2012 NBA Playoffs

The only thing that lasts longer than the War of the Roses. (Lancaster v. York, not the Michael Douglas movie.)

Well I hated it when the first couple rounds were only best out of 5. And if you love basketball, you love it that there are two games on every night for a couple weeks in a row. Games that all matter. This is the time of year I get to know who's who on the best teams. Until now, I never watched Memphis, Indiana or the 76ers once this year. Utah I caught them a couple times but not enough to know whos who.

You must be a Bulls fan. :lol:

Next year can't come fast enough for those guys.

I wonder if the Pistons are going to draft any studs. They must be getting a low pick, right? They suck. Where is the next Lebron only one that knows how to win? :lol:

I love basketball, which is why I don't watch the pros. More traveling than a long haul trucker.
 
I got to say this again, Boston needs to quit ******* around and put Philadelphia away already. The Spurs and Thunder did things the right way and totally obliterated their opponents, now they have until Sunday to rest and re-arm to go to battle against each other, and here we have Boston still dancing arm in arm with the fuckin 76ers, **** that, Boston better grab those clowns by their throats and close the deal tomorrow or I'm going to go off.:mad:
 
It very well could be, Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA and they very well could win this year, they have experience on that team Kendrick Perkins and Derek Fisher have both won championships and could mentor the younger players.

I'm glad you said that. I agree he is the best too. Someone said he doesn't play defense? Is that true? I mean, is he weak at D? I don't see it when I watch.

And you reminded me that with Perkins and that other shot blocker, they have some bigs on their team that can play D. I'm feeling pretty good that the Spurs aren't as good as they seem. I'm hoping/expecting the Thunder to expose their weaknesses. Like they can't keep up with this young team. But the Spurs I'm sure have a plan. Crafty bastards.

So I'm assuming Boston v Heat. With Bosh back, I still feel pretty good that the Celtics got a shot. The Heat seem to be in trouble but maybe they will come out of their funk by the time they meet the Celtics. This will be a true test for the Celtics. No one has it easy on their way to the finals.

P.S. Is it possible the Spurs will sweep or the Thunder will sweep the Spurs? That would be great. Then the Thunder could watch the Heat and Celtics go 7 games because you just know they will.

And in the East its going to be physical. Dirty. Grind it out. Whoever wins will be all beat up by the time they meet the Thunder in the finals. And the Spurs v. Thunder won't be physical like that. It'll be more offensive.

I don't think anyones sweeping anyone from here on out, Boston did very well against Miami in the regular season we beat them the last 3 times although we did the same thing last year. Indiana is far from done though we need to watch them, the only reason Miami beat them last time was because Lebron and Wade combined for 70 points, can they do that for a whole playoff series? I don't think so.

66 Indiana 87 Miami 6 minutes to go.
 
The only thing that lasts longer than the War of the Roses. (Lancaster v. York, not the Michael Douglas movie.)

Well I hated it when the first couple rounds were only best out of 5. And if you love basketball, you love it that there are two games on every night for a couple weeks in a row. Games that all matter. This is the time of year I get to know who's who on the best teams. Until now, I never watched Memphis, Indiana or the 76ers once this year. Utah I caught them a couple times but not enough to know whos who.

You must be a Bulls fan. :lol:

Next year can't come fast enough for those guys.

I wonder if the Pistons are going to draft any studs. They must be getting a low pick, right? They suck. Where is the next Lebron only one that knows how to win? :lol:

I love basketball, which is why I don't watch the pros. More traveling than a long haul trucker.

College ball is pretty damn good. Especially when two highly ranked teams go at it.

But I still love the NBA more. I love coming home and love seeing games on TNT late. I'm depressed when the season is over. I look forward to the start of the next season. And I don't even care if its my team. Detroit sucks? Doesn't stop me from watching. But ask Detroit Hockey fans if they are still watching the hockey playoffs. Many of them are not. They only care when it is their team.

I feel the same way about college basketball. Unless its Michigan or Michigan State, I really don't care. Until March that is. And in college the players are constantly changing. Its hard to get into who's on the team when it changes every year. But when MSU or Michigan is competitive with Duke and NC or Florida, I LOVE college hoops.
 
Well it looks like Indiana is screwed, I think Miami will close them out in 6. Not sure about Boston tonight, but I am not sure if we can beat Miami even without Bosh, Wade and Lebron have so much offensive fire power.
 
Well it looks like Indiana is screwed, I think Miami will close them out in 6. Not sure about Boston tonight, but I am not sure if we can beat Miami even without Bosh, Wade and Lebron have so much offensive fire power.

The Heat were amazing last night, huh? Now I'm thinking its going to be the Heat in the finals. But what if they go back to playing like shit? Boston I'm sure has a plan to slow the Heat down. And they have Rondo, Garnett, Allen and Pierce. That's 4 good guys vs. 2 good guys, or 3 if Bosh comes back and is healthy. And Shane Battier needs to step up. Come on oh great Duke leader from Michigan. What does that say about him if he can't win with Wade and LeBron?

To be honest, I've seen both teams play real well and real bad. I guess it all depends on which team shows up that day and how bad does their opponent want it. Or how on is their opponent. If its the Rondo show, the Heat are in trouble.

And I still think the Spurs/Thunder will beat the Heat, but I'm not as sure as I was after seeing last nights game. :eusa_shifty:
 
Well it looks like Indiana is screwed, I think Miami will close them out in 6. Not sure about Boston tonight, but I am not sure if we can beat Miami even without Bosh, Wade and Lebron have so much offensive fire power.

The Heat were amazing last night, huh? Now I'm thinking its going to be the Heat in the finals. But what if they go back to playing like shit? Boston I'm sure has a plan to slow the Heat down. And they have Rondo, Garnett, Allen and Pierce. That's 4 good guys vs. 2 good guys, or 3 if Bosh comes back and is healthy. And Shane Battier needs to step up. Come on oh great Duke leader from Michigan. What does that say about him if he can't win with Wade and LeBron?

To be honest, I've seen both teams play real well and real bad. I guess it all depends on which team shows up that day and how bad does their opponent want it. Or how on is their opponent. If its the Rondo show, the Heat are in trouble.

And I still think the Spurs/Thunder will beat the Heat, but I'm not as sure as I was after seeing last nights game. :eusa_shifty:

I don't think Miami can beat the Spurs or the Thunder without Bosh back at 100%. I pray Boston can close out Philly tonight and get to the Finals somehow.:eusa_pray:
 
Well it looks like Indiana is screwed, I think Miami will close them out in 6. Not sure about Boston tonight, but I am not sure if we can beat Miami even without Bosh, Wade and Lebron have so much offensive fire power.

The Heat were amazing last night, huh? Now I'm thinking its going to be the Heat in the finals. But what if they go back to playing like shit? Boston I'm sure has a plan to slow the Heat down. And they have Rondo, Garnett, Allen and Pierce. That's 4 good guys vs. 2 good guys, or 3 if Bosh comes back and is healthy. And Shane Battier needs to step up. Come on oh great Duke leader from Michigan. What does that say about him if he can't win with Wade and LeBron?

To be honest, I've seen both teams play real well and real bad. I guess it all depends on which team shows up that day and how bad does their opponent want it. Or how on is their opponent. If its the Rondo show, the Heat are in trouble.

And I still think the Spurs/Thunder will beat the Heat, but I'm not as sure as I was after seeing last nights game. :eusa_shifty:

I don't think Miami can beat the Spurs or the Thunder without Bosh back at 100%. I pray Boston can close out Philly tonight and get to the Finals somehow.:eusa_pray:

As much as I'd like to watch the Spurs deny LeBron a ring again, Celts vs Spurs would be an awesome matchup.
 
The Heat were amazing last night, huh? Now I'm thinking its going to be the Heat in the finals. But what if they go back to playing like shit? Boston I'm sure has a plan to slow the Heat down. And they have Rondo, Garnett, Allen and Pierce. That's 4 good guys vs. 2 good guys, or 3 if Bosh comes back and is healthy. And Shane Battier needs to step up. Come on oh great Duke leader from Michigan. What does that say about him if he can't win with Wade and LeBron?

To be honest, I've seen both teams play real well and real bad. I guess it all depends on which team shows up that day and how bad does their opponent want it. Or how on is their opponent. If its the Rondo show, the Heat are in trouble.

And I still think the Spurs/Thunder will beat the Heat, but I'm not as sure as I was after seeing last nights game. :eusa_shifty:

I don't think Miami can beat the Spurs or the Thunder without Bosh back at 100%. I pray Boston can close out Philly tonight and get to the Finals somehow.:eusa_pray:

As much as I'd like to watch the Spurs deny LeBron a ring again, Celts vs Spurs would be an awesome matchup.

Oh yes sir it would, 2 teams full of hall of famers, excellent coaches, would be a hell of a series.
 
I don't think Miami can beat the Spurs or the Thunder without Bosh back at 100%. I pray Boston can close out Philly tonight and get to the Finals somehow.:eusa_pray:

As much as I'd like to watch the Spurs deny LeBron a ring again, Celts vs Spurs would be an awesome matchup.

Oh yes sir it would, 2 teams full of hall of famers, excellent coaches, would be a hell of a series.

I agree, it would be about to good teams, in a good series. Miami is about Wade and Lebron, not much about the team.
 
I'm hoping that last year was the Thunders learning year.

It very well could be, Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA and they very well could win this year, they have experience on that team Kendrick Perkins and Derek Fisher have both won championships and could mentor the younger players.

I'm glad you said that. I agree he is the best too. Someone said he doesn't play defense? Is that true? I mean, is he weak at D? I don't see it when I watch.

And you reminded me that with Perkins and that other shot blocker, they have some bigs on their team that can play D. I'm feeling pretty good that the Spurs aren't as good as they seem. I'm hoping/expecting the Thunder to expose their weaknesses. Like they can't keep up with this young team. But the Spurs I'm sure have a plan. Crafty bastards.

So I'm assuming Boston v Heat. With Bosh back, I still feel pretty good that the Celtics got a shot. The Heat seem to be in trouble but maybe they will come out of their funk by the time they meet the Celtics. This will be a true test for the Celtics. No one has it easy on their way to the finals.

P.S. Is it possible the Spurs will sweep or the Thunder will sweep the Spurs? That would be great. Then the Thunder could watch the Heat and Celtics go 7 games because you just know they will.

And in the East its going to be physical. Dirty. Grind it out. Whoever wins will be all beat up by the time they meet the Thunder in the finals. And the Spurs v. Thunder won't be physical like that. It'll be more offensive.


I can't see the Thunder winning more than a game. They are a one-trick pony (Durant & Westbrook jumpshots). They are 1-2 versus Spurs this regular season, and in the one win Ginobli didn't play, Park and Blair didn't play the second half, and it was long before they got rid of Jefferson for Stephen Jackson and Diaw.
 
It very well could be, Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA and they very well could win this year, they have experience on that team Kendrick Perkins and Derek Fisher have both won championships and could mentor the younger players.

I'm glad you said that. I agree he is the best too. Someone said he doesn't play defense? Is that true? I mean, is he weak at D? I don't see it when I watch.

And you reminded me that with Perkins and that other shot blocker, they have some bigs on their team that can play D. I'm feeling pretty good that the Spurs aren't as good as they seem. I'm hoping/expecting the Thunder to expose their weaknesses. Like they can't keep up with this young team. But the Spurs I'm sure have a plan. Crafty bastards.

So I'm assuming Boston v Heat. With Bosh back, I still feel pretty good that the Celtics got a shot. The Heat seem to be in trouble but maybe they will come out of their funk by the time they meet the Celtics. This will be a true test for the Celtics. No one has it easy on their way to the finals.

P.S. Is it possible the Spurs will sweep or the Thunder will sweep the Spurs? That would be great. Then the Thunder could watch the Heat and Celtics go 7 games because you just know they will.

And in the East its going to be physical. Dirty. Grind it out. Whoever wins will be all beat up by the time they meet the Thunder in the finals. And the Spurs v. Thunder won't be physical like that. It'll be more offensive.


I can't see the Thunder winning more than a game. They are a one-trick pony (Durant & Westbrook jumpshots). They are 1-2 versus Spurs this regular season, and in the one win Ginobli didn't play, Park and Blair didn't play the second half, and it was long before they got rid of Jefferson for Stephen Jackson and Diaw.

Mmm. I can see the Thunder winning in 6 or 7; but I doubt it. But that'd be if Durant shoots great to put 40's and 50's on the board. And because the Thunder are younger, if they come out and build early leads then it'll be harder for the Spurs to recover.

I think a couple keys will be, how well can Leonard play Durant defensively. And how much can they contain Harden's drives to the basket. If the Spurs accomplish those two aspects then I think they'll be fine because Parker and the team defense will contain Westbrook.

On the other hand I can very realistically see the Spurs winning in 4 or 5 b/c they are a well oiled machine.

How much can the Duncan, Diaw, Splitter dominate the paint against Ibaka and Perkins? Can Parker dominate Westbrook like he dominated Paul? Will Ginobilil step up his game? At what point will role players like Neal, Bonner and maybe even Blair have an impact on this series? And I'll say this; that if Danny Green and K. Leonard have big series then there is no hope for the Thunder; b/c that'll allow less double teaming on Duncan and Parker.
 
I'm glad you said that. I agree he is the best too. Someone said he doesn't play defense? Is that true? I mean, is he weak at D? I don't see it when I watch.

And you reminded me that with Perkins and that other shot blocker, they have some bigs on their team that can play D. I'm feeling pretty good that the Spurs aren't as good as they seem. I'm hoping/expecting the Thunder to expose their weaknesses. Like they can't keep up with this young team. But the Spurs I'm sure have a plan. Crafty bastards.

So I'm assuming Boston v Heat. With Bosh back, I still feel pretty good that the Celtics got a shot. The Heat seem to be in trouble but maybe they will come out of their funk by the time they meet the Celtics. This will be a true test for the Celtics. No one has it easy on their way to the finals.

P.S. Is it possible the Spurs will sweep or the Thunder will sweep the Spurs? That would be great. Then the Thunder could watch the Heat and Celtics go 7 games because you just know they will.

And in the East its going to be physical. Dirty. Grind it out. Whoever wins will be all beat up by the time they meet the Thunder in the finals. And the Spurs v. Thunder won't be physical like that. It'll be more offensive.


I can't see the Thunder winning more than a game. They are a one-trick pony (Durant & Westbrook jumpshots). They are 1-2 versus Spurs this regular season, and in the one win Ginobli didn't play, Park and Blair didn't play the second half, and it was long before they got rid of Jefferson for Stephen Jackson and Diaw.

Mmm. I can see the Thunder winning in 6 or 7; but I doubt it. But that'd be if Durant shoots great to put 40's and 50's on the board. And because the Thunder are younger, if they come out and build early leads then it'll be harder for the Spurs to recover.

I think a couple keys will be, how well can Leonard play Durant defensively. And how much can they contain Harden's drives to the basket. If the Spurs accomplish those two aspects then I think they'll be fine because Parker and the team defense will contain Westbrook.

On the other hand I can very realistically see the Spurs winning in 4 or 5 b/c they are a well oiled machine.

How much can the Duncan, Diaw, Splitter dominate the paint against Ibaka and Perkins? Can Parker dominate Westbrook like he dominated Paul? Will Ginobilil step up his game? At what point will role players like Neal, Bonner and maybe even Blair have an impact on this series? And I'll say this; that if Danny Green and K. Leonard have big series then there is no hope for the Thunder; b/c that'll allow less double teaming on Duncan and Parker.

Lets see who can execute their game plan. We have seen the Spurs do it, but they have never won it back to back. So some years they aren't all that. But this year, they seem to be humming on all cylinders. At least so far. I'm worried. You laid it all out perfectly.

How about them 76ers? Wow! I want to give props to three players. This is the time of year players make a name for themselves. At least with me. I really respect guys who step up in the playoffs. So many choke. These guys didn't when it mattered. 82 to 75. now that's a defensive game.

Elton Brand
Andre Iguodala
Louis Williams G

And props to Coach Doug Collins.

I think the 76ers can win in Boston. :eusa_shhh:

Now maybe Indiana will be inspired.
 
It very well could be, Kevin Durant is the best player in the NBA and they very well could win this year, they have experience on that team Kendrick Perkins and Derek Fisher have both won championships and could mentor the younger players.

I'm glad you said that. I agree he is the best too. Someone said he doesn't play defense? Is that true? I mean, is he weak at D? I don't see it when I watch.

And you reminded me that with Perkins and that other shot blocker, they have some bigs on their team that can play D. I'm feeling pretty good that the Spurs aren't as good as they seem. I'm hoping/expecting the Thunder to expose their weaknesses. Like they can't keep up with this young team. But the Spurs I'm sure have a plan. Crafty bastards.

So I'm assuming Boston v Heat. With Bosh back, I still feel pretty good that the Celtics got a shot. The Heat seem to be in trouble but maybe they will come out of their funk by the time they meet the Celtics. This will be a true test for the Celtics. No one has it easy on their way to the finals.

P.S. Is it possible the Spurs will sweep or the Thunder will sweep the Spurs? That would be great. Then the Thunder could watch the Heat and Celtics go 7 games because you just know they will.

And in the East its going to be physical. Dirty. Grind it out. Whoever wins will be all beat up by the time they meet the Thunder in the finals. And the Spurs v. Thunder won't be physical like that. It'll be more offensive.


I can't see the Thunder winning more than a game. They are a one-trick pony (Durant & Westbrook jumpshots). They are 1-2 versus Spurs this regular season, and in the one win Ginobli didn't play, Park and Blair didn't play the second half, and it was long before they got rid of Jefferson for Stephen Jackson and Diaw.

If they do win it all, they sure will have earned it. Dallas first round, then LA, then Spurs, then Heat/Celtics? I can't recall a championship having to go through all good teams like that. Not one cake walk in the bunch. And yet the Thunder have swept them all practically. One trick pony? God I hope they prove you guys all wrong. ALL of you. Not one B Ball fan I know isn't saying what you are saying. #$#*)$U#
 
Well it looks like Indiana is screwed, I think Miami will close them out in 6. Not sure about Boston tonight, but I am not sure if we can beat Miami even without Bosh, Wade and Lebron have so much offensive fire power.

The Heat were amazing last night, huh? Now I'm thinking its going to be the Heat in the finals. But what if they go back to playing like shit? Boston I'm sure has a plan to slow the Heat down. And they have Rondo, Garnett, Allen and Pierce. That's 4 good guys vs. 2 good guys, or 3 if Bosh comes back and is healthy. And Shane Battier needs to step up. Come on oh great Duke leader from Michigan. What does that say about him if he can't win with Wade and LeBron?

To be honest, I've seen both teams play real well and real bad. I guess it all depends on which team shows up that day and how bad does their opponent want it. Or how on is their opponent. If its the Rondo show, the Heat are in trouble.

And I still think the Spurs/Thunder will beat the Heat, but I'm not as sure as I was after seeing last nights game. :eusa_shifty:

I don't think Miami can beat the Spurs or the Thunder without Bosh back at 100%. I pray Boston can close out Philly tonight and get to the Finals somehow.:eusa_pray:

You poor guy. They were showing how Dr. J's 76ers did this to Birds Celtics. Beat Bird in the Garden for game 7? You must be shitting your pants.
 
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Boston needs to quit ******* around and put Philadelphia away already. here we have Boston still dancing arm in arm with the fuckin 76ers, **** that, Boston better grab those clowns by their throats and close the deal tomorrow or I'm going to go off.:mad:

Did you go off? :lol:

This is a great playoff year you must admit. I'm becoming a 76er fan. Like 30 years ago when Dr. J Beat Boston in the Garden in game 7. Are you nervous? I'll be praying for Boston. Not! :lol:

50 Lavoy Allen C-F 6-9 225 02/04/1989 Temple / USA R
4 Tony Battie C 6-11 240 02/11/1976 Texas Tech / USA 13
33 Craig Brackins F 6-10 230 10/09/1987 Iowa State / USA 1
42 Elton Brand F 6-9 254 03/11/1979 Duke / USA 12
00 Spencer Hawes C 7-1 245 04/28/1988 Washington / USA 4
11 Jrue Holiday G 6-4 180 06/12/1990 UCLA / USA 2
9 Andre Iguodala F-G 6-6 207 01/28/1984 Arizona / USA 7
20 Jodie Meeks G 6-4 208 08/21/1987 Kentucky / USA 2
25 Xavier Silas G 6-5 205 01/22/1988 Northern Illinois / USA R
12 Evan Turner G-F 6-7 205 10/27/1988 Ohio State / USA 1
8 Nikola Vucevic C-F 7-0 240 10/24/1990 USC / Montenegro R
23 Louis Williams G 6-1 175 10/27/1986 South Gwinnett HS (Snellville, GA) / USA 6
7 Sam Young F-G 6-6 220 06/01/1985 Pittsburgh / USA 2
21 Thaddeus Young F 6-8 220 06/21/1988 Georgia Tech / USA 4

HEAD COACH
Doug Collins (College - Illinois State)
 
^^^ A few up ^^^

Spurs would have three-peat 2003-2005 had Stern not cheated. In the 04 series, they were up 2-0 on the Lakers and up 20 in the third quarter and all of the sudden Fisher, Horry and Dick Fox were allowed to hack at will while Joey Crawford and the boys swallowed their whistles.

And then that shot in Game 5 that Fisher made with .4. Give me a break. You don't have time to catch the ball, turn, cock the ball back, jump and fade away in .4. Hell, by the rules .3 is the absolute quickest you can get a shot off.
 
Boston needs to quit ******* around and put Philadelphia away already. here we have Boston still dancing arm in arm with the fuckin 76ers, **** that, Boston better grab those clowns by their throats and close the deal tomorrow or I'm going to go off.:mad:

Did you go off? :lol:

This is a great playoff year you must admit. I'm becoming a 76er fan. Like 30 years ago when Dr. J Beat Boston in the Garden in game 7. Are you nervous? I'll be praying for Boston. Not! :lol:

50 Lavoy Allen C-F 6-9 225 02/04/1989 Temple / USA R
4 Tony Battie C 6-11 240 02/11/1976 Texas Tech / USA 13
33 Craig Brackins F 6-10 230 10/09/1987 Iowa State / USA 1
42 Elton Brand F 6-9 254 03/11/1979 Duke / USA 12
00 Spencer Hawes C 7-1 245 04/28/1988 Washington / USA 4
11 Jrue Holiday G 6-4 180 06/12/1990 UCLA / USA 2
9 Andre Iguodala F-G 6-6 207 01/28/1984 Arizona / USA 7
20 Jodie Meeks G 6-4 208 08/21/1987 Kentucky / USA 2
25 Xavier Silas G 6-5 205 01/22/1988 Northern Illinois / USA R
12 Evan Turner G-F 6-7 205 10/27/1988 Ohio State / USA 1
8 Nikola Vucevic C-F 7-0 240 10/24/1990 USC / Montenegro R
23 Louis Williams G 6-1 175 10/27/1986 South Gwinnett HS (Snellville, GA) / USA 6
7 Sam Young F-G 6-6 220 06/01/1985 Pittsburgh / USA 2
21 Thaddeus Young F 6-8 220 06/21/1988 Georgia Tech / USA 4

HEAD COACH
Doug Collins (College - Illinois State)

I'm actually done watching the games this year to be honest with you, this Celtics team is trash and are not going anywhere, the 76ers are not that great, the Spurs or Thunder would have demolished them in 4 games. If Boston wins Saturday they will get swept by Miami in the next round so its whatever, maybe its better go out this way. Ainge needs to put everyone on the block, blow up this team and see what he can get.
 
The Heat were amazing last night, huh? Now I'm thinking its going to be the Heat in the finals. But what if they go back to playing like shit? Boston I'm sure has a plan to slow the Heat down. And they have Rondo, Garnett, Allen and Pierce. That's 4 good guys vs. 2 good guys, or 3 if Bosh comes back and is healthy. And Shane Battier needs to step up. Come on oh great Duke leader from Michigan. What does that say about him if he can't win with Wade and LeBron?

To be honest, I've seen both teams play real well and real bad. I guess it all depends on which team shows up that day and how bad does their opponent want it. Or how on is their opponent. If its the Rondo show, the Heat are in trouble.

And I still think the Spurs/Thunder will beat the Heat, but I'm not as sure as I was after seeing last nights game. :eusa_shifty:

I don't think Miami can beat the Spurs or the Thunder without Bosh back at 100%. I pray Boston can close out Philly tonight and get to the Finals somehow.:eusa_pray:

You poor guy. They were showing how Dr. J's 76ers did this to Birds Celtics. Beat Bird in the Garden for game 7? You must be shitting your pants.

Shitting my pants? not so much, I am used to the Celtics failing. Same shit different day.
 

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