With his fifth assist of the night coming on a lead pass to Jodie Meeks for a fast-break dunk with 2:13 remaining in the second quarter, Steve Nash moved past Mark Jackson for No. 3 on the all-time assists list, giving him 10,335 for his career.
Nash was subbed out of the game a minute later, and the 18-year veteran received a standing ovation from the Staples Center crowd as public address announcer Lawrence Tanter acknowledged the achievement.
It could very well be the last time the former two-time MVP is on the court this season -- or perhaps in his career.
NBA all-time assists list