Whas Happened In Sports Last Night

• NBA Finals 2008: Game 1 had us enthralled from tip-off. The Lakers came out swinging and the Celtics responded fiercly. Then, Paul Pierce went out for the count, but made a comeback the likes of Rocky Balboa in “Rocky II.” From the moment Pierce returned from injury, we knew the Celtics were going to take it. And if the Lakers can’t capitalize off a sprained knee, then they’ve got some serious troubles ahead. Boston 98, Los Angeles 88. [Canadian Press]
• MLS: Juan Pablo Angel headed in the decisive strike to give the New York Red Bulls a 1-0 win against Chivas USA. [ESPN]
• MLB: Boston sports fans were rejoicing last night after the Red Sox got into a scuffle with the Tampa Bay Rays and then kicked the snot out of them on the scorecards. Boston 7, Tampa Bay 1. [TSN]
• French Open: Ana Ivanovic is headed to the finals of the French Open as the No. 1 seeded player in the world. We figure you keep tabs of this stuff so we wanted you to know. 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. [ESPN]

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