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Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers

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Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Spurs 95
Clippers 82
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford

by DennardC on Mar 26, 2008 2:23 PM CDT   0 recs

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Anyone on tap for the recap?  I'm gonna have time tonight & tomorrow.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on Mar 26, 2008 2:38 PM CDT   0 recs

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No.  You are a "GO" for the recap.

Thanks to Powell for doing the pre-game.  I just cam e in to do it in a panic.  I forgot there was a game tonight.  All the back-to-backs are taking their toll on me.

by AusTechSpur on Mar 26, 2008 3:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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SPURS 93
clips 79

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 2:58 PM CDT   0 recs

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dang sarge you almost took my score.  guess i gotta get in quicker.  

roach CLIPS 79
SA 92

by bones on Mar 26, 2008 3:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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Damn you, bones.  Damn you.  You're that woman who bids $1 after the guy nails the winning opening number on The Price is Right.  

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
118-92
or
92-84

high-scorer 31... or 18

by DeadRatSam on Mar 26, 2008 5:30 PM CDT   0 recs

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Spurs 108
Clippers 86

TD cleans house; 25 points, 20 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 blocked shots.  Plus, he only plays 29 minutes.

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 PM CDT   0 recs

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7:30 PM SA - 9:30 PM ARG

                             

   44-23 ............................................. 21-49

Streak:
     4 W .................................................. 8 L

Home record:
    28-6 ................................................ 12-24

Road record:
    20-17 ................................................ 9-25

Last 10:
     5-5 .................................................. 1-9

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(Sort of) Interesting facts:

► Previous games: These two teams have met twice this season.
   → Dic/22/07 - SA 99  | LAC 90 - @ San Antonio.
   → Jan/06/08 - SA 88  | LAC 82 - @ Los Angeles.

► The Spurs have breached the 100 pts barrier in 3 of the last 4 games. They're averaging 99.8 ppg during the 4-game victorious streak, as opposed to the 85.5 ppg they scored during the previous 4 consecutive defeats.

► San Antonio has won the last 7 games against the Clippers and 9 of the last 10. The last 11 at home against the Clippers have all resulted in Spurs victories.

► Duncan has done well against the Clippers this season: 25.5 ppg and 17.5 rpg in those 2 encounters.

► The Clippers come from losing to the Mavericks (playing without Dirk) by 103-90 on Tuesday, prolonging their losing streak to 8 games - their longest this season.

► The Clippers have been plagued with injuries this season:
   → Elton Brand - Torn Achilles' tendon - Out
   → Brian Knight - Day to day
   → Chris Kaman - Back pain - Day to day - Unlikely

► Próximos partidos de los Spurs:
   → Vs. LA Clippers - Wednesday 26/Mar - TODAY
   → Vs. Minnesota - Friday 28/Mar
   → Vs. Houston - Sunday 30/Mar
   → Vs. Golden State - Tuesday 1/Apr
   → @ Utah - Friday 4/Apr
   → @ Portland - Sunday 6/Apr
   → Vs. Phoenix - Wednesday 9/Abr

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Probable starting lineup:

               

T. Parker       M. Finley      B. Bowen      T. Duncan     F. Oberto
  P. Guard        S. Guard       S. Forward      P. Forward        Center
  18.5 PPG         9.6 PPG         6.0 PPG         19.6 PPG        4.6 PPG
   3.1 RPG         3.1 RPG         2.8 RPG         11.5 RPG        5.3 RPG
   5.8 APG         1.4 APG         1.2 APG          3.0 APG         1.1 APG

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Transmissions:

NBA League Pass broadcasts this one, so go grab your link from one of the sites below:

ChannelSurfing
Andromedanet
Roja Directa
Stooge TV → Old games available
Janeiro Nation → Old games available

(If one of these doesn't work for you, just try another. And if the NBA LP feeds are a no go, remember that there will likely be P2P feeds available for Sopcast or TvAnts users. Beware of the Chinese announcers, though.)

...And if there's no other choice:
WOAI - San Antonio Spurs

by LatinD on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 PM CDT   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
We need to outSpur these bastards.

Spurs 100
Clippers 80

PREDICTIONS!

TP erupts to 4/10 FG, Brand enters the court only to pull Manu to the ground (because he's so white, it seems?), Tim stares his way into 20/10, Findog continues to improve and becomes the Spurs go-to guy in the clutch, Oberto shoots the flattest 2pt ever and miraculously misses and Mad Eye Kurt kills a grown man with a lazy glance in his general direction.

Is Vaughn amazing or what? Dude was saving his energy and leet skills for the next time the Spurs hired a backup PG.

by LatinD on Mar 26, 2008 6:11 PM CDT   0 recs

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Coaching pointers for tonight.

A team that is down in the dumps and used to losing. Throw the kitchen sink at them early. Go for the throat. You get up 10 points, keep pouring it on. Pretty soon they will just assume it is going to be yet another loss and just mail it in.

Pop has a pattern of getting up early against weak teams, then sending in the goon squad second unit. The weak team comes roaring back and now you have a tiger by the tail.

If you keep your starters in, bury the weak team early, you can put the goon squad in the fourth period and still rest the starters. So, Pop..wise up.

-Hannibal ad portas (Hannibal is at the gate!)

by ClintonsCigar on Mar 26, 2008 6:45 PM CDT   0 recs

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Damn right, the Spurs need to kick the shit out of these guys tonight. I doubt #4 can repeat his performance of last night, but I hope he can a least hit 4-7 or something like that. Is that really asking too much?
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford

by DennardC on Mar 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT   0 recs

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I am watching the Celtics-Suns game now. I am convinced the officials are on the take again. Boston gets away with grabbing shirts, shoving guys in the back, throwing elbows, violent charges right into the defender, climbing over the back. None of it is ever called. I wonder what cut Stern is getting? Nash just got a technical foul after getting steam rolled. I am not sure why the officials want to throw everything the Celtics way, but it might have something to do with trying to set up a Boston-LA final. I could be way off in conspiracy land, but then again.....the truth is out there.
-Hannibal ad portas (Hannibal is at the gate!)

by ClintonsCigar on Mar 26, 2008 7:21 PM CDT   0 recs

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Anybody else having problems with streaming the game?  Every site I'm trying is not working.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 7:46 PM CDT   0 recs

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Yeah, the servers are overloaded. We'll have to be patient. In the meantime, use the radio feed.

by LatinD on Mar 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT   0 recs

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I can't say it enough, LD, if you ever need a kidney.... I'm your guy.  My entire schedule revolves around these games and I've got the radio going now in anticipation of watching the video.  

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Heh. No prob. Stooge's working right now. Go go go.

by LatinD on Mar 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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Why is Bruce shooting running jumpers?

Timmeh has a huge mismatch in the post. Might try passing him the ball.

-Hannibal ad portas (Hannibal is at the gate!)

by ClintonsCigar on Mar 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT   0 recs

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that's why i don't care for bonner to get playing time. he has no concept of what he's good at and what he isn't. he should never dribble the ball in the paint... ever.

by dmcnulla on Mar 26, 2008 8:14 PM CDT   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
and i'm ok with him missing some three pointers, at least he'll make some and he's good at those.

by dmcnulla on Mar 26, 2008 8:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Jacques Vaughn has not been making me retch lately.  I suppose that's good.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on Mar 26, 2008 8:18 PM CDT   0 recs

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close game in cleveland. cavs down 1 (and ball) with 15 ticks left.

by dmcnulla on Mar 26, 2008 8:26 PM CDT   0 recs

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Incidentally, flop count for the night so far :
Manu: 0
Maggette : 1
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on Mar 26, 2008 8:28 PM CDT   0 recs

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and cavs choke the lead at the buzzer

by dmcnulla on Mar 26, 2008 8:29 PM CDT   0 recs

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I really don't like only beating the Clips by 4 at the half.  A typical start to the third and we actually lose this game.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:00 PM CDT   0 recs

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what the fuck is Sean talking about? Who gives a shit if Brand comes back for the last 10 games? He is ok to play and wants to, I see absolutely no reason why he should come back.

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:10 PM CDT   0 recs

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this is the same crud the KG used to pull while minne was playing out the string - and everyone bends over backwards to call him a gamer.

i kinda think that brand should come back. its what he is getting paid for.

by bones on Mar 26, 2008 10:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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Even Oberto looks awesome versus these guys.  Sorry Fabri-girls......yeah, he normally moves like a bag of concrete.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:12 PM CDT   0 recs

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it would be nice if the Spurs decided to pass to Manu..once, you know?

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:25 PM CDT   0 recs

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Tied at 69 with the LOS ANGELES F'N CLIPPERS.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:30 PM CDT   0 recs

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that is the Spurs for you..when you think they are going to start to turn the corner they play like shit against the Clippers!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:33 PM CDT   0 recs

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Don't get me wrong, I love Sean Elliot.  He's one of my all time favorite SPURS and a truly nice and classy guy.  

But if I'm a fan of another franchise, and I'm streaming a San Antonio game..... I want to shove ice picks into my eyes just listening to the announcing.  He's not even so much the 'homer' as the 'gomer.'

I love him, but I would never engage in an argument defending the quality of our color guys.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:35 PM CDT   0 recs

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If we were playing a good team, even a team playing at or above 500; we'd be down 25 right now.  Hate to say it, but it's true.  It's these inconsistant games that worry me.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT   0 recs

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Kaman's beard makes me laugh.  I bet he wears a lot of flannel shirts.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:43 PM CDT   0 recs

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Is it just me or does Bowen bitch about every foul call against him?

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:45 PM CDT   0 recs

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It's not just you.  Though perhaps you missed the memo.... Timmy and Bruce don't foul people, they never have.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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Paul Bunyan is owning us right now.  Clips up by 1.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:45 PM CDT   0 recs

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That is what I want a Tony Parker jump shot!!!!!!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:47 PM CDT   0 recs

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Our offense has been extremely successful at making the clippers defense look awesome tonight.  Sean Elliot is "stunned."  I wonder if he's seen many games this year?

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:48 PM CDT   0 recs

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This is the same team that got destroyed against the Mavs  last night minus Dirk!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:50 PM CDT   0 recs

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It would be great if we stopped settling for the three, and remembered that we had Manu on the floor.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:51 PM CDT   0 recs

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why the fuck didn't Finley go to the basket!!!! Standing at the 3 point line you is so stupid!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:51 PM CDT   0 recs

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Give the ball to Manu and get out of the way!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:52 PM CDT   0 recs

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We're looking tired.  Hmmmm.  SEGABABA is no excuse, since the clips got into SA later than we did last night.  Maybe we're just old.  Yeah, that's likely it.

Down 5 with 4 left; after being ahead 13.  Sweet.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:53 PM CDT   0 recs

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Spurs are playing like their heads our cut off!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:54 PM CDT   0 recs

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GINOBILI HITS THE THREE!!!!! The earth is still spinning!

by Flogo on Mar 26, 2008 9:56 PM CDT   0 recs

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nice of Manu to finally show up tonight!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:56 PM CDT   0 recs

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Manu wills the lead.  I suddenly feel that we're not losing this game.  Manu has fire in his eyes.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:56 PM CDT   0 recs

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SEAN- "If you're a clipper fan, I feel bad for you."  

Gomer or not, I freakin' love Sean Elliot.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 9:57 PM CDT   0 recs

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Thank god for Manu..he will now start driving to the basket and get fouled!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 9:57 PM CDT   0 recs

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I can't believe how close this game is.

by Flogo on Mar 26, 2008 9:58 PM CDT   0 recs

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Tiiiiiimmmmmmmyyyyyyy!!!!!!

by Flogo on Mar 26, 2008 9:59 PM CDT   0 recs

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we finally have someone else on this board!!!!!!!!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 10:00 PM CDT   0 recs

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And Timothy Theodor Duncan hits both.

by Flogo on Mar 26, 2008 10:00 PM CDT   0 recs

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it's sad that our starters had to play so much against the Clippers!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 10:01 PM CDT   0 recs

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You belong where your pointing Maggete.

by Flogo on Mar 26, 2008 10:01 PM CDT   0 recs

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This is why I'm not as worried as I probably should be about the playoffs-

No one is beating Manu and Timmy (hell, even just Manu this year) 4 of 7 games.  Stampler's right on.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 10:02 PM CDT   0 recs

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You're stealing my thunder.  I'm going to have to trademark it for this years playoffs.

by AusTechSpur on Mar 26, 2008 10:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
You can have that, but I'm taking-

"FFFAAAAAAAAAABBBBBBRRRICCIO (then suddenly very quiet) Oberto."

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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Yeah, that's a good one.  For the first 4-5 games of the season!!

by AusTechSpur on Mar 26, 2008 10:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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great way to end the game! See you guys later!

by adam8065 on Mar 26, 2008 10:04 PM CDT   0 recs

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Yeah, live it up guys.  You just beat a depleated clipper team more tired than you, at home.

A win's a win, and I'm thankful, but also disgusted.  Our starters didn't get near the bench time I expected tonight.  Sleep will help.

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 10:05 PM CDT   0 recs

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Finley has actually been making shots and just before the playoffs and we need to keep this fuckin unbelievable defense.

by Flogo on Mar 26, 2008 10:07 PM CDT   0 recs

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We're so spoiled, it's not even funny.  I'm happy we won, but years from now I'm going to be looking back and laughing at how I was disgusted about certain things during a win.  People in Miami right now are screaming at their computers at how spoiled we are.  Good win guys, I'll leave it at that.

Night all...

by SgtinManusArmy on Mar 26, 2008 10:08 PM CDT   0 recs

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What is going on with Michael Howard Finley? 6-11? Man, I could get used to this.
"If you dig it, do it. If you really dig it, do it twice." - Jim Croce

by John E Sanford on Mar 26, 2008 10:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
mike finley gets out of my dreams - and into my car.  then a hot blonde cheerleader trampoline dunks.  did anyone else catch that? classic.

by bones on Mar 26, 2008 10:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
I like that... may I use that as the title to my recap?  My other working title is "Matt Bonner is the white Rosa Parks"
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.

by rick2g on Mar 26, 2008 10:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Couldn't watch the game, just came home and find this:
Game Leaders SAN ANTONIO
Points    T. Duncan 26
Rebounds T. Duncan 12
Assists    T. Duncan 4 (WTF!)
Steals    M. Ginobili 3
Blocks    M. Ginobili 2 (WTF!)

and Findog's 2ndo +50% FG shooting in a row.
What's going on here?

by raft on Mar 26, 2008 10:56 PM CDT   0 recs

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who was duncan waving a kiss to after the game? it looked goofy as hell. almost like he was mocking the clippers as they went to the lockers or waving to his kid.
who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.

by ptruser on Mar 26, 2008 11:09 PM CDT   0 recs

Re: Game thread # 72 -- vs. Los Angeles Clippers
i caught that too. maybe it was joey crawford.

by bones on Mar 27, 2008 5:26 AM CDT   0 recs

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Couldn't watch the game (damn you, suddenly popular stooge.tv!) but the play-by-play once again tells me that Manu and Timmy are gods, and TP sucks at FTs.

Also, Manu's FT streak has finished. I was just about to do a Fight Club rip-off and order people not to talk about the streak. Ah well.

Findog's sucking Barry's lifeforce.

by LatinD on Mar 27, 2008 8:13 AM CDT   0 recs

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