Thunder and Pacers get even…NFL draft starts tonight

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder are tied with the L.A. Clippers at a game apiece after their 112-101 victory last night. NBA MVP Kevin Durant had 32 points while backcourt mate Russell Westbrook had a triple-double with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers head to Washington for Game 3 of their series Friday night all tied at a game apiece after rallying to beat the Wizards 86-82. Seven-foot Pacers center Roy Hibbert had his best game of the playoffs with 28 points and nine rebounds.

NEW YORK (AP) —The first round of the three-day, seven-round NFL draft occurs tonight. The Houston Texas, by virtue of their 2-14 record last season, will have the first pick with St. Louis, Jacksonville, Cleveland and Oakland following.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are one victory away from going to the NHL Eastern Conference finals. The Penguins took a 3-1 series lead after beating the New York Rangers 4-2 last night and can clinch the series with a victory at home Friday night.

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and Rick Porcello won his fifth game as the Detroit Tigers won their eighth straight, 3-2 over the Houston Astros. Victor Martinez also homered for the Tigers, who handed the Astros their fifth straight loss.