- I wonder if the rash of injuries has become an epidemic for the NBA. Horford an Wesbrook are now out. Bryant came back and is now on the shelf again. What is going on? Hoops is looking like football. Or is the fact that so many big name ballers out causing us to overreact. Think this might be the case.
- Even Lebron is out. The indestructible one. My gosh. Good for the heat and him playing it safe.
- Kobe rushed back. I'll say it, and my bold prediction about the Lakers playoff chances is for naught. Now what happens in LA? Bryant is making max money and may not be a star anymore. If he was serious about winning he would have taking a deal that left the Lakes with options to build the team with other useful talent.
- Does Carmelo bolt the Knicks after this awful season? I would be shocked. NYC is still the mecca and there are little options elsewhere is the NBA for him and the high salary he desires and deserves. I am sure the rumor mill will spin with this one.
- The Nets are dead in the water without Lopez. Nuff said. I want panic trade. NOW!
- Portland keeps on Blazing on. Very impressive. Lilllard had the assassin look a few weeks back when they were on a Eastern swing. He is stone cold. Love it. Great regular season roll.
- Raptors fans like myself are very uneasy at the moment. Wtf do we do now? It is great seeing them play well minus the clog that was Gay but wins in a poor Eastern conference mean playoffs and we do not want that. The Raps need that top five pick to rebuild. Enough with the awful to mediocre years. I want Wiggins. Sure the kid needs a motor but it is all there. Hopefully Masai figures something out for us. I have an awful feeling we are going to end up with a Harrison twin as our draft pick.
- Celtics! (See above themes)
- If the Knicks and Nets had played up to expectations thus far life would be stress free in Toronto.
- Come on Eastern Conference lets do this! Playoffs or bust!
- JR Smith's bro was cut yesterday. So that's gonna improve his and the Knicks season right? It was a total sham that his brother was in the league to begin with. JR resigned in NYC and got his brother a cut at the same time, good on him, but was anyone supposed to take that situation seriously? Love it!
- Gasol/Bynum trade? Huh. Let's please all stop speculating that Bynum will be an important contributor on a contender once the situation in Cleveland is figured out. The fro hates playing ball and probably is out of the league.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Saturday, 7 December 2013
Barfs
- The Knicks have blown out opponents in two straight. RUH ROH! A mini run! The Bargs KG malice was palpable. Too funny. Yes it hurts seeing Bargs fired up and performing on the big stage as a Raptor fan. But the sight of him giving a shat is enthralling. The MSG Bargs lovefest makes me salivate.
- Wow the Nets are a mess. KG has lost it. Kidd is clueless. Firing Frank puts all the focus on himself. Seems to be a matter of time until everyone gets shown the door in Brooklyn.
- Happy for Kyle Korver but Dana Barros was one of my faves from childhood. He was a might mite.
- Whats up with all the hand inures this week?
- Feel vindicated by questioning Kyrie Irvings game. Loved the 0 point performance last night. This hero baller is not a winner and makes no one better.
- Surprise the Lakers are 10-9 with Kobe back on Sunday. The video was a bit overstated. Am I a Kobe fan? uh
- Portland with some huge wins this last week over OKC and IND. I love the roster but doubt this run can continue. I feel an injury coming down the pipe.
- The West breaks down like this: OKC and SAN are legitimate. The rest is a cloudy mess of pretenders any of which can and will go on runs: POR, GS, LAC, HOU, LAL, MEM. This group of six make for some extreme jockeying over the next months as the playoffs approach. Runs Runs Runs especially with horrendous teams from the east serving up wins. The Lakers as a 6 seed is not unfathomable.
- What is D Rose thinking? Telling the media he may come back this year. We all went through that last year.
- Aaron Affalo!
- Dre rummond is a beast.
- The Raptors if you believe the reports appear to be the major players in the trade market/tankfest. Seems bizarre to have Toronto at a position of strength. With Gay's contract I don't see the flexibility not to mention the additional assets to accomplish anything. But I do wish the roster was emptied minus Derozean and Valaciuanas. Fingers crossed for the rebuild.
- Loving the long term plan in Boston. Still have nothing of value on the roster except for a ailing Rondo but Stevens is a get. Tank C's! Don't know how I feel about possibly trading Rondo.
- Hoping Andrew Wiggins will show some initiative and a motor after a ghost performance in Atlantis.
- Wow the Nets are a mess. KG has lost it. Kidd is clueless. Firing Frank puts all the focus on himself. Seems to be a matter of time until everyone gets shown the door in Brooklyn.
- Happy for Kyle Korver but Dana Barros was one of my faves from childhood. He was a might mite.
- Whats up with all the hand inures this week?
- Feel vindicated by questioning Kyrie Irvings game. Loved the 0 point performance last night. This hero baller is not a winner and makes no one better.
- Surprise the Lakers are 10-9 with Kobe back on Sunday. The video was a bit overstated. Am I a Kobe fan? uh
- Portland with some huge wins this last week over OKC and IND. I love the roster but doubt this run can continue. I feel an injury coming down the pipe.
- The West breaks down like this: OKC and SAN are legitimate. The rest is a cloudy mess of pretenders any of which can and will go on runs: POR, GS, LAC, HOU, LAL, MEM. This group of six make for some extreme jockeying over the next months as the playoffs approach. Runs Runs Runs especially with horrendous teams from the east serving up wins. The Lakers as a 6 seed is not unfathomable.
- What is D Rose thinking? Telling the media he may come back this year. We all went through that last year.
- Aaron Affalo!
- Dre rummond is a beast.
- The Raptors if you believe the reports appear to be the major players in the trade market/tankfest. Seems bizarre to have Toronto at a position of strength. With Gay's contract I don't see the flexibility not to mention the additional assets to accomplish anything. But I do wish the roster was emptied minus Derozean and Valaciuanas. Fingers crossed for the rebuild.
- Loving the long term plan in Boston. Still have nothing of value on the roster except for a ailing Rondo but Stevens is a get. Tank C's! Don't know how I feel about possibly trading Rondo.
- Hoping Andrew Wiggins will show some initiative and a motor after a ghost performance in Atlantis.
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Welp
- D Rose is done for the season. Again. This one hurts us all, we are deprived again of chaos of clutch. Rose wasn't back to full stream after his left knee saga but there was hope he could return to form. Now the right knee has collapsed. Have to wonder if he'll ever return to being an elite NBA player.
- The Bulls should tank. Trade Deng, amnesty or wait out the Boozer deal. Their roster this year is not what it was last year so any sort of success is not in the tea leaves. Unfortunately, they will never take this course of action, and pursue an elite draft pick. The East is weak and Coach Thibs will get everything out of this undermanned team. Good on them but might as well build for the future now.
- Who recovers NYK or NYN? I still have no answer and am shocked no shots have been fired as of yet.
- The Eastern Conference now looks very pathetic with the Bulls injury. Looks like Miami/Indy derby to the end.
- Rudy Gay and the Raps are in first place! Woot! Ugh yeah! My gawsh the east is nasty. Come on Masi blow er up. Me wants Wiggins in TO.
- Golden State will survive without Iggy. Barnes and Green are valuable pieces. Remember not many though there was a need for him by the Bay to begin with.
- Gasol being out in Memphis is a huge loss. A defensive anchor was the big fella. Hopefully Ed Davis will get some more run and produce. Like that cat.
- And the Lakers are at 500 with a Kobe comeback looming. Is an overvalued #4 or #5 seed in their future?
- Like a faucet Wiggins turns it on and off.
- The Bulls should tank. Trade Deng, amnesty or wait out the Boozer deal. Their roster this year is not what it was last year so any sort of success is not in the tea leaves. Unfortunately, they will never take this course of action, and pursue an elite draft pick. The East is weak and Coach Thibs will get everything out of this undermanned team. Good on them but might as well build for the future now.
- Who recovers NYK or NYN? I still have no answer and am shocked no shots have been fired as of yet.
- The Eastern Conference now looks very pathetic with the Bulls injury. Looks like Miami/Indy derby to the end.
- Rudy Gay and the Raps are in first place! Woot! Ugh yeah! My gawsh the east is nasty. Come on Masi blow er up. Me wants Wiggins in TO.
- Golden State will survive without Iggy. Barnes and Green are valuable pieces. Remember not many though there was a need for him by the Bay to begin with.
- Gasol being out in Memphis is a huge loss. A defensive anchor was the big fella. Hopefully Ed Davis will get some more run and produce. Like that cat.
- And the Lakers are at 500 with a Kobe comeback looming. Is an overvalued #4 or #5 seed in their future?
- Like a faucet Wiggins turns it on and off.
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Impressed
- Love what is going on in Portland. Quality b-ball in the Northwest just feels right. Lillard is an assassin. Aldridge continues to be an underrated star. Batum and Mathews are quality glue guys. Williams and the absurdly trade riddled Robinson seem to have found roles. Is Lopez enough? A play for Asik would really solidify them as a 6 to 8 seed in the West.
- The Wizards looked impressive last night in taking down the T-Wolves. Beal can stroke. Will this turn the corner for the Zards? They seem to be a shooter away.
- Detroit is a team that could have it all. The Bigs are Big. Wow! Not sure they will ever figure it out from a basketball IQ standpoint. Josh Smith seems to jack up jumpers simply because he plays the 3 when the other bigs are on the floor with him.
- The Hawks are a surprise. Milsap and Korver! Hopefully they don't blow it up too soon in a misguided attempt to rebuild. Sure they are a middle of the pack team at best but this team is not your 2010 Hawks with selfish chuckers.
- Cleveland is a mess. Panic trade for Mr. Gay.
- Will the Nets turn it around? It is an age laden question my friend.
- The Raptors as per the usual have become infuriating to watch. Gay(the eye surgery helped, right?) and Demar have become notorious clangers. As a result the development of Valaciunas and Ross has gone nowhere. Ugh. Come on new GM do something!!!! The ball is frozen in time with them offensively. Lowry is not a leader. They have to package Gay and Lowry for something but doubt any team is that stupid to take on those two. I don't mind Demar and wonder if Rudy is rubbing off on him or if having another chucker on the floor with him only highlights his weaknesses.
- Kobe!
- Clips need a big man. Crawford should be the bait. Jamal is redundant on this roster. Cant understand why Jason Collins isn't on this roster. Odom will probably be signed but he won't be enough.
- Asik is being paid millions of dollars to ball and has been a bitch since Howard arrived. We get it buddy, Ok! Seems like Mchale was forced to start McWhinerson those first ten games.
-All three NCAAB freshmen were outstanding last week in Chicago. Randle comparisons to Z-Bo while charming are not a ringing endorsement are they? Wiggins, last night, lacks the motor and any defense. Is the guy just trying to avoid getting hurt this year. Parker hands down seems to be the star of the bunch. Dynamic and multi-talented. Smart at OK St might be the biggest star of all.
- Kansas has the makings of a number one team. The defense is lacking at this point but they are very deep. Embid is a rare Hibbertesque talent.
- The Wizards looked impressive last night in taking down the T-Wolves. Beal can stroke. Will this turn the corner for the Zards? They seem to be a shooter away.
- Detroit is a team that could have it all. The Bigs are Big. Wow! Not sure they will ever figure it out from a basketball IQ standpoint. Josh Smith seems to jack up jumpers simply because he plays the 3 when the other bigs are on the floor with him.
- The Hawks are a surprise. Milsap and Korver! Hopefully they don't blow it up too soon in a misguided attempt to rebuild. Sure they are a middle of the pack team at best but this team is not your 2010 Hawks with selfish chuckers.
- Cleveland is a mess. Panic trade for Mr. Gay.
- Will the Nets turn it around? It is an age laden question my friend.
- The Raptors as per the usual have become infuriating to watch. Gay(the eye surgery helped, right?) and Demar have become notorious clangers. As a result the development of Valaciunas and Ross has gone nowhere. Ugh. Come on new GM do something!!!! The ball is frozen in time with them offensively. Lowry is not a leader. They have to package Gay and Lowry for something but doubt any team is that stupid to take on those two. I don't mind Demar and wonder if Rudy is rubbing off on him or if having another chucker on the floor with him only highlights his weaknesses.
- Kobe!
- Clips need a big man. Crawford should be the bait. Jamal is redundant on this roster. Cant understand why Jason Collins isn't on this roster. Odom will probably be signed but he won't be enough.
- Asik is being paid millions of dollars to ball and has been a bitch since Howard arrived. We get it buddy, Ok! Seems like Mchale was forced to start McWhinerson those first ten games.
-All three NCAAB freshmen were outstanding last week in Chicago. Randle comparisons to Z-Bo while charming are not a ringing endorsement are they? Wiggins, last night, lacks the motor and any defense. Is the guy just trying to avoid getting hurt this year. Parker hands down seems to be the star of the bunch. Dynamic and multi-talented. Smart at OK St might be the biggest star of all.
- Kansas has the makings of a number one team. The defense is lacking at this point but they are very deep. Embid is a rare Hibbertesque talent.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Two Weeks In
- Is Lebron fallible? Think he might miss some time in the coming months. The Heat will underwhelm until the new year and then turn it on.
- The Pacers look great but the title is won in November. Save some energy boys.
- Kryie Irving is overrated. Watched his hero ball routine last week versus Minnesota, was not impressed. He is an immense talent.
- Anthony Bennet looks like a bust. Poor Canada.
- Anthony Davis on the other hand has been a beast.
- Phoenix will get surprising production from Bledsoe and the good Morris twin but the record is all smoe and mirrors.
- The Knicks are sinking fast without Chandler. It will get messy real soon. Do love the Bargnani love/hate motif so far in NYC.
- D Rose. We are still waiting.
- Philly is fun. Surprised that MCW is this good, think we all forgot about the Syracuse factor in his tutelage and his size Evan Turner is finally playing like a player worthy of lottery world.
- Love Minny. Martin can stroke and Brewer is a leaker to the point he seems like a cherry picker.
- Doc Rivers is in for a frustrating year defensively with the Clips.
- Pleased that the two stars is Houston are being exposed. Harden for his D and Dwight for his charity stripe mental mishaps.
- Can't wait for the panic coaching moves or trades to start? Cleveland, Knicks, Nets, Wiz,!
- Boston/Phoenix/Philly have thus far ruined the Riggin for Wiggins theme to the year. Heady starts so far for this trio.
-Think Randle and Parker will surpass Wiggins. I know it has only been one game and the athleticism/talent with Wiggins is obvious. However, I question the motor on this kid. He had his hands on his back slouching after every play it seemed. I began to wonder if there was a back issue with him. After scrutinizing his back for a while I realized it probably had to be a body language or fitness thing. He seemed to take plays off especially on defense. Hustle and tenacity might cause him to slide in the draft rankings below his more polished counterparts.
- Stoked for Tues Night: Duke (Parker) v Kansas (Wiggins) and the annual Triple AAA Kentucky Wildcats and Randle face off versus Michigan State.
- Kyrie V. D Rose Tonight
- The Pacers look great but the title is won in November. Save some energy boys.
- Kryie Irving is overrated. Watched his hero ball routine last week versus Minnesota, was not impressed. He is an immense talent.
- Anthony Bennet looks like a bust. Poor Canada.
- Anthony Davis on the other hand has been a beast.
- Phoenix will get surprising production from Bledsoe and the good Morris twin but the record is all smoe and mirrors.
- The Knicks are sinking fast without Chandler. It will get messy real soon. Do love the Bargnani love/hate motif so far in NYC.
- D Rose. We are still waiting.
- Philly is fun. Surprised that MCW is this good, think we all forgot about the Syracuse factor in his tutelage and his size Evan Turner is finally playing like a player worthy of lottery world.
- Love Minny. Martin can stroke and Brewer is a leaker to the point he seems like a cherry picker.
- Doc Rivers is in for a frustrating year defensively with the Clips.
- Pleased that the two stars is Houston are being exposed. Harden for his D and Dwight for his charity stripe mental mishaps.
- Can't wait for the panic coaching moves or trades to start? Cleveland, Knicks, Nets, Wiz,!
- Boston/Phoenix/Philly have thus far ruined the Riggin for Wiggins theme to the year. Heady starts so far for this trio.
-Think Randle and Parker will surpass Wiggins. I know it has only been one game and the athleticism/talent with Wiggins is obvious. However, I question the motor on this kid. He had his hands on his back slouching after every play it seemed. I began to wonder if there was a back issue with him. After scrutinizing his back for a while I realized it probably had to be a body language or fitness thing. He seemed to take plays off especially on defense. Hustle and tenacity might cause him to slide in the draft rankings below his more polished counterparts.
- Stoked for Tues Night: Duke (Parker) v Kansas (Wiggins) and the annual Triple AAA Kentucky Wildcats and Randle face off versus Michigan State.
- Kyrie V. D Rose Tonight
Overdue Hoop Time: West
Feel a bit like a cheater in doing this, since the season is already two weeks old, but here is my Western Conference preview. With the exception of the hot start by the Suns the West is falling into line as was expected.
1. OKC: Westbrook shocked the world by coming back early. The same suspects are back. Admittedly I am growing tired of this roster. I love KD and want to see him carry them with some whirl ball on the side from Westbrook. The rest of the roster is blah. Steven Adams is an energy piece who should compliment the aging Nick Collison.
2. San Antonio: Every year we sleep on the bland Spurs. And they prove us all wrong. Health will be the issue in the Alamo. Haven't seen the big leap from Leonard as of yet.
3. Golden State: Curry's ankle really scares me but I give the Warriors a slight edge over the Clips. The roster is deep. Iguduoala and Bogut fill defensive rolls which are a big help to this offensively helter sklelter roster.
4. Clippers: The new pieces, Dudley and Reddick, look great on the offensive end as compliments to Paul and the bigs. However, defense is still an issue with this team. Jordan cannot be trusted. Will Griffin take the next step and become a game changer? This team slides.
5. Memphis: They will find their way eventually and end the year as an overlooked team. Starting Prince is a huge problem.
6. Houston: This "good on paper team" reminds me of last years Lakers. Ha Dwight! Love the pieces but defense has and probably will be atrocious. Thinking Dwight never had what it took and certainly won't find it.
7. Wolves: Love and Rubio are back and it is beautiful to watch. Martin gives them a proven scoring alternative. Brewer adds some lanky defense to the mix. Buy low and sell high on this unit, I fear as history has proven, that injuries will play a role in Minny.
8. Portland: Back in the playoffs led by a forgotten by location star (Aldridge) and a rising star (Lillard). The complimentary pieces around the stars, Mathews and Batum), are phenomenal. The bench now has some punch. Hopefully, Robin Lopez can continue to add some toughness inside.
In the mix:
9. New Orleans: Anthony Davis has been spectacular and is a star. Still not sure how all the sticky fingers( Evans, Holiday, Gordon) fit. They will be in the race.
10. Lakers: Treading water at this point. Kobe\s return is the ultimate wild card. If they can play .500 ball until he returns and he comes back ass himself, stranger things have happened.
11. Dallas: Monta has been behaved with the ball thus far! What? This team could go on a Dirk/Monta fueled run and sneak into the playoffs.
1. OKC: Westbrook shocked the world by coming back early. The same suspects are back. Admittedly I am growing tired of this roster. I love KD and want to see him carry them with some whirl ball on the side from Westbrook. The rest of the roster is blah. Steven Adams is an energy piece who should compliment the aging Nick Collison.
2. San Antonio: Every year we sleep on the bland Spurs. And they prove us all wrong. Health will be the issue in the Alamo. Haven't seen the big leap from Leonard as of yet.
3. Golden State: Curry's ankle really scares me but I give the Warriors a slight edge over the Clips. The roster is deep. Iguduoala and Bogut fill defensive rolls which are a big help to this offensively helter sklelter roster.
4. Clippers: The new pieces, Dudley and Reddick, look great on the offensive end as compliments to Paul and the bigs. However, defense is still an issue with this team. Jordan cannot be trusted. Will Griffin take the next step and become a game changer? This team slides.
5. Memphis: They will find their way eventually and end the year as an overlooked team. Starting Prince is a huge problem.
6. Houston: This "good on paper team" reminds me of last years Lakers. Ha Dwight! Love the pieces but defense has and probably will be atrocious. Thinking Dwight never had what it took and certainly won't find it.
7. Wolves: Love and Rubio are back and it is beautiful to watch. Martin gives them a proven scoring alternative. Brewer adds some lanky defense to the mix. Buy low and sell high on this unit, I fear as history has proven, that injuries will play a role in Minny.
8. Portland: Back in the playoffs led by a forgotten by location star (Aldridge) and a rising star (Lillard). The complimentary pieces around the stars, Mathews and Batum), are phenomenal. The bench now has some punch. Hopefully, Robin Lopez can continue to add some toughness inside.
In the mix:
9. New Orleans: Anthony Davis has been spectacular and is a star. Still not sure how all the sticky fingers( Evans, Holiday, Gordon) fit. They will be in the race.
10. Lakers: Treading water at this point. Kobe\s return is the ultimate wild card. If they can play .500 ball until he returns and he comes back ass himself, stranger things have happened.
11. Dallas: Monta has been behaved with the ball thus far! What? This team could go on a Dirk/Monta fueled run and sneak into the playoffs.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Almost Hoop Time: East
Can't wait! Chomping at the bit for the NBA season to begin. D Rose is baaaack! Unreal, a few years ago he was a force in the league and seemed poised to lead his Bulls to many epic conference finals versus the Heat. Russ, Kobe, and Rondo are still out for awhile with injury. Howard is now on the Rockets, it will be interesting to see how that works out. Can they make a leap into the Western Conference elite.
East
1. Miami- Wade has a strong year, proving all his critics wrong.
2a.- Indiana- The spotlight is on George, Hibbert, and Co.
2b- Chicago- Well coached but injury concerns being Roses Knee an Noah.
4. Brooklyn- Good on paper yet aging with a rookie coach. Williams will not endear himself to the vets.
New York- Could be a disaster? Melo contract and poor defense.
Milwaukee- Deep team. Breakout years for Knight.
Cleveland- Kyrie is the man. Bynum works for his next payday.
Washington- Is Jon Wall ready?
Atlanta- Are Milsap and Horford something special?
Toronto- Will Jonas take a giant step forward? Can Rudy Gay see?
Detroit- The new pieces, Smith and Jennings, are shiny but will it work.
After #4 in the East it should be a crapshoot. Each team has the chance to surprise and pull it together for a playoff run. Yet the chance for things bottoming out for a few of these teams is in play. It should be very interesting to watch. Cleveland, Washington, and Atlanta could all underwhelm and blow things up. Cleveland wants to make a run at Lebron over the summer. Washington is always plagued with injuries. Dany Ferry is a dealer in Atlanta. The Raptors new GM doesn't have his pieces in place yet New York, Detroit, and Milwaukee are playoffs or bust teams with little flexibility. Anything short of April ball will be a failure for these markets.
Tankers abound at the bottom of the pile in the East. Philly is done before the first whistle. A Rondo less Celtics team is almost unwatchable, save for the golden locks of Olynk. Orlando has some talent in Vucevic, Harris, and Oladipo. If the chips fall right for these in terms of draft picks, etc things could be looking up in a year or two. The Charlotte team is unmentionable. Dammit. I did it.
East
1. Miami- Wade has a strong year, proving all his critics wrong.
2a.- Indiana- The spotlight is on George, Hibbert, and Co.
2b- Chicago- Well coached but injury concerns being Roses Knee an Noah.
4. Brooklyn- Good on paper yet aging with a rookie coach. Williams will not endear himself to the vets.
New York- Could be a disaster? Melo contract and poor defense.
Milwaukee- Deep team. Breakout years for Knight.
Cleveland- Kyrie is the man. Bynum works for his next payday.
Washington- Is Jon Wall ready?
Atlanta- Are Milsap and Horford something special?
Toronto- Will Jonas take a giant step forward? Can Rudy Gay see?
Detroit- The new pieces, Smith and Jennings, are shiny but will it work.
After #4 in the East it should be a crapshoot. Each team has the chance to surprise and pull it together for a playoff run. Yet the chance for things bottoming out for a few of these teams is in play. It should be very interesting to watch. Cleveland, Washington, and Atlanta could all underwhelm and blow things up. Cleveland wants to make a run at Lebron over the summer. Washington is always plagued with injuries. Dany Ferry is a dealer in Atlanta. The Raptors new GM doesn't have his pieces in place yet New York, Detroit, and Milwaukee are playoffs or bust teams with little flexibility. Anything short of April ball will be a failure for these markets.
Tankers abound at the bottom of the pile in the East. Philly is done before the first whistle. A Rondo less Celtics team is almost unwatchable, save for the golden locks of Olynk. Orlando has some talent in Vucevic, Harris, and Oladipo. If the chips fall right for these in terms of draft picks, etc things could be looking up in a year or two. The Charlotte team is unmentionable. Dammit. I did it.
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