Sports Friday: Pistons Win, and More

SportsSports Friday: Pistons Win, and MoreSports Friday: Pistons Win, and MoreThe Associated PressDetroit pulls even with the Celtics with a win in Boston; Red Sox club two grand slams in defeat of the Royals; Josh Hamilton's 12th homer leads Texas past Minnesota; Kyle Busch wins pole for Coca Cola 600. (May 23)This is AP Sports Friday.The NBA Eastern conference finals are even at one game apiece, after Detroit beat the Celtics in Boston 103-97 Thursday.Six Pistons scored in double figures, led by Richard Hamilton with 25.Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett combined for 75 points in defeat.-------------------------------------------------------------------------­--But it was a big day for another Boston team as the Red Sox pounded not one, but 2 grand slams as they beat the Royals 11-8.J.D. Drew hit one of the home runs with the bases full, in the 2nd inning.SOT: J.D. DrewDaisuke Matsuzaka upped his record to 8 and oh in the win.----------------------------------------------------------------------------­---------------------------- Josh Hamilton hit a two-out homer in the 10th inning, as Texas beat Minnesota 8-7 Thursday.That gives the Rangers center fielder 12 home runs, tied for most in the American League. Hamilton has also reached 50 RBIs faster than any player in American League history.------------------------------------------------------------------------­------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ky­le Busch won the pole Thursday for this weekend's Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race.Busch leads in the season long points race, but hasn't had much success in this race.SOT: Kyle Busch.--------------------------------------------------------------------------­------------------------------------Tony Granato is back behind the bench for a second time as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Four years ago, Granato was demoted from the job.The Avalanche say they want to play a faster, more attacking kind of hockey, similar to the style that brought themtwo Stanley Cup titles.SOT: Tony Granato

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