Clippers beat Nuggets in game 2

Kawhi Leonard hit 39 points as Los Angeles Clippers levelled their first-round play-off series with a thrilling 105-102 win over Denver Nuggets.

The 33-year-old converted 15 of his 19 shots, helping Clippers bounce back after an overtime defeat in game one.

Nuggets had the chance to send game two to overtime but Christian Braun missed with a three-pointer with six seconds left, while Nikola Jokic failed with the rebound.

Jokic hit a triple-double for the Nuggets with 26 points 12 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray added 23 points.

Game three of the series is on 25 April.

Detroit Pistons broke a 15-game play-off losing streak by beating New York Knicks 100-94 to level their Eastern Conference first-round play-off.

Cade Cunningham hit 33 points for Pistons while Dennis Schroder added 20 points from the bench.

The victory was Pistons' first in the play-offs since game four of the 2008 Eastern Conference finals against Boston Celtics.

Game three of the series is on 25 April.