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Standings

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1Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest14128
2Detroit Engine-Roar13226
3San Antonio Skyscrapers11422
4Boston Ring-Chasers11422
5New York Over-Timers11422
6Denver Horse-Track10520
7Cleveland Twin-Towers9618
8Houston Blast-Off8716
9My Team8716
10Minnesota Ice-Wall6912
11Los Angeles Nursing-Home51010
12Toronto Border-Patrol4118
13Phoenix No-Defense4118
14Orlando Magic-Beans2134
15Philadelphia Injury-Report2134
16Miami Heart-Attack2134

Pre-season

Shut the hell up for two seconds and listen to that sound. That low rumble, that murmur of 20,000 people holding their breath at the same time. That's the sound of an arena that knows tonight is going to be something. We're here for a franchise that's in the DNA of this league, a club with as many banners in the rafters as ghosts in the locker room. Legends have walked this court, careers have been shattered here, and miracles have been born on this very floor. Tonight, we write the next chapter. The team with no name, baby! Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Spider-Man. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 178 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face. The scary thing is that the more pressure rises, the more he rises with it. Fourth quarter, down by three, the opposing coach screaming, the crowd roaring... And he just shrugs, takes the ball, and nails a step-back three over three defenders draped all over him like it's a Tuesday morning shootaround drill. This is the kind of player you don't just build a team around, you build an era around him. And tonight, that era begins. And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited Hulk. A scientist. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a scientist, with their lab notebook, on an NBA hardwood. The guy showed up at his first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that Hulk has "something." We don't know what exactly, but he has "something." In the meantime, the guy runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the hidden truth with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee. Financially, we're in no man's land. Not poor, not rich. The kind of team that eyes the trade deadline with longing but knows it can only afford the appetizer, not the full meal. They've built a solid core through smart Draft picks and savvy free agent signings, but don't ask them to compete with the big dogs. Their weapon? Chemistry. And a coach who turns lead into gold. Well, bronze. Okay, silver on a good day.

Matchday 1vs Detroit Engine-Roar

90-134 (L)

Spider-Man announces themselves! The superhero has arrived and the building knows it!

A sky hook from Hulk goes in and out! Heartbreaking from way beyond the arc!

This undisputed superstar Spider-Man dribbles off the foot! Unforced error!

Stephen Hawking can't contain the drive! Challenging the young scholars is more containable!

This undisputed superstar Hulk slaps the floor in anger! The frustration is palpable!

The players leave the court. Spider-Man clings to the tunnel railing. Little scoop: Spider-Man logs every game in a notebook. With stars and smiley faces. At that age. Both teams retake the hardwood. Everything is still up for grabs.

Stephen Hawking rattles it out! Shaking the gymnasium with their lecture notes intensity!

This headliner Godzilla can barely jump! The springs are gone on the low block!

This franchise cornerstone Spider-Man loses concentration and the orange with it!

Bronny James drops the head after another miss! Ego the size of Texas sapping the confidence!

Hulk, this franchise cornerstone, takes the loss hard. Tendency to force bad shots at the wrong moments.

Stephen Hawking's lip is trembling. Bronny James dodges the cameras by pulling up his hood. On my end, I ate a hot dog so disgusting I'd classify it as a traumatic experience. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.

Matchday 2vs Miami Heart-Attack

114-107 (W)

Spider-Man steps onto the arena! From competing the game to this, game time!

Spider-Man banks it in facing the rim! A superhero's steady hand at work!

This generational talent Spider-Man with the screen navigation! Gets through and contests!

Spider-Man drives and finds the trailer for an alley-oop! Great awareness!

Godzilla, this all-around player, posts up the smaller defender! Mismatch hunting!

The players head to the locker room. Spider-Man is sweating like a racehorse. Little secret: Spider-Man has a secret TikTok account with 12 followers. Posts cooking tutorials. Resumption imminent. The players wrap up their express warm-up.

Hulk, this swiss-army-knife type, uses strength and skill for a free throw! Complete player!

The fans sense it coming! The energy is building as Bronny James gets hot!

Spider-Man covers for the teammate! Got your back, that's the superhero way!

Spider-Man dribbles like a player possessed! Next-level basketball IQ unleashed!

Hulk soaks it in! Soaking up the moment, a scientist savoring glory!

Bronny James and Godzilla do the conga. Alone. On an empty court. Nobody joins in. I tried taking notes during the game. My notebook is full of incomprehensible scribbles. That's all for tonight. And now: 'Deadliest Catch: Rush Hour on the Beltway.' Documentary.

Matchday 3vs Orlando Magic-Beans

109-108 (W)

This up-and-coming baller Bronny James gets the crowd going early! The energy is building!

Bronny James digs in defensively! Nerves of steel when the team needs stops!

Godzilla, this solid build, gets the look but can't convert on the low block!

Godzilla crosses over through traffic and scores! Incredible finish!

Bronny James, this name that's buzzing, manipulates the defense with the eyes! Nerves of steel!

Break. Bronny James collapses on the locker room floor, arms spread wide. Did you know Bronny James started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. Tipoff! The ref blows the whistle, the ball is in the air.

Stephen Hawking wants the ball and delivers! A devastating dunk in the second half! Clutch gene!

This global icon Hulk with the weak-side left-handed block! Incredible help!

Spider-Man gets a hostile crowd every time they step on the gymnasium! The superhero aura!

Stephen Hawking, this franchise cornerstone, draws the foul in right from the tip-off! Free throws coming!

This well-respected player Bronny James seals the deal! Victory with night-in night-out consistency!

Stephen Hawking dumps his Gatorade on Spider-Man who screams because it was cold. Hulk piles on. I spent this entire evening standing because my chair has been broken for three games. Nobody fixes it. Thanks for being here. Now put down the remote, it's time for 'Wheel of Misfortune.'

Matchday 4vs Philadelphia Injury-Report

105-104 (W)

Godzilla dunks into position! This All-Star caliber talent not wasting any time!

Hulk blankets the shooter! Covering them with their lab notebook thoroughness!

This jersey-selling name Godzilla rattles it out! So close yet so far from downtown!

Godzilla pulls up and drills a pull-up jumper! Can't teach that!

Spider-Man reads the defense like a book! Perfect play call from this superhero!

Rest time. Godzilla isolates in a corner of the locker room, headphones on. Anecdote: Godzilla slipped on a banana peel during practice. The videos leaked. The internet never forgets. Play resumes. The DJ drops a beat to hype up the crowd.

Bronny James, this swiss-army-knife type, comes up big! A finger roll on a strategic timeout! Legend!

Godzilla, this smooth operator, alters the shot! Freakish explosiveness at the rim!

The PA announcer can't pronounce Stephen Hawking's their lecture notes! Comedy at the temple of basketball!

Spider-Man ties it up! Evening things out with superhero composure!

Final buzzer! Godzilla is the hero! This All-Star caliber talent with a game for the ages!

Bronny James and Stephen Hawking leap onto each other like kids. Hulk comes sprinting in and crushes them both. On my end, I ate a hot dog so disgusting I'd classify it as a traumatic experience. Good night! Up next: 'America's Got Talent: Mouth Noises Edition.' The judges are baffled.

Matchday 5vs Phoenix No-Defense

124-92 (W)

This bonafide star Godzilla catches the orange early and goes to work! Opening salvo!

Hulk nails an and-one with the ease of a scientist who discovers the hidden truth. Natural!

Spider-Man with the textbook defense! Written by a superhero with their bare hands!

Hulk reads the defense like a book! Assist along the baseline! A killer instinct!

Spider-Man uses a relentless run and gun brilliantly! Strategy from competing the game!

That's a wrap for now. Godzilla dives into the tunnel. Fun fact: Godzilla got rejected at a casting for a deodorant commercial. The irony. Both teams emerge from the tunnel. The second half can begin.

Hulk with a floater off the pick! Using screens better than most pros!

Bronny James, this smooth operator, gestures for more noise! The crowd goes nuts!

Hulk fights through the screen for the team! That scientist toughness right there!

The emotion is real as Stephen Hawking the university professor delivers their best with their lecture notes!

This respected competitor Bronny James thanks the fans! The crowd is on its feet! What a ride!

Spider-Man grabs the arena mic and screams. Just a scream. Hulk applauds. Tonight I nearly had a heart attack at least four times. And I'm just the commentator. Thanks for tonight. Up next: 'American Ninja Warrior: No Elevator Edition.' Sixth floor, no landing.

Matchday 6vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home

108-104 (W)

This next-level player Bronny James comes out aggressive! Opens with a step-back three in the paint!

Stephen Hawking denies the pass! Their lecture notes interception skills on full display!

Hulk can't hit from the perimeter! That zone is cursed for this scientist!

Spider-Man launches the orange with flair and hits a buzzer beater! Sensational!

This guy everybody knows Godzilla switches defensive assignments on the fly! Natural-born leadership!

The players leave the court. Bronny James clings to the tunnel railing. They say Bronny James has a ritual where he touches the basket post three times. If someone watches, starts over. Tipoff! The ref blows the whistle, the ball is in the air.

Bronny James, this player on the come-up, keeps the team alive! A pull-up jumper in the first quarter!

Spider-Man steals the ball! Quick hands from competing the game all day!

Stephen Hawking, this combo guard, commands immense pressure! The arena belongs to this first-ballot legend!

Spider-Man takes over in crunch time! Dominating like a superhero who owns the room!

Hulk has the last say! Final word from a scientist about the hidden truth!

Bronny James improvises an Oscar acceptance speech. Spider-Man plays the imaginary violin. While you were watching the game, I was desperately searching for my pen. Still haven't found it. Thanks for being here. Coming up: 'Forbidden Zone: Behind the Scenes of a Vending Machine.'

Matchday 7vs Toronto Border-Patrol

117-99 (W)

Spider-Man takes the floor with that look in his eyes! He came to play tonight!

Hulk scores with their lab notebook, no, with their hands! But the precision is the same!

Stephen Hawking shuts down the lane! Closed for business, like a university professor closing the young scholars!

Hulk picks apart the defense! Dissecting every move with scientist precision!

Stephen Hawking communicates the switch! Clear as a university professor's instructions!

Back to the locker room. Spider-Man's shorts are torn but he couldn't care less. Anecdote: Spider-Man threw up before his first pro game. No more pre-game burgers ever since. Act two! The bench players are fired up, the starters too.

Godzilla catches fire! And it's a double-clutch layup! Natural-born leadership taking over!

Godzilla soaks in a roaring arena! This world-class player living for these moments!

Godzilla makes the extra pass! This elite player hockey assist for a bucket!

This max-contract guy Godzilla channels the inner champion! Eyes in the back of the head at its peak!

Spider-Man walks off the palace of hoops victorious! A superhero who conquered it all tonight!

Hulk points both hands at the sky. Stephen Hawking points at Hulk. Spider-Man points at the exit. I discovered tonight that my mic was off for three minutes. Three minutes of pure genius, lost forever. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'

Matchday 8vs Minnesota Ice-Wall

82-113 (L)

Opening possession for Spider-Man! First touch, like first touch of their bare hands!

This well-respected player Bronny James misfires again! Tendency to force bad shots could cost the team!

Spider-Man coughs it up! A superhero's grip doesn't work on the orange!

This name that's buzzing Bronny James misjudges the passing lane! Easy assist through!

Stephen Hawking stares in disbelief! The look of a university professor who just lost everything!

Break! Bronny James grabs an ice bag and slaps it on his knee. Small detail: Bronny James wears mismatched socks every game. Calls it a strategy. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!

Hulk, this franchise cornerstone, sends the ball wide! The touch is off tonight!

Spider-Man drags their feet! Heavy as their bare hands at the end of a shift!

Hulk botches the handoff! Even their lab notebook exchanges go smoother!

Godzilla, this world-class player, yells at the coaching staff! Shaky emotions under pressure causing friction!

Bronny James, this all-around player, hangs the head. Tough loss despite silky smooth technique effort.

Spider-Man taps the tunnel wall as if trying to pass through it. Stephen Hawking walks through the door without pushing it. On my end, I ate peanuts through the entire third quarter. Salt is my drug of choice. See you tomorrow! Up next: 'Extreme Reading: The Terms and Conditions.' 4-hour special.

Matchday 9vs Houston Blast-Off

106-89 (W)

Godzilla, this swiss-army-knife type, is introduced and the arena explodes! This headliner is in the building!

Bronny James converts a tough thunderous slam in transition! Skill level: elite!

Bronny James with the help-side clutch steal! This well-respected player always in position!

Godzilla threads the needle! Beautiful assist back to the basket! Unreal court vision!

This player on the come-up Bronny James attacks the closeout! Driving past the over-eager defender!

Break! Godzilla takes his jersey off before even reaching the locker room. The staff told me Godzilla sings in the shower. Badly. Very badly. The locker room empties, the court fills up. Act 2.

Stephen Hawking scores in transition! Fast as a university professor grabbing their lecture notes!

Godzilla, this reliable star, feeds off every decibel! An incredible energy is fuel!

Stephen Hawking sets the perfect screen! Built like a university professor who doesn't skip leg day!

The arc of this game bends toward Bronny James! This established player controlling destiny!

Bronny James tosses the basketball in the air! A chest bump! This next-level player mission accomplished!

Stephen Hawking does a cartwheel at center court. Godzilla tries one too and eats it. On my end, I ate a hot dog so disgusting I'd classify it as a traumatic experience. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'

Matchday 10vs Denver Horse-Track

98-97 (W)

This all-time great Spider-Man in the starting lineup! Let's see what this all-time great brings!

Hulk draws the offensive foul! Smart play, great positioning!

Spider-Man steps back the Wilson into the front rim! That's frustrating for this living legend!

Stephen Hawking hooks it in! The arc of a university professor swinging their lecture notes!

This hall-of-fame lock Stephen Hawking sets the back screen! That dawg mentality off-ball contribution!

Halftime! Hulk has the hardwood pattern imprinted on his elbow. Did you know? Hulk has a personal mini-fridge in the locker room. Nobody knows what's inside. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.

Hulk nails the free throws to ice it! This living legend with steady hands!

Stephen Hawking with the denial defense! This guy with rings on every finger not giving an inch!

The road crowd tries to rally but Godzilla silences them! An electric crowd!

Spider-Man dishes and drills it! In the dying seconds! Unreal swagger under pressure!

Spider-Man hugs the coach! This first-ballot legend with a complete performance!

Hulk and Stephen Hawking leap onto each other like kids. Spider-Man comes sprinting in and crushes them both. Fun fact: my sound engineer fell asleep during the second quarter. I woke him with an elbow. Thanks for watching. Coming up: '48 Hours: The Secret Life of Roundabouts.' Essential viewing.

Matchday 11vs New York Over-Timers

85-129 (L)

Bronny James, this versatile guy, takes the court! The roaring arena is electric!

This hooper's hooper Bronny James shanks a buzzer beater from way beyond the arc! That's uncharacteristic!

Stephen Hawking loses the damn ball! A university professor would never be this careless!

Bronny James overcommits and gets beat! Limited stamina when reading the play!

This bonafide star Godzilla gets into it with the opponent! Tempers flaring!

Break. Godzilla collapses next to the vending machine. Confession: Godzilla tried yoga. Lasted two sessions before declaring it a combat sport. The arena lights up, the players are back. Game on.

Spider-Man misses! Even a superhero can't fix that shot!

Spider-Man is gassed! This all-time great bent over at half court! Shaky emotions under pressure catching up!

Godzilla loses the orange in traffic! This elite player can't afford that!

Spider-Man lets fly angrily after the turnover! This undisputed superstar spiraling!

Godzilla walks off in silence. This guy everybody knows gave it all but it wasn't enough.

Stephen Hawking takes a sip of water and spits it right back out. Spider-Man doesn't drink. Throat too tight. Yours truly survived this game without losing his voice. It was touch and go. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.

Matchday 12vs Cleveland Twin-Towers

89-134 (L)

And we're underway! Bronny James touches the basketball first! This next-level player looks eager!

Godzilla can't hit the ocean right now! Another miss for this top-tier talent!

Godzilla charges right into the defender! Turnover! Shaky emotions under pressure when controlling pace!

Bronny James gets burned on the drive! Ego the size of Texas in lateral movement!

Stephen Hawking drops their shoulders! Deflated, even a university professor's spirit has limits!

Halftime! Bronny James walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Physio's confession: Bronny James purrs when you massage his calves. Like a cat. A big cat. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.

This player making noise Bronny James misses the mark! A step-back three goes begging from downtown!

Bronny James drives but the legs won't cooperate! Ego the size of Texas catching up!

Spider-Man with the careless pass! Competing the game with more care, please!

Stephen Hawking mutters to himself walking back! This all-time great fighting inner demons!

Godzilla, this certified bucket, will be back stronger. This defeat fuels the fire.

Stephen Hawking sits on the floor in the hallway. Godzilla sits down next to him. Nobody speaks. Your commentator survived one game, four coffees, and a sandwich of questionable date. Good night! And now: 'Naked and Afraid: Lost in the Shopping Mall.'

Matchday 13vs Boston Ring-Chasers

87-132 (L)

This elite player Godzilla comes out firing! A buzzer beater in the first minute!

Hulk can't finish! The scientist who finishes the hidden truth can't finish the play!

This franchise cornerstone Hulk with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!

Godzilla gambles for the steal and pays the price! Injury-prone body!

This basketball god Spider-Man can't believe the call! Arguing with the ref!

The players disappear. Hulk has a makeshift neck brace out of a towel. Confession: Hulk tried yoga. Lasted two sessions before declaring it a combat sport. Alright, it's time. The second half waits for no one.

Bronny James gets a clean look but hot head costs the bucket!

This respected competitor Bronny James stumbles! The fatigue is real after the allotted time!

This all-time great Stephen Hawking commits the 5-second violation! Clock management heavy feet!

This potential GOAT Spider-Man shakes the head in disbelief! Nothing going right!

Spider-Man reflects on what could have been. Ego the size of Texas the difference tonight.

Hulk leaves the court at a jog. Bronny James stays there, planted at center court, motionless. On my end, I ate three chocolate bars during the timeouts. Sports make you hungry, even in the booth. Until next time! Up next: 'Kitchen Nightmares: Corporate Cafeteria.' This is gonna be good.

Matchday 14vs San Antonio Skyscrapers

86-131 (L)

Hulk gets the starting nod! A scientist starting with their lab notebook confidence!

Bronny James rises up but overcooks it! Ego the size of Texas showing up again!

Bronny James dribbles into a trap! Defense that's basically a suggestion when reading the defense!

This bonafide star Godzilla caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!

Spider-Man, this basketball god, refuses to high-five! Lack of consistency hurting the chemistry!

Back in the locker room, Bronny James sits down and stares at the ceiling. Little secret: Bronny James watches cat videos between quarters. Says it's relaxing. Second half! The crowd is on its feet, and so are the players.

Stephen Hawking misses from the corner! At half court is no place for their lecture notes!

Stephen Hawking stumbles on the play! Stumbling like a university professor over the young scholars!

Bronny James throws it into the stands! What was that from this solid pro!

Spider-Man gets a technical for complaining! Heavy feet on full display!

This guy everybody knows Godzilla stares at the scoreboard. Not the outcome this guy everybody knows wanted.

Godzilla bites his lip, fists clenched. Hulk shakes his head slowly, in disbelief. My evening? A microphone, cold coffee, and the greatest show on earth. What more could you ask for. That's all for today. Up next: 'Dateline: The True Cost of a Cup of Yogurt.' Deep investigation.

Matchday 15vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest

82-127 (L)

Bronny James looks dialed in from the start! A gym-rat work ethic preparation showing!

Godzilla, this multi-time All-Star, comes up empty! An and-one off target at the top of the key!

Spider-Man, this little guy, gets the ball poked away! Shaky emotions under pressure when protecting the pill!

Godzilla gets posted up and scored on! This top-tier talent overpowered!

This certified GOAT candidate Hulk fouls hard out of frustration! Injury-prone body showing!

First half is done. Bronny James is chugging Gatorade like it's water. Fun fact: Bronny James is unbeatable at arm wrestling in the locker room. Even the center is scared. We're off again! The crowd chants the team's name.

This absolute legend Hulk throws up a prayer on the low block! Not answered!

Spider-Man, this little thunder, laboring up and down! Hot head draining the energy!

Hulk trips up in beyond the arc! A scientist never trips at work... Right?

Stephen Hawking buries their face! Hidden from view, the university professor can't watch!

Spider-Man packs up and heads out! Packing their bare hands, unpacking emotions!

Bronny James isolates in a corner, back against the wall. Spider-Man tries to talk. He raises a hand to say no. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. Good night! Up next: 'America's Got Talent: Mouth Noises Edition.' The judges are baffled.

My Team ends the season #9 with a 8W-7L record. Season MVP: Spider-Man.

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#9
Rank
8W-7L
Record
-218
+/-
295
Team Score
31.1M$
Salary
Spider-Man
MVP

Season Journal

Shut the hell up for two seconds and listen to that sound. That low rumble, that murmur of 20,000 people holding their breath at the same time. That's the sound of an arena that knows tonight is going to be something. We're here for a franchise that's in the DNA of this league, a club with as many banners in the rafters as ghosts in the locker room. Legends have walked this court, careers have been shattered here, and miracles have been born on this very floor. Tonight, we write the next chapter. The team with no name, baby!

Now let's talk about the man who moves jerseys faster than hot dogs at the concession stand. Spider-Man. Just the name sends chills through the building. Standing at 178 cm, arms that cover half the court, and a basketball IQ so fast that defenders feel like they're playing in slow motion. This man doesn't walk, he glides. He doesn't jump, he launches into orbit. And when he locks eyes with you before a free throw, you feel like YOU'RE the one about to catch the ball in your face.

The scary thing is that the more pressure rises, the more he rises with it. Fourth quarter, down by three, the opposing coach screaming, the crowd roaring... And he just shrugs, takes the ball, and nails a step-back three over three defenders draped all over him like it's a Tuesday morning shootaround drill. This is the kind of player you don't just build a team around, you build an era around him. And tonight, that era begins.

And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the cherry on top, the plot twist nobody saw coming: the coach recruited Hulk. A scientist. To play professional basketball. I'll repeat for the people in the back: a scientist, with their lab notebook, on an NBA hardwood. The guy showed up at his first practice asking where the locker rooms were... And went the wrong way. Twice. But the coach swears on everything holy that Hulk has "something." We don't know what exactly, but he has "something." In the meantime, the guy runs around like a headless chicken, confuses the hidden truth with the basketball, and has already racked up three technical fouls for trying to negotiate with the referee.

Financially, we're in no man's land. Not poor, not rich. The kind of team that eyes the trade deadline with longing but knows it can only afford the appetizer, not the full meal. They've built a solid core through smart Draft picks and savvy free agent signings, but don't ask them to compete with the big dogs. Their weapon? Chemistry. And a coach who turns lead into gold. Well, bronze. Okay, silver on a good day.

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My Team ends the season #9 with a 8W-7L record. Season MVP: Spider-Man.

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