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KANSAS CITY -- Jake Odorizzi will start for the Rays on Wednesday afternoon against the Royals, the team that traded him to the Rays.
The right-hander recorded his first big league win in his first start of the 2014 season on Friday night at Tropicana Field when he strung together six scoreless innings against the Rangers in an 8-1 Rays win.
"It was kind of like killing two birds at once right there," Odorizzi said of getting his first win in his first start. "Getting off to a good start. Got the win, got the first one. In general we played great that day. Hopefully everybody can duplicate that tomorrow."
Twenty-two of Odorizzi's 95 pitches were changeups. Of those changeups, 14 were thrown for strikes. He used the pitch to get three of his four strikeouts, including two-on jams to end the second and fourth innings.
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"Once the word came down that I was going to be [on the team], I just kind of got relaxed and just kind of got to exhale a little bit," Odorizzi said.
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Odorizzi and the Rays will be opposed by Jeremy Guthrie, who will be working where he often prospers -- Kauffman Stadium. Guthrie is 14-7 with a 3.73 ERA on his home ground since joining Kansas City in mid-2012.
The .667 winning percentage is the best among the 40 pitchers in franchise history with at least 25 home starts. Immediately behind him are Royals Hall of Famers Larry Gura, .651, and Dennis Leonard, .648. Current rotation mate Bruce Chen is next at .641.
Guthrie, who turned 35 on Monday, is making his second start this season -- both at home. He picked up a win at the home opener last Friday, going 5 2/3 innings of the 7-5 victory against the White Sox, 7-5.
Facing the Rays was old stuff for him in his years with Baltimore. Overall, he is 8-11 in 23 games against them with a 4.11 ERA.
Royals: Salvy savoring walks
Salvador Perez, the Royals' big catcher, drew only 19 unintentional bases on balls last season in 526 plate appearances. Already this season he has drawn six unintentional walks in 28 trips to the plate.
"It's an example of his hard work and effort on the two-strike approach," manager Ned Yost said. "That's exactly what it is. Salvy could have had a lot of walks last year, but he swung at ball four a lot of times. He's making a concerted effort, as a lot of our guys are, to narrow down his pitch selection with two strikes."
Hitting coach Pedro Grifol is working to get the Royals more walks this year. Early returns are positive. Through six games, the Royals had received 22 walks to rank sixth in the American League. Last year they finished 13th among the 15 clubs with 422.
Rays: Dodging the shutout
On Monday night, the Rays narrowly avoided being shut out for the second straight game for the seventh time in club history -- and for the third time in eight games this season.
Trailing, 4-0, Ben Zobrist led off the ninth inning with a home run off Jason Vargas, and Matt Joyce later delivered a pinch-hit RBI single.
Zobrist's homer ended a streak of scoreless innings for the Rays' offense at 17. Joyce's single ended a team 0-for-17 streak with runners in scoring position. The Rays went on to win Tuesday's game, 1-0, on a ninth-inning single by James Loney
Worth noting
• When Yost notched his 287th victory with the Royals on Monday night, he passed Hal McRae's managerial win total and tied John Wathan for fourth on the team list. Next ahead of Yost is Tony Muser with 317 victories.
• Jeremy Hellickson turned 27 on Tuesday. The right-hander is on the disabled list following January surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, but he is traveling with the team on the nine-game road stretch.
• Heath Bell worked the final 2 2/3 innings for the Rays on Monday night, his longest outing since tossing 2 2/3 for the Padres on Oct. 1, 2007, at Colorado -- the Game 163 tiebreaker that the Rockies won, 9-8, in 13 innings. That day Bell did not allow a hit or run in relief of Jake Peavy, allowing San Diego to tie the game in the eighth.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The reason for the change is that they discovered a USOC rule that could be interpreted as saying that the USOC could take over ownership of US Nationals if they kept that provision in.
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I call BS on Flatt getting a higher PCS than Nagasu for their respective performances in the SP. Sure, both ladies were energetic and charming, but Nagasu had much greater speed and confident command of the ice, not to mention she had much better posture than Flatt and her sloppy positions. Instead, Flatt walks away with the second highest PCS of the evening. I know Nagasu is in first, but it's the principle of the thing. Bad scoring is bad scoring and should be called out.
Mirai got higher PCSs than Rachael in Skating Skills and Performance/execution.
Rachael came out a little ahead on Transitions and Interpretaion (maybe they liked what she did with the swing music).
They were tied on Choreography.
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I think Rachel deserved a big score for that performance. Granted, I wasn't expecting 69 (she was the first contender to skate)- I thought, maybe 64/65. So, by giving Rachel 69, the judges backed themselves into a corner to give Cohen and Nagasu more than that
As for Wagner, she's DEFINITELY gotten a score boost just to keep her in contention. But in all honesty, based on the way they scored the other three I DON'T think it's outrageous. The score difference is about the same. They all attacked the SP, Wagner fell and lost points, but otherwise was pretty good. Czisny and Zhang, OTOH, let their mistakes derail the performance. That's why Wagner still has a shot and they don't. Simple.
How was Rachael held up? She did a triple-triple and had a very charming and solid skate. In the PCS, Rachael won two categories (Tranistions and Interpretation), Mirai won two categories (P/E and Skaitng Skills) and they tied for Choreography. It seems pretty fair to me.
I was very proud of Mirai last night! It seems she has grown up a lot. I have always enjoyed her skating, but it was always a bit too cutsy for my taste. But now, with some maturity mixed in, she is really delightful. I really enjoyed her SP.
I think that Sasha skated well, especially for being out of the competitive scene for almost four years. However, I really do think that she should have been dinged for her 3flutz. Mirai received an ! for her 3Lz and I think that Sasha should have at least received that also. Even Scott said that the judges seemed to ignore the fact that she took off on an inside edge. It was clear when they showed the combo in slow-mo. I don't think the international judges will be as kind.
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No she should not.
Carolina Kostner has almost the same program and she got 65.X. Carolina Kostner's SS, Execution, Transitions look better than Mirai.
In an international event, Rachael would be in the 63-64 range with that skate.
Mirai would not get higher than 63.
Sasha would be in the high 50.
Ashley, Sasha were held up.
Mirai and Rachael deserve top 2. Just that they inflated both scores. One isn't better than the other to deserve "much better" lead.
Just watched Sasha and Mirai's SP on you tube. Sasha was amazing Her footwork, spiral sequence, and her spins 3F looked great! I couldn't tell if she flutzed though. Great performance!! Mirai was wonderful! Very deserving of the lead, she seemed so confident! It suits her. ThEse ladies got my vote for the Olympic team! Rachel has great talent but those spin positions....
It depends on how we look at it and what we enjoy about skating.
I respect your knowledge and your opinions but seeing Sasha last night was great for me and many other fans. I won't spend a minute worrying or criticizing her skating. It made me happy and I enjoyed it more than seeing just about any other skater.
That is what it meant to me and not a problem if others see it differently. But my mind won;t change and I was thrilled and proud of Sasha last night.
Carolina Kostner has almost the same program and she got 65.X. Carolina Kostner's SS, Execution, Transitions look better than Mirai.
Carolina Kostner is not in Spokane, she is in Italy.
We can worry about her later
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How to Get a Flood of New Patients This Summer
by Joy Gendusa, Postcard Mania CEO
What You'll Need:
Direct Mail Postcard Campaign
Automatic Google Follow-Up
Iced Tea
A Hammock
The ability to get into a hammock (Don't laugh. It's hard!)
Tiny Umbrella
The Formula:
1. Mix Direct Mail and Automatic Google Follow-Up together until they blend into a beautiful fusion of lead generation and lead conversion.
2. Pour tall glass of iced tea.
3. Place a tiny (but festive) umbrella into the iced tea and enjoy a relaxing swing in the hammock, while new patients come pouring into your practice.
Now the last two steps are the fun part. You don't need any pointers on those. But I should warn you – taking on Step 1 without guidance from a marketing professional can be REALLY problematic. I mean using direct mail and Google marketing together. Is that even legal? Or possible?
YES it is! It is both legal and possible.
IN FACT, – combining the old school and new school marketing strategies is the best way to maximize your return on investment. I've been marketing small businesses for 20 years, and I have to say – I've never seen anything like the results we get from using these marketing tools together.
But don't take my word for it. Let's talk about WHY it works…
LEAD GENERATION – Direct mail delivers a better response than any other marketing tools.
In 2012, the Direct Marketing Association reported the average response rate for digital media was roughly
And what kind of a response did direct mail produce?
That response rate isn't industry specific, but the difference is undeniable. Digital marketing just can't touch the lead generation power of direct mail.
So that's the general dominance of direct mail for lead generation, but there are also some specific benefits direct mail offers cosmetic dentists:
Marketing postcards can be mailed to
highly specialized lists that target the kinds of people already in need of cosmetic dentistry
. You won't waste money marketing to people who aren't interested. You put your investment where it has the greatest likelihood of producing revenue.
Postcards don't come in an envelope.
A bit of a no-brainer here, but it is an important thing to mention. Even if your prospective patients don't call right away, the more they see your practice's logo and read your message the more likely they are to become a patient. Repetition produces results. It's a scientific fact!
It doesn't take much to create a GREAT return on investment (ROI)
. Take the amount of revenue the average patient brings in to your practice in a year. Now, multiply that number by the number of years an average patient stays with your practice. The answer is what I call the "Lifetime Value" of just 1 patient. Looking at the entire revenue potential of each new patient, you really only need 1 or 2 to generate a profit from your marketing.
As long as the profits are flowing in, why would anyone stop mailing their postcards?
So your direct mail postcards are generating leads like mad. Some are calling your practice. Some are visiting your website and filling out contact forms or scheduling appointments.
But a bunch of potential patients are visiting your website and NOT filling out a contact form! What about them?
You lose those prospective patients forever, right?
Nope! C'mon what is this, the stone age?
This is the 21
century! A time when Google can track the all visitors of your website and follow up with them using targeted ads until they return to your site and become a patient.
is the lovechild of all the newest 21
century marketing capabilities. It's the whole package of direct mail's lead generation teamed with Google's incredible follow-up. But it's more than just that. It's like an entire marketing system in one convenient package. On top of the direct mail and Google follow-up capabilities, it also has tracking features that allow you to see how many people have visited your site, how many people are seeing your follow-up ads and how many calls you've received from each campaign. It also tracks your postcards, so you know when they arrive (and can get some more help in the office before the phones start exploding). It even records your phone responses, which lets you conveniently listen in on your schedule.
My favorite part is how easy it is to upgrade regular direct mail to DirectMail2.0.
It only costs pennies more per piece,
and with the consistently better ROI DirectMail2.0 users enjoy, it's well worth it.
So really all three steps can be a piece of cake. Just turn your direct mail into DirectMail2.0 and everything is taken care of. You just make the iced tea.
My company has
worked with 3,932 dental practices
. So when I say I have some experience marketing dental practices, I'm not messing around. Through all that experience, I've learned the strategies that really get results in the dental industry. And now these tips are all yours. Free of charge:
Dental practices usually need a bigger postcard to get optimal results (6x8.5 or larger if you are in a highly competitive market).
continue to mail to your current patient list to keep them making regular check up appointments.
88.6% of our successful dental campaigns mailed a
minimum of three times
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Free Gifts and Raffles Can Also Be Effective
You can take your practice to the next level this summer by taking advantage of some of the great new marketing technology that's out there right now.
Start using DirectMail2.0 and watch your practice bloom like the flowers in your garden.
Then, enjoy a nice glass of iced tea in your hammock and revel in the genius marketing decision you just made.
Joy Gendusa is the founder and CEO of
. She literally wrote the book on direct mail (The Ultimate Direct Mail Success Manual!) and offers
free samples
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Bath Towel was huge. Weight was light and fluffy. Absorbs the water very very good. Love the grey color I ordered.
This luxury three-piece towel set by Tommy Bahama is composed of 100 percent cotton and includes a bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth. The set is available in seven fashion colors with the famous Tommy Bahama pineapple embroidery in dobby.
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This towel set is composed of 100-percent cotton and includes a bath towel, hand towel and washcloth. The set is available in seven fashion colors with pineapple embroidery in dobby.Use this towel set to add a luxurious look to your bathroom. The soft, warm welcoming touch is sure to flatter your guests or family members. The quality of the set is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're using it to spruce up a bathroom or to offer an inviting way to dry up, it is a great addition. Use this thirsty towel set in a main bathroom for everyday use, or put it out in the guest bathroom to make your guests' stay extra special. The set is machine washable to make your life easy, and the warm, tropical colors set a welcoming tone, especially when embroidered with a pineapple, the traditional symbol of hospitality.
- Set includes: Bath towel, hand towel, washcloth
- Pattern: Solid
- Type of cotton: Standard
- Construction: 2-ply
- Color options: Bay blue, sage, sahara, sand, white, auburgine,
- Materials: 100-percent cotton
- Care instructions: Machine washable
- Bath towel: 30 inches wide x 54 inches long
- Hand towel: 18 inches wide x 28 inches long
- Washcloth: 13 inches wide x 13 inches long
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Okay These are okay looking but do not wear well. I bought them for a guest bathroom more for looks but upon washing after company they had several pulls and were relegated to family everyday use towels. I have to replace the guest towels with another luxury set.
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Mrs Merlene Teresky Bath Towel was huge. Weight was light and fluffy. Absorbs the water very very good. Love the grey color I ordered.
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Ann Thick, fluffy towels that are just beautiful and wash well.
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Very nice towels These towels are very good quality. The green was very pretty and they are quite soft. The little pineapple design goes well in our tropical themed bathroom. They only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was because they could have been a bit thicker.
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New Bath Towels Towels are a good towel. They wash up good and not much lint comes out during dry cycle.
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Tommy Bahama Towel set Good for decoration in your guess bathroom. I would not recommend them for everyday use.
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The Logo is Nice but the Quality is Only So So The quality of these towels is average. After an initial washing, they had thread snags. They are in a guest room so not a big deal but I would not buy them again.
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very nice Bought these to compliment my tommy bahama shower curtain. A little on the thin side but very nice.
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The towels are so soft to dry off with! I actually bought these towels as a gift and, when I opened them and felt them, decided to keep them for myself. They feel so luxurious and I felt I deserved a gift for myself for a change. I'm glad I kept them and I plan to get more of them as well.
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Not what I hoped for - disappointed!!! Given that the towels wear Tommy Bahama branding, I had hoped for a quality product. The towels are not luxurious as advertised. They are thin. I bought what was listed as "WHITE". They are NOT white. They are ivory, off white, or creamy. Not impressed at all.
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What color is aubergine? Is that berry shown in the photo?
For me the color Aubergine is Eggplant. The reddish color looks more like coral to me. The towels are jewel colors
the towels are falling apart after one wash not all that plush to be honest
I want to order the towel set that is gold in the photo. What is the name of this color? Sand, or sahara or ??
Hello mama4567, That is the Sahara color. Thank you for shopping with us.
Are these towels benzoyl peroxide resistant?
what is the gram count?
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I don't know that, however they are light and thin
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These are made in Pakistan.
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wow.. looks amazing!
wow.. looks amazing!
Awesome, my God, beautiful.
Dean... Your loader rocks!
Got questions:
1. How do i update the best way? Just remove the old and install a new one?
2. Can anyone play PS2 games now?
First post is now updated. Users with firmware 3.15 can also use the UPDATE feature within the manager!
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* Nice free type fonts added to display modes #1 and #3.
* Additional [PATHS] mode added with [L3] (large title names, smaller title names + game path, smaller titles names without the path).
* Game scrolling is rewritten to work in PAGES and browsing is as fast as it can get for all modes.
* Fixed double listing of Blu-ray/DVD-R disc when present
* Fixed disappearing USB games in USB PATCH mode
Enjoy this version as I did and please post back some feedback!
Last edited by deank; 12-02-2010 at 05:18 PM
definetly works smoother and looks great...
question Dean: are you gonna implement fading effect for new text, even though it looks so good... the option would be good to have.
personally i'll leave it on at all times for that view...
Last edited by condorstrike; 12-02-2010 at 07:16 PM Reason: Automerged Doublepost
first of all - great work! i love this manager then, my problem.. every time i start multiman, it downloads the missing covers (i've installed the full package from here with covers, but some is missing in that pack).. how come it doesn't save the covers to my harddrive? using default settings.
thanks in advance
The pack contains ~820 covers, but that is NOT ALL covers for all games ever released. At each launch multiMAN tries to download/check for missing covers, because I constantly add new/missing ones.
You can disable the check/download in options.ini.
Hi guys... new theme condorstrike3. a calming theme... i guess.
i had actually changed the icon0 to what you see in the pics with the drops of water on it, but i still gotta work on it... please coment...
hope you guys like it... and now to sleep, can't see straight anymore... lol
Last edited by condorstrike; 02-28-2011 at 04:55 AM Reason: re-upped theme.
The best way is to update within the manager with [R3] and install the downloaded .PKG. The second best way is to download the UPDATE only and install it. The third is to download the complete package and install it.
NEVER uninstall multiMAN before updating - there is no need to do it - the update/install will change/add only the updated files.
No, PS2 games are not working.
Thanks again, condorstrike!
Last edited by deank; 12-03-2010 at 05:25 AM Reason: Automerged Doublepost
The dim option doesn't work anymore. It only dims the button instructions not the unhighlighted game names.
If you change dim values for examples from 5 to 2 there's no affect.


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Dan Brown is the author of numerous #1 bestselling novels, most recently Inferno. Previously, The Lost Symbol broke the record for the biggest one-week sale in Random House history for a single title. His earlier title, The Da Vinci Code, is one of the bestselling novels of all time. Mr. Brown was named one of the World's 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine. He has appeared in the pages of Newsweek, Forbes, People, GQ, The New Yorker, and others. His novels are published in over 50 languages around the world.
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What features does Inferno share with Dan Brown's other Robert Langdon novels: The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, and The Lost Symbol? In what ways is it different from those earlier works?
2. Why has Brown used these lines from Dante as an epigraph to Inferno: "The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis"? How does that statement illuminate the novel? What is the particular danger of maintaining moral neutrality in Inferno?
3. What accounts for the frenetic narrative pace of the novel? How does Dan Brown use chapter endings to create suspense? What other devices create a narrative tension that pulls the reader along?
4. What are some of the most surprising twists and turns in Inferno?
5. What role does the setting play in Inferno? In what ways are Florence, Venice, and Istanbul integral to the plot of the novel?
6. The brilliant biochemist Bertrand Zobrist asserts some unsettling ideas. He argues that the Black Plague, which killed one-third of Europe's population, was one of the best things that ever happened to humanity and ushered in the Renaissance. He also believes that the human race won't survive unless we have another mass extinction event, similar in scale to the Black Plague. In his confrontation with Dr. Sinskey, he rails, "We are on the brink of the end of humanity, and our world leaders are sitting in boardrooms commissioning studies on solar power, recycling, and hybrid automobiles.... Ozone depletion, lack of water, and pollution are not the disease—they are the symptoms. The disease is overpopulation" [p. 139]. Is Zobrist right about these issues? Is his solution the lesser of two evils or is it too morally repugnant even to consider?
7. How does Langdon use his knowledge of literature, art, and symbology to decipher the clues that lead him to the location of Zobrist's virus? In what ways is Dante's great poem, The Inferno, central to the novel?
8. The Consortium, which allows Bertrand Zobrist to do his work on the virus undetected, has a philosophy of "Provide the service. Ask no questions. Pass no judgment" [p. 75]. Is that a dangerous philosophy, and if so, why? Why does the Provost, by the end of the novel, realize that "For the first time in his life, ignorance no longer felt like the moral high ground"? [p. 444]. How disconcerting is it to learn that the Consortium really does exist, though under a different name, with offices in seven countries?
9. Sienna Brooks is perhaps the most complex character in the novel. What kind of woman is she? How has her past influenced who she has become? How does she change over the course of the novel? Why does she feel that she has finally found a purpose at the end of the book?
10. In what ways do issues of trust and betrayal play out in Inferno?
11. Sienna explains one of the fundamental tenets of Transhumanism: "We as humans have a moral obligation to participate in our evolutionary process . . . to use our technology to advance the species, to create better humans-healthier, stronger, with higher-functioning brains. Everything will soon be possible" [p. 453]. Do an internet search on "Transhumanism" and discuss/debate the motivations and philosophical assumptions of the movement. What does Dan Brown's use of a real-life contemporary movement like Transhumanism add to Inferno? Does Transhumanism offer valid solutions to some of the essential problems that confront the human species?
12. In an emotional speech to Dr. Sinskey, Sienna says, "Bertrand died all alone because people like yourself refused to open your minds enough even to admit that our catastrophic circumstances might actually require an uncomfortable solution. All Bertrand ever did was speak the truth . . . and for that, he was ostracized" [p. 449]. Does Bertrand go from villain to hero by the end of the book? Do the ends (saving the human species) justify the means (releasing a virus that will dramatically limit population growth) in this case?
13. Why doesn't Robert Langdon give up on Sienna, even after he realizes what her motives are?
14. At the end of the novel, Dr. Sinskey invites Sienna to accompany her to a conference where they will address world leaders about the virus Bertrand Zobrist has released and discuss the issue of population control. Is there a significance to having two women, rather than two men, assume this role?


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You have no clue how much I've watched this issue, or what sources I use. (Likewise, I could presumptively tell you to stop reading Anthony Watts blog entries.) I'm not here to debate AGW or sway anyone. You've obviously made up your mind. I haven't, but I do know it's disingenuous to paint a whole research community with a broad brush of dishonesty. Any discussion of AGW that involves discussing politics, religion, jobs, costs, or the motives of others isn't worth having.
radioartisan,With all due respect sir....you seem to have a propensity towards the use of "hot button" words or phrases.(disingenuous, sway, etc.) And in my experience, things such as this usually lead to confusion or misconceptions....some people use these tactics as (weak) tools.
You're right. "Disingenuous" was a poor choice of words on my part. I meant "wrong". Sorry for the confusion.


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MIAMI – It was the biggest postseason win in Miami Heat history, and the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bulls history.
And it might have been actually worse than that sounds.
Ray Allen scored 21 points in only 19 minutes, LeBron James finished with 19 points and nine assists, and the Heat led by as many as 46 points on the way to a 115-78 victory on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their series, now knotted at one game apiece.
Sure, the Heat have lost home-court advantage in these Eastern Conference semifinals. But an absolute domination of the Bulls made the reigning NBA champions look like the clear-cut team to beat in this title race once again.
"We're still in the hole," said Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, whose team will need to win at least one game in Chicago if it's going to prevail in this series.
But given how one-sided Wednesday was, that wouldn't seem like too tall a challenge.
Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson were ejected in the fourth quarter for Chicago, and the league will almost certainly review some of the things said and done in a game that was close for the first 20 minutes before turning into an embarrassment for the Bulls and an embarrassment of riches for the Heat. The Bulls were called for six player technicals.
"I don't know how many techs we got. ... I would call that not keeping your cool, not being very Zen," Noah said.
The Heat had three technicals assessed, a season-high.
Game 3 is Friday in Chicago.
Norris Cole scored 18 points for Miami, which got 15 from Dwyane Wade and 13 from Chris Bosh. The Heat led 42-38 with 3:42 left in the first half, before going on an absurd 62-20 run.
Yes, 62-20.
It was that one-sided. Miami shot 60 percent to Chicago's 36, outrebounded the Bulls 41-28, and enjoyed a huge edges in points off turnovers (28-7) and fast-break points (20-2).
Marco Belinelli scored 13 for the Bulls, who got 12 from Noah and 11 from Nate Robinson.
For much of the first half, it was everything one would expect from a Bulls-Heat game, especially after Chicago took Game 1 on Monday night. It was physical – Udonis Haslem sent Robinson flying on the game's first possession, and Belinelli hammered Wade on the ensuing Miami trip, one that ended with Wade getting the first of the game's nine technical fouls for throwing the ball into the Bulls' guard.
James wore a T-shirt that said "Up To Me" before the game, and it appeared the message had some literal meaning. After being held to two first-half points in Game 1, he went 6 for 6 in the opening quarter of Game 2, as Miami took a 25-20 lead.
"I wanted to be aggressive," James said.
It was still close late in the second, before the Heat ended the half on a 13-3 run, one where Cole and Robinson looked like they were playing 1-on-1 – and the Miami guard was getting much the best of Chicago's postseason hero so far.
Robinson made a 3-pointer to get Chicago within 49-41, then turned and said some words toward Cole. So Cole quickly had an answer, hitting one corner 3-pointer over Robinson and letting him know about it, then making another 30 seconds later to give Miami what was then its biggest lead of the night.
Of course, it didn't stay that way.
"You just stay the course and understand what we're here for and it's to win the basketball game," James said. "We were able to do that tonight."
James didn't score in the third quarter – he missed all three of his shots – and still was dominant, with five assists in that period alone, as the Heat turned it into a laugher. They outscored the Bulls 30-15 in the third, stretching the lead out to 31 points as Chicago missed 13 of its 17 shots in the period.
"We're capable of much better and we're going to have to be a lot better," Thibodeau said.
Then in the fourth, with the game already lost, the Bulls lost what was left of their composure.
Noah got ejected with 10:13 left, and while that mess was being sorted out, Gibson got two more technicals and joined his teammate in the visiting locker room.
"I just wanted to let the referee, I wanted to let him know, how I felt about the game," Noah said.
Even TNT announcer Steve Kerr, a former Bulls player, questioned the officiating at that point.
"I don't blame Gibson," Kerr said as Gibson left the court, television cameras catching him direct a stream of what appeared to be profanities toward either referees, players or both.
By the time most players were dressed after the game Wednesday, Noah was already looking ahead to Friday.
"We didn't play well, but it's not the end of the world," Noah said. "It's 1-1, and it's going to be a big game in Chicago."
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