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  • djp73
    Coach Porter Davis
    • Jun 2009
    • 8504

    #46
    Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992



    CONFERENCE FINALS UPDATE




    #1 Cavaliers 2, #3 Bulls 4




    #1 Trail Blazers 4, #2 Jazz 2
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    • djp73
      Coach Porter Davis
      • Jun 2009
      • 8504

      #47
      Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992



      Bulls Storm Back From Down 3-1 to Top Trail Blazers in NBA Finals


      Game One | Bulls 116 - 93 Trail Blazers
      Game Two | Bulls 106 - 109 Trail Blazers
      Game Three | Bulls 115 - 134 Trail Blazers
      Game Four | Bulls 105 - 110 Trail Blazers
      Game Five | Bulls 119 - 81 Trail Blazers
      Game Six | Bulls 124 - 71 Trail Blazers
      Game Seven | Bulls 125 - 75 Trail Blazers







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      • djp73
        Coach Porter Davis
        • Jun 2009
        • 8504

        #48
        Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


        RETIREMENTS

        Moses Malone - Bucks (HOF) (Jersey Retired)
        Robert Parish - Celtics (Jersey Retired)
        Brad Davis - Bullets
        James Edwards - Clippers
        Walter Davis - Nuggets (Jersey Retired)
        Maurice Cheeks - Hawks
        Herb Williams - Mavericks
        Paul Pressey - Spurs
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        • djp73
          Coach Porter Davis
          • Jun 2009
          • 8504

          #49
          Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


          LEAGUE CHANGES

          Rule Change -Shot Clock only resets when the ball hits rim.
          Team Branding - Change the uniforms and floor of the Charlotte Hornets.
          Team Branding - Change the logo, uniforms and floor of the New York Knicks.
          Team Branding - Change the logo and uniforms of the Phoenix Suns.
          Team Branding - Change the uniforms and floor of the Chicago Bulls.
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          • djp73
            Coach Porter Davis
            • Jun 2009
            • 8504

            #50
            Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


            DRAFT LOTTERY

            11 Celtics
            10 Bucks
            9 Rockets
            8 Kings
            7 Bullets
            6 Nuggets
            5 Magic
            4 76ers
            3 Timberwolves
            2 Pacers
            1 Mavericks

            Non Lottery Order
            12 Hornets
            13 Clippers
            14 Pistons
            15 Lakers
            16 Spurs
            17 Heat
            18 Nuggets (via NJN)
            19 Hawks
            20 Warriors
            21 Suns
            22 SuperSonics
            23 Jazz
            24 Knicks
            25 Trail Blazers
            26 Clippers (via CLE)
            27 Bulls
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            • djp73
              Coach Porter Davis
              • Jun 2009
              • 8504

              #51
              Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


              1992 NBA DRAFT
              June 24, 1992



              R1P1 Dallas Mavericks Shaquille O'Neal C LSU 7'1" 300
              R1P2 Indiana Pacers Alonzo Mourning C Georgetown 6'10" 261
              R1P3 Minnesota Timberwolves LaPhonso Ellis F Notre Dame 6'8" 240
              R1P4 Philadelphia 76ers Christian Laettner F Duke 6'11" 245
              R1P5 Orlando Magic Tom Gugliotta F NC State 6'10" 240
              R1P6 Denver Nuggets Todd Day G Arkansas 6'6" 184
              R1P7 Washington Bullets Jim Jackson G Ohio State 6'6" 215
              R1P8 Sacramento Kings Don MacLean F UCLA 6'10" 235
              R1P9 Houston Rockets Walt Williams F Maryland 6'8" 230
              R1P10 Milwaukee Bucks Harold Miner G USC 6'5" 211
              R1P11 Boston Celtics P.J. Brown C Louisiana Tech 7'1" 240
              R1P12 Charlotte Hornets Latrell Sprewell G Alabama 6'5" 190
              R1P13 Los Angeles Clippers Doug Christie G Pepperdine 6'6" 205
              R1P14 Detroit Pistons Lee Mayberry G Arkansas 6'1" 178
              R1P15 Los Angeles Lakers Adam Keefe F Stanford 6'9" 241
              R1P16 San Antonio Spurs Robert Horry F Alabama 6'10" 220
              R1P17 Miami Heat Sean Rooks C Arizona 6'10" 250
              R1P18 Denver Nuggets Bryant Stith G Virginia 6'5" 208
              R1P19 Atlanta Hawks Tracy Murray UCLA 6'7" 220
              R1P20 Golden State Warriors Anthony Peeler G Missouri 6'4" 208
              R1P21 Phoenix Suns Malik Sealy St. John's G 6'8" 190
              R1P22 Seattle SuperSonics Jon Barry G Georgia Tech 6'5" 205
              R1P23 Utah Jazz Clarence Weatherspoon F Southern Miss 6'7" 270
              R1P24 New York Knicks Brent Price G Oklahoma 6'1" 165
              R1P25 Portland Trail Blazers Dave Johnson G Syracuse 6'7" 205
              R1P26 Los Angeles Clippers Elmore Spencer C UNLV 7'0" 270
              R1P27 Chicago Bulls Reggie Smith C TCU 6'10" 240
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              • djp73
                Coach Porter Davis
                • Jun 2009
                • 8504

                #52
                Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


                Team News

                Hornets Add Sprewell, Jones in Draft



                The Hornets selected Alabama's Latrell Sprewell with the 12th overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. Sprewell averaged 17.8 PPG and 5.2 RPG for the Crimson Tide last season.
                In the second round the Hornets picked up Murray State forward Popeye Jones. The 6'8" forward averaged 21.1 PPG with 14.4 RPG last season.
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                • djp73
                  Coach Porter Davis
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 8504

                  #53
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                  Team News

                  Bristow Retires, Hornets Hire Unseld



                  The Hornets have hired Wes Unseld to be their head coach after a surprise retirement by Allan Bristow.
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                  • djp73
                    Coach Porter Davis
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 8504

                    #54
                    Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


                    Team News

                    Hornets send Gminski to 76ers



                    The Hornets have traded Mike Gminski to the 76ers for a second round pick in the 1993 NBA draft. Gminski averaged 6.6 PPG and 4.1 RPG for the Hornets last season.
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                    • djp73
                      Coach Porter Davis
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 8504

                      #55
                      Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


                      Team News

                      Hornets Active in Free Agency, sign Robinson and Johnson



                      After sneaking into the playoffs last season and getting knocked out by a strong Cavaliers team the powers that be in Charlotte vowed to be aggressive in the offseason as they look to become a contender in the Eastern Conference.

                      Charlotte announced the signing of a pair of veterans that they hope will help them accomplish that. Clifford Robinson, who averaged 11.9 PPG and 6.0 RPG for the Trail Blazers last season will join the rotation in the front court, giving the team some lineup flexibility and much needed dept there.

                      Point guard Avery Johnson was signed to vastly improve things behind Muggsy Bogues as well as help fill the void left by Rex Chapman's departure. Johnson put up 6.4 PPG and 6.7 APG for the Spurs last season.
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                      • djp73
                        Coach Porter Davis
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 8504

                        #56
                        Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


                        Team News

                        Hornets Add Rookies Davis, Miller to Roster



                        Charlotte has added a pair of free agent rookies to their roster.

                        Hubert Davis, a guard from North Carolina, averaged 21.4 PPG, 1.6 APG, 2.3 RPG and 1.3 SPG for the Tar Heels last season.

                        Oliver Miller, a 6'9" 280-pound center put up 13.5 PPG and 7.7 RPG last season for Arkansas.
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                        • djp73
                          Coach Porter Davis
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 8504

                          #57
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                          The Dream Team Claims Gold Recording a 117-85 Win Over Croatia
                          Date: Aug 8, 1992

                          Forty-nine days after initiating its training in La Jolla, California, the USA Dream Team realized its dream of capturing the Olympic basketball gold medal and returning it to the United States.

                          Twelve days after defeating Croatia, 103-70, in pool play, the U.S. repeated its victorious performance, this time recording a 117-85 win to capture the Olympic gold.

                          "The feeling is just tremendous," remarked Magic Johnson. "This is the most awesome feeling I have ever had, especially when the National Anthem was being played. I had goose bumps over my whole body."

                          "We knew and everyone else knew that we were going to win. It was just a matter of when and how much. We have played so many games and beaten so many teams badly, we didn't have the intensity tonight that we could have," voiced Scotty Pippen.

                          Virtually unchallenged in any game, the U.S. finally received a little chal*lenge and it responded. Taking con*trol early 14-4 and 23-15, the U.S. saw its lead disappear as Croatia scored 10 consecutive points to take the lead 25-23 with 9:44 to go in the first half.

                          Enter "Sir Charles" Barkley. Starting things off by hitting a 3-point shot to put the U.S. back ahead for good 26-25, Barkley scored or assisted on 13 of the USA's next 17 points in a 17-7 run that gave the Americans a 40-32 lead with 5: 14 left in the first half.

                          "When you've been around basket*ball for as long as I have, you know better than to get all excited in the first quarter or first half of a game," responded Barkley to questions of whether he was worried about losing.

                          The USA led at half 56-42, its smal*lest halftime margin of the Olympics, then outscored Croatia 11-3 to start the second half to jump ahead 67-45. Shortly later, leading 69-53, the USA went on a 20-3 tear to seal the gold medal victory.

                          Michael Jordan, connecting on 10-16 field goals, led the way to the gold with 22 points, while six other U.S. team*mates -- Barkley, 17; Patrick Ewing, 15; Pip*pen, 12; Johnson, 11; Chris Mullin, 11; and Clyde Drexler, 10; also scored in double figures.

                          For Ewing, Jordan, and Mullin, it was their second Olympic gold medal, but still something very much cherished.

                          "My first gold medal (from 1984) is at my father's. This one is going to my house. I'm ecstatic," said Ewing.

                          In compiling an unblemished 8-0 record and capturing the Olympic gold medal, the USA team left little doubt that it was one for the record books. Averaging an Olympic record 117.3 ppg., the USA squad won by an average of 43.8 points and the closest any opponent could come was 32 points (117-85 versus Croatia in the gold medal game). The Dream Team shot 57.8% from the field and 40.0% from 3-point, while their opponents managed to make just 36.5% of their field goal tries and just 30.5% of their 3-point attempts. The U.S. also recorded a record 239 assists.

                          The USA Olympic men's basketball program now has collected 10 gold medals in 12 appearances and com*piled an incredible 93-2 overall record!

                          "You will see a team of professionals in the Olympics again," said USA coach Chuck Daly. "But I don't think you'll see another team quite like this. This was a majestic team."
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                          • djp73
                            Coach Porter Davis
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 8504

                            #58
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                            Barkley tells Sixers "I'm not coming to camp."

                            Days after winning Olympic Gold with the Dream Team Charles Barkley, via his attorney, that he will not be suiting up for them again and expects to be traded.

                            Barkley's name has popped up in various trade rumors over the past two seasons and between that and the front office failing to put a competitive team around him Barkley has decided he wants out.

                            Many teams will be tripping over themselves to acquire the 29 year old six time All-Star.

                            "We won't give him away for nothing." Gene Shue assured other teams.
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                            • djp73
                              Coach Porter Davis
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 8504

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                              Lakers, Sixers swap Barkley and Worthy

                              The Lakers have acquired disgruntled Sixers forward Charles Barkley in exchange for James Worthy and a second round pick in the 1992 draft. Barkley had been rumored in trades by the struggling Sixers over the past two years and told the organization he was fed up and wanted out last week. Reportedly in the running with the Lakers were the Phoenix Suns and the Miami Heat.

                              Barkley, 29, is a six time all star while the 31 year old Worthy has had the honor seven times.

                              The Lakers also sent Philadelphia a second round pick in next year's draft.
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                              • djp73
                                Coach Porter Davis
                                • Jun 2009
                                • 8504

                                #60
                                Re: Best Avoid the Nest - Charlotte Hornets NBA 1992


                                League Update
                                1992-93 Season Preview


                                Eastern Conference
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                                Philadelphia 76ers
                                Last Year: 11-71, 14th in Eastern Conference
                                Starting 5*: C Manute Bol, PF Christian Laettner, SF James Worthy, SG Tony Smith, PG Hersey Hawkins
                                Key Bench Players: F Armen Gilliam, F Kenny Payne, C Jayson Williams, F Tom Tolbert, G Johnny Dawkins, C Andrew Lang, G Demetrius Calip, G Jaren Jackson
                                Bottom Line: The Sixers were terrible with Barkley holding out last season. The additions of Worthy and Laettner makes them better and they might even have enough to sneak into the playoffs this season.
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                                Milwaukee Bucks
                                Last Year: 37-45, 10th in Eastern Conference
                                Starting 5*: C Michael Cage, PF Fred Roberts, SF Dale Ellis, SG Alvin Robertson, PG Jay Humphries
                                Key Bench Players: F Frank Brickowski, G Jeff Grayer, G Harold Miner, C Jeff Ruland, G Lester Conner, F Derek Strong, F Brad Lohaus, C Danny Schayes, F Anthony Avent
                                Bottom Line: Just out of the playoffs last year the Bucks are hoping the additions of Cage and Miner will be enough to get them in. It won't be.
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                                Washington Bullets
                                Last Year: 32-50, 12th in Eastern Conference
                                Starting 5*: C Pervis Ellison, PF Terry Mills, SF Lionel Simmons, SG Jim Jackson, PG LaBradford Smith
                                Key Bench Players: F Harvey Grant, F Larry Stewart, F Tom Hammonds, G A.J. English, C Greg Foster, G Doug Overton, G Craig Hodges
                                Bottom Line: Washington retooled with the additions of Simmons, Mills and draft pick Jim Jackson. They could be fighting for a playoff spot instead of trying to stay out of the basement.
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                                Chicago Bulls
                                Last Year: 55-27 3rd in Eastern Conference, NBA Champs
                                Starting 5*: C Will Perdue, PF Horace Grant, SF Scottie Pippen, SG Michael Jordan, PG B.J. Armstrong
                                Key Bench Players: G John Paxson, F Scott Williams, G Dennis Hopson, F Stacey King, F Tellis Frank, F Donald Royal, C Reggie Smith
                                Bottom Line: To be the best you have to beat the best. Indy, New York and Cleveland will be close but not close enough.
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                                Cleveland Cavaliers
                                Last Year: 60-22, 1st in Eastern Conference, Lost to Bulls in ECF
                                Starting 5*: C Brad Daugherty, PF Larry Nance, SF Winston Bennett, SG Craig Ehlo, PG Mark Price
                                Key Bench Players: C Hot Rod Williams, G Terrell Brandon, F Danny Ferry, G Steve Kerr, F Chucky Brown
                                Bottom Line: Cleveland didn't make any significant roster changes, maybe they're just hoping Chicago got worse?
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                                Boston Celtics
                                Last Year: 39-43, 9th in Eastern Conference
                                Starting 5*: C Kevin McHale, PF Larry Bird, SF Reggie Lewis, SG Brian Shaw, PG Dee Brown
                                Key Bench Players: F Ed Pinckney, F Rick Fox, G John Bagley, F Kevin Gamble, F Joe Kleine, G Anthony Bowie, G Sherman Douglas, C P.J. Brown, C Matt Geiger
                                Bottom Line: Parrish retired and may thought Bird and McHale would too. The Cs added Bowie for some bench depth along with Douglas and rookie centers Brown and Geiger to take some minutes off Bird and McHale. The aging stars need help from the youth to get back in the playoffs.
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                                Atlanta Hawks
                                Last Year: 49-33, 4th in Eastern Conference, Lost to Nets in First Round
                                Starting 5*: C Blair Rasmussen, PF Kevin Willis, SF Tracy Murray, SG Michael Adams, PG Mookie Blaylock
                                Key Bench Players: G Stacey Augmon, F Antoine Carr, G Paul Graham, C Jon Koncak, F Duane Ferrell, G Jon Sundvold, F Byron Houston
                                Bottom Line: Wilkins is gone, one of the biggest losses for any team in the league. Blaylock missed most of the season last year and his return definitely improves the team from where they would be without him and Wilkins. Adams makes for a great back court mate and can run the point if Blaylock goes down again. The additions of Carr and rookie Murray give the team some depth. Still behind Chicago, New York, Cleveland and probably Indiana.
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                                Miami Heat
                                Last Year: 45-37, 6th in Eastern Conference, Lost to Bulls in First Round
                                Starting 5*: C Rony Seikaly, PF Grant Long, SF Glen Rice, SG Steve Smith, PG Bimbo Coles
                                Key Bench Players: G Kevin Edwards, F Willie Burton, C Sean Rooks, G Vincent Askew, C Mike Gminski, F Jeff Turner, F Billy Thompson
                                Bottom Line: Rookie C Rooks and former Warrior Askew are the only significant additions in Miami. They'll likely be fighting for a playoff spot this season.
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                                Charlotte Hornets
                                Last Year: 40-42, 8th in Eastern Conference, Lost to Cavaliers in First Round
                                Starting 5*: C Cliff Robinson, PF Larry Johnson, SF Johnny Newman, SG Kendall Gill, PG Muggsy Bogues
                                Key Bench Players: G Dell Curry, F Kenny Gattison, F J.R. Reid, G Avery Johnson, F Latrell Sprewell, G Hubert Davis, F Popeye Jones, C Oliver Miller
                                Bottom Line: The Hornets overachieved and snuck into the playoffs last season. They added Robinson and Johnson via free agency and rookies Sprewell, Davis, Jones and Miller. They lack a big presence in the middle and could struggle against the better centers in the East. Should improve from the 8th seed but not by much.
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                                New York Knicks
                                Last Year: 57-25, 2nd in Eastern Conference, Lost to Bulls in Second Round
                                Starting 5*: C Patrick Ewing, PF Charles Oakley, SF Xavier McDaniel, SG John Starks, PG Mark Jackson
                                Key Bench Players: F Anthony Mason, G Gerald Wilkins, G Greg Anthony, F Kiki Vandeweghe, G Mike Sanders, C Tim McCormick, F Patrick Eddie
                                Bottom Line: With Mason back in the mix the bench is much improved. Sanders helps with bench depth and the Knicks should be in the top three or four again.
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                                Orlando Magic
                                Last Year: 20-62, 13th in Eastern Conference
                                Starting 5*: C Brian Williams, PF Alaa Abdelnaby, SF Dennis Scott, SG Nick Anderson, PG Scott Skiles
                                Key Bench Players: F Bernard King, G Sam Vincent, F Tom Gugliotta, C Greg Dreiling, C Bill Cartwright, G Andy Toolson
                                Bottom Line: Key additions in Orlando are King, Abdelnaby and Gugliotta. Cartwright provides some leadership to a young team. Definitely improved but not enough to keep them from being a cellar dweller once more.
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                                New Jersey Nets
                                Last Year: 46-36, 5th in Eastern Conference, Lost to Cavaliers in Second Round
                                Starting 5*: C Sam Bowie, PF Derick Coleman, SF Chris Morris, SG Drazen Petrovic, PG Kenny Anderson
                                Key Bench Players: C Chris Dudley, F Rick Mahorn, G Tate George, C Greg Kite, F Rafael Addison, G Rumeal Robinson, F Roy Hinson, G Doug Lee
                                Bottom Line: Coleman, Anderson and Petrovic are a great trio. Add in a healthy Bowie and Nets could fight their way into the top four this season.
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                                Indiana Pacers
                                Last Year: 32-50, 11th in Eastern Conference
                                Starting 5*: C Alonzo Mourning, PF Detlef Schrempf, SF Chuck Person, SG Reggie Miller, PG Pooh Richardson
                                Key Bench Players: C Rik Smits, F Dale Davis, G George McCloud, G Vern Fleming, F LaSalle Thompson, G Randy Wittman, F Keith Askins, G Brent Price
                                Bottom Line: With Miller missing all of last season the Pacers were terrible, allowing them to draft Mourning. Now with Miller back and Mourning in the mix the Pacers should be a top four team in the East. Richardson gives them a PG who excels at distributing the ball and should be a better fit.
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                                Detroit Pistons
                                Last Year: 42-40, 7th in Eastern Conference, Lost to Knicks in First Round
                                Starting 5*: C Bill Lambier, PF Dennis Rodman, SF Orlando Woodridge, SG Joe Dumars, PG Isiah Thomas
                                Key Bench Players: F Mark Aguirre, G Doc Rivers, F Kevin Lynch, F Brad Sellers, G Lee Mayberry, C William Bedford
                                Bottom Line: Rivers gives the Pistons a big boost on the bench. Lynch is a nice piece as well. The main players are aging but they should be improved from last year. Not likely to crack the top four though.
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                                Conference Outlook:
                                The East still runs through Chicago and it will take a herculean effort to knock off Jordan and the Bulls in a seven game series. Indiana, New York and Cleveland are the only realistic challengers and they'll all fall short again as we expect the Bulls to represent the East in the finals for the third straight year.
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