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Sports Friday: Celtics Comeback, and More
SportsSports Friday: Celtics Comeback, and MoreSports Friday: Celtics Comeback, and MoreThe Associated PressCeltics lead Lakers three games to one after Boston mounts huge comeback to win game four; Two surprise co-leaders after round one of the U.S. Open; Cubs sweep Braves; Ray Durham gets his 2,000th base hit. (June 13)The boston celtics pulled off an exciting come from behind win in game 4 of the NBA finals thursday night, beating the Laker97-91. The homestanding Lakers fell apart in the 2nd half, as they led by 20 points at one point in the 3rd quarter. the win gives Boston a 3-games to one lead in the best of seven series. for the Lakers just 17 points for kobe bryant. And keep in mind, no team has ever come back in the finals to win the NBA title trailing 3-games to one. The first round of the U.S. Open took place thursday and in his first event since undergoing knee surgery in April..Tiger Woods shot a 1 over par 72. Playing partner phil Mickelson toured the Torrey Pines course in even par 71SOT: Tiger WoodsAs far as the top of the board is concerned..there’s a two way tie for first involving Justin Hicks and Kevin Streelman.each shot a 3-under-68…good for a one shot over Stuart Appleby, Eric Axley, Rocco Mediate and Geoff Ogilvy. In baseball..ray durham of the Giants banged out his 2000th career hit..as the bay city team beat colorado 10-7 after the game..he got a beer shower from his teammates..and durham says trhat really means something In chicago..the cubs beat the braves in 11…3-2…as pinch hitter reed johnson was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The Braves have dropped 6 straight..and on the year are 7 and 24 on the roadin Miami..in the final game of the three game set involving the Marlins and phillies…Philadelphia won 3-zip. winning pitcher jamie moyer allowed just 2 hits in 8 innings of work..and is now 7-3.and in hockey, the NHL dished out its annual awards Thursday night, with Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals being named MVP.



