Similar game, different ending for the Los Angeles Lakers. Their 24-year playoff dominance of the Denver Nuggets dissipated over the final 29 seconds of the fourth quarter in the second down-to-the-wire game in the Western Conference finals.

That's when Kenyon Martin hit a layup in traffic and Chauncey Billups made 3 of 4 free throws to give Denver a 106-103 victory in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the series.

"It's going to be a long series," Nuggets coach George Karl said.

It was Denver's first playoff win against Los Angeles since 1985, a span of 11 games, the second-longest postseason winning streak against one team in NBA history.

Carmelo Anthony had 34 points and 9 rebounds, Billups had 27 points and Linas Kleiza added 16 points for the Nuggets. Nene finished with six points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Kobe Bryant had 32 points, including making all 10 of his free throws, Trevor Ariza scored a career playoff-high 20 points and Pau Gasol had 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who dropped to 7-2 at Staples Center this postseason.

Jeffers and Gaines with a non guaranteed for the coming season

In an effort to cut costs, the Miami Heat terminated all of its staff dedicated to selling season-ticket packages for the team

The point guard played for Raptors the Summer League in Las Vegas

The player comes from Denver Nuggets

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