Chris Paul reaches 20,000 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) argues a call during the first half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Lakers (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Point guard Chris Paul achieved the career milestone of scoring 20,000 points as his Phoenix Suns humbled the Los Angeles Lakers 115-105 on a dramatic night in California.

Paul finished with 23 points and 14 assists – the 36-year-old also became the first player in the league’s history to record 20,000 points and 10,000 assists – while Devin Booker poured in 14 for the defending Western Conference champions.