 40,543 points, is the only other current player to reach 29,000.

Reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, came into action late and prevailed 124-118 against the winless Detroit Pistons.

The Celtics fell behind 112-106 with just over five minutes left, with Jayson Tatum scoring 37 points and Jaylen Brown adding 24.