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Joakim Noah was ejected, the Bulls were whistled for six technical fouls, and Chicago got blasted, 115-78, by Miami in Game Two of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Noah’s ejection was particularly enjoyable for this Heat fan, who screamed in his face why dropping a middle finger in his eye. Her husband’s right there with her. The young kid below both of them looks appalled. The usher looks indifferent. The Big Lead

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Chris Tomasson: Joakim Noah on ejection: "I just wanted to let the referee, let him know how I felt about the game I definitely deserved to get kicked out" Twitter @christomasson

Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, Referees 

Heat forward Udonis Haslem, who played four years at Florida before Joakim Noah, helped advise Noah to return for his junior year back in 2006-07. "Udonis is like the big brother of Florida basketball," Noah said. "He's a warrior. You play in a series like this and you don't want to show too much love right now. But he's someone who took care of us and always gave us really good advice. He always told me that playing at the University of Florida was special." Chicago Tribune

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‘‘Is Tom Thibodeau fun to play for?’’ Joakim Noah said, repeating my question. Yeah, fun. You know, F-U-N. ‘‘I wouldn’t . . . eh . . . no,’’ he said. ‘‘Let’s not get carried away.’’ Chicago Sun-Times

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He had taken his shots in the past, including disparaging comments about Miami’s smaller lineup trying to compete with the Bulls’ bigs: “If they think that small ball is going to work against us . . . it won’t.’’ “I was young and immature when I made those comments,’’ Noah said Tuesday, minutes after the Bulls finished their film session from their Game 1 upset in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Chicago Sun-Times

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The problem was he made those small-ball comments only three months ago. When reminded of that, all he could do was smile. Chicago Sun-Times

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Noah took a question regarding how much pride he and his team feel being able to win without Rose while so many pundits count them out, and he went off on an emotional defense of his close friend. "Derrick's a brother," Noah said. "And to see him go through this is tough, but at the end of the day it's really funny how quick people are to judge. But people don't know what it's like to lead a team, especially after you tore your ACL." ESPN.com

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"He can say that he doesn't [listen to it]," Noah said. "I think he's dealing with it unbelievable. He's tough as nails, man. He's not budging. He doesn't let none of that affect him; whether it's praise or people judging him about his decision, he's the same. He's the same, and I really respect that because I don't think a lot of people could deal with the things that he deals with on a daily basis." ESPN.com

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Mike McGraw: Chris Bosh ended his interview session with, "I'm tired of talking about Joakim." Twitter @McGrawDHBulls

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Jimmy Butler registered 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Joakim Noah added 13 points and 11 boards in the victory. "This is just one game. We have to play a lot better in our next one," Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said. Chicago Tribune

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Fabrice Gautier, the osteopath who works for the French national team and owns a practice in Los Angeles, flew to Miami to continue treatment on Joakim Noah's plantar fasciitis. Noah credited Gautier and others for helping him recover for the Nets series, which he closed with a memorable Game 7. "He put the work in," Rose said. "He's a warrior where everybody was following him. He normally doesn't score the ball. But he did what he had to do to win the game. He controlled the game." Chicago Tribune

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Haslem and Noah share a strong friendship but that relationship is on ice for the time being. The two high-energy players from the University of Florida will go head-to-head in the series. “When we see each other it’s always much love and much respect,” Haslem said. “It’s always going to be a special bond between us because we’re both Gators, but when the ball goes up, we both understand that we got a job to do and we’re going to repeat at a high level. And at that point we’re not Gators. I play for the Heat and he’s a Bull and that’s what it comes down to.” Miami Herald

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Chris Tomasson: Chris Bosh on Joakim Noah calling series a “war’’ “If a war starts on our terms, on our floor, we have to make sure we take advantage of it" Twitter @christomasson

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With his feet soaking in a bucket and his knees covered with ice bags, Joakim Noah leaned back at his locker, exhaled emphatically and then broke into a song. "Haters … all the haters," the Bulls center bellowed over the chaos surrounding. Chicago Tribune

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Nazr Mohammed: That guy @Joakim Noah was an animal 2nite. His determination, presence, & focus willed us to victory. Great game 7 performance. #SeeRed Twitter @NazrMohammed

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KC Johnson: Noah: "We’re going to go into a hostile environment in Brooklyn and we’re going to win." #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

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Joakim Noah: "My priority will always be the Bulls. And to play in a league like this, I must be 100 percent. I will not play with the French team if I'm not ready. " Catch and Shoot

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Nick Friedell: Thibs seemed optimistic in regards to Noah. Wants to see how he warms up as well. I'm sure he'll find a way to play. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Injuries, Joakim Noah 

"It's a miracle," said Noah, who is playing through plantar fasciitis in his right foot. "Before the series started, I thought I wasn't going to be able to play." Noah didn't just play. He stuffed the box score with 15 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks before fouling out with 4:21 remaining after sinking a 17-footer for the first points in the third overtime. "The crazy thing is as the series has gone along, he has done more and more," Carlos Boozer said. "Last game, he had one point and that point gave us the cushion we needed to win. (Saturday), he had a monster double-double, countless blocks. "Joakim has been a complete warrior. He's amazing. I'm very proud to be his teammate." Chicago Tribune

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Nick Freidell: Noah doing all right. Thibs expects same amount of minutes. Likely 20-25. DRose officially ruled out. Twitter

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