Boston Celtics 89, Detroit Pistons 81
Boston is now set to play the LA Lakers in the NBA Championships. Last night the big three Kevin Garnett (16points) ,Paul Pierce( 27 points), and Ray Allen had 17 to lead the Celtics past Detroit. Teammates Boston point guard Rajon Rondo scored 11 points and Kendrick Perkins added seven points and seven rebounds. The Celtics have played to seven games in every series in the playoffs; no team having faced that situation has gone on win the Championships.
"It's kind of surreal,'' Garnett said. "Probably hasn't even hit me yet because we haven't slept in about four days, going on five days now. Going to the finals, I'm just hoping to get some sleep.'' "We're emotionally drained,'' Garnett said.
MLB Games Of Note
LA Dodgers 9, New York Mets 5
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre's Dodgers have been looking for a turnaround, and last night may be the beginnings of one. Dodgers catcher Russell Martin went 4-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs; beyond impressive, and the Dodgers need it. LA snapped a four-game losing streak last nights win was the second in eight outings.
"Everybody did his part in that inning. We've got to do it more often. It was a good win," Martin said. "Hopefully, it gets us back on track."
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre's Dodgers have been looking for a turnaround, and last night may be the beginnings of one. Dodgers catcher Russell Martin went 4-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs; beyond impressive, and the Dodgers need it. LA snapped a four-game losing streak last nights win was the second in eight outings."Everybody did his part in that inning. We've got to do it more often. It was a good win," Martin said. "Hopefully, it gets us back on track."
Martin boosted some much needed Dodger offense; they've scored only 12 runs in their past seven games. Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park is now 2-1 from the mound for LA.
Philadelphia Phillies 12, Florida Marlins 3
The fightin' Phil's are in FIRST PLACE in the NL East! Oh what a feeling. Stealing the lead a half game ahead of the Marlins. Phils have been hitting them out of the park, literally; they've had 60 runs in five games. Now last night was a big confidence booster for Phil's pitcher Brett Myers, who is 3-6 not having a win from the mound in 6 weeks. Last night despite ominous threats of booing and relief pitchers warming up as early as the first inning, Myers was able to block it all out; he only allowed three runs and six hits playing a full eight innings. Most importantly for his confidence, he struck out a season-high 11.
"It's definitely easier to pitch with a lead, but I'm struggling," Myers said. "I was out there to get my stuff right."
The fightin' Phil's are in FIRST PLACE in the NL East! Oh what a feeling. Stealing the lead a half game ahead of the Marlins. Phils have been hitting them out of the park, literally; they've had 60 runs in five games. Now last night was a big confidence booster for Phil's pitcher Brett Myers, who is 3-6 not having a win from the mound in 6 weeks. Last night despite ominous threats of booing and relief pitchers warming up as early as the first inning, Myers was able to block it all out; he only allowed three runs and six hits playing a full eight innings. Most importantly for his confidence, he struck out a season-high 11."It's definitely easier to pitch with a lead, but I'm struggling," Myers said. "I was out there to get my stuff right."
Now for the big hitters of broad street; Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 18th homer. Ryan Howard and Chris Coste each had three-run shots.
"That little bit of a grin was back for Brett," Coste said. "You can see that look in a guy's eyes when they know they're doing well."
"It's ridiculous," Myers said. "I feel bad for anybody that has to pitch against us right now."
French Open Women's Bracket
Flavia Pennetta def. Venus Williams 7-5, 6-3
Flavia Pennetta def. Venus Williams 7-5, 6-3
Yesterday as I was blogging about Serena's exit from the French Open; little did I know her sister would be leaving the tournament the same day as well. For the second time in history the once-dominant Williams sisters had lost on the same day at a Grand Slam. Ironically four years ago at this same tournament was the first time. Six-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams; at 27 years old was observed to have entered the tournament in slightly less than prime form."Yeah, just wasn't a good day for our family today, but we always learn and get more determined after our loss," said Venus. "We'll just come back harder."
Unlike her sister Serena; who was taken out by frequent errors, Venus was simply out played and by Pennetta.
"I got on the court and thinking, 'Hey, I can win this match,'" the 26th seed Pennetta said
Venus has yet to win a WTA title this year, but is already looking towards the All England Club and Wimbelton. Venus has earned four titles since 2002 on the grass, including last year's crown.
"I just want to move on and be positive and be an adult about it. (But) I never get used to losing. I don't think anyone gets used to losing. And if they do, then maybe it's time to retire."
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