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The Brooklyn Nets (15-17) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (21-9) at Paycom Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday December 31, 2023
Brooklyn Nets 56, Oklahoma City Thunder 59 (Half)
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Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets attempted 11 more shots than the Thunder in the first half and trail by three.
Not good. – 8:16 PM
The Nets attempted 11 more shots than the Thunder in the first half and trail by three.
Not good. – 8:16 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
After shooting .619 in the first quarter but just .249 in the second, Brooklyn goes into the locker room trailing the #Thunder 59-56. Mikal Bridges and OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are tied with a game-high 17 each. Cam Thomas an efficient 16 off the bench. #Nets #Thunder – 8:14 PM
After shooting .619 in the first quarter but just .249 in the second, Brooklyn goes into the locker room trailing the #Thunder 59-56. Mikal Bridges and OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are tied with a game-high 17 each. Cam Thomas an efficient 16 off the bench. #Nets #Thunder – 8:14 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Some 1st half MVP chants for SGA — usually these are reserved for the 4Q pic.twitter.com/QVfHzpupE6 – 8:14 PM
Some 1st half MVP chants for SGA — usually these are reserved for the 4Q pic.twitter.com/QVfHzpupE6 – 8:14 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Big MVP chants for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the line to close out the half.
SGA has 17 points.
OKC was down 10 but is up 3 at intermission.
Last half of 2023 coming up. – 8:14 PM
Big MVP chants for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the line to close out the half.
SGA has 17 points.
OKC was down 10 but is up 3 at intermission.
Last half of 2023 coming up. – 8:14 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Brooklyn could not hit water out of a boat in the second frame, the Thunder are going to have to come out with a ton of energy. They have been able to string together some really impressive second halves to blow out these games late. Let’s see if they can do it again. – 8:13 PM
Brooklyn could not hit water out of a boat in the second frame, the Thunder are going to have to come out with a ton of energy. They have been able to string together some really impressive second halves to blow out these games late. Let’s see if they can do it again. – 8:13 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 59, Nets 56
SGA – 17 points, 4 assists
Dort – 9 points
Chet – 6 points, 7 rebounds
Bridges – 17 points, 4 assists
Thomas – 16 points – 8:12 PM
HALF: Thunder 59, Nets 56
SGA – 17 points, 4 assists
Dort – 9 points
Chet – 6 points, 7 rebounds
Bridges – 17 points, 4 assists
Thomas – 16 points – 8:12 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets M-V-P chants to close the first half, he finishes with 17 as the Thunder control a 59-56 lead at the break. – 8:11 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets M-V-P chants to close the first half, he finishes with 17 as the Thunder control a 59-56 lead at the break. – 8:11 PM


Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Tied at 52, the Thunder are in the bonus for the final 3:18 of the half. Gotta continue to get downhill before intermission. – 8:04 PM
Tied at 52, the Thunder are in the bonus for the final 3:18 of the half. Gotta continue to get downhill before intermission. – 8:04 PM


Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe is such a tough rebounder for his size. That was a grown man board. – 8:00 PM
Isaiah Joe is such a tough rebounder for his size. That was a grown man board. – 8:00 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
It did not result in anything but that was such a creative tap pass by Micic to Lu Dort who got a full head of steam at the rim. – 7:57 PM
It did not result in anything but that was such a creative tap pass by Micic to Lu Dort who got a full head of steam at the rim. – 7:57 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder is shooting 64%.
Now that the Nets are finally missing some shots, OKC goes on a run and takes a 5 point lead with SGA on the bench. – 7:55 PM
Thunder is shooting 64%.
Now that the Nets are finally missing some shots, OKC goes on a run and takes a 5 point lead with SGA on the bench. – 7:55 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets have coughed up ten unanswered and the lead. They trail the #Thunder 49-44 as their early red-hit shooting starts to regress to the mean. – 7:55 PM
The #Nets have coughed up ten unanswered and the lead. They trail the #Thunder 49-44 as their early red-hit shooting starts to regress to the mean. – 7:55 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
JDub hits a jumper and OKC creates a 49-44 lead over the Nets. Brooklyn calls a timeout with 6:23 left in the 2Q – 7:54 PM
JDub hits a jumper and OKC creates a 49-44 lead over the Nets. Brooklyn calls a timeout with 6:23 left in the 2Q – 7:54 PM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
This is another poor defensive half so far for the Nets. OKC is shooting 64.5% from the field and seemingly getting whatever they want. – 7:54 PM
This is another poor defensive half so far for the Nets. OKC is shooting 64.5% from the field and seemingly getting whatever they want. – 7:54 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Fantastic pass by Lu Dort to Kenrich Williams in the dunker spot for an easy finsih. Dort put some zip on that one. – 7:53 PM
Fantastic pass by Lu Dort to Kenrich Williams in the dunker spot for an easy finsih. Dort put some zip on that one. – 7:53 PM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
That’s at least twice Holmgren has gone right at Claxton and finished on him.
No fear in the young fella vs one of the best rim protectors in the league. – 7:51 PM
That’s at least twice Holmgren has gone right at Claxton and finished on him.
No fear in the young fella vs one of the best rim protectors in the league. – 7:51 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Cam Thomas just blew a four-point play opportunity, but the kid came to play tonight. 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting in nine minutes. Thomas and Bridges are carrying Brooklyn. – 7:49 PM
Cam Thomas just blew a four-point play opportunity, but the kid came to play tonight. 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting in nine minutes. Thomas and Bridges are carrying Brooklyn. – 7:49 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Cam Thomas is cooking:
16 points
6/8 FG
3/4 from three
In nine minutes. Now, Nets need to find away to stop the Thunder layup line on the other end. – 7:49 PM
Cam Thomas is cooking:
16 points
6/8 FG
3/4 from three
In nine minutes. Now, Nets need to find away to stop the Thunder layup line on the other end. – 7:49 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That is the second straight cut by Lu Dort that has resulted in a wide open lane to the rim and slam curling to the top of the key and exploding to the rack. He has been really good tonight. – 7:48 PM
That is the second straight cut by Lu Dort that has resulted in a wide open lane to the rim and slam curling to the top of the key and exploding to the rack. He has been really good tonight. – 7:48 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas combined for 25 points on 10/12 shooting in the 1st quarter.
Yet, the Nets only finished leading by three. Another game where they’ve been unable to get stops early. – 7:47 PM
Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas combined for 25 points on 10/12 shooting in the 1st quarter.
Yet, the Nets only finished leading by three. Another game where they’ve been unable to get stops early. – 7:47 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren has some of the best foot work as a big man, what a finish. – 7:46 PM
Chet Holmgren has some of the best foot work as a big man, what a finish. – 7:46 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas combined for 25 points on 10/12 shooting in the 1st quarter.
Yet, the Nets only led by three.
Another game where they’ve been unable to get stops east. – 7:45 PM
Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas combined for 25 points on 10/12 shooting in the 1st quarter.
Yet, the Nets only led by three.
Another game where they’ve been unable to get stops east. – 7:45 PM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
Nets led by 10 in that first Q Lead’s gone as the 2nd Q starts.
Give the Nets credit for getting right offensively but defensively, they’re still giving up too much – 7:44 PM
Nets led by 10 in that first Q Lead’s gone as the 2nd Q starts.
Give the Nets credit for getting right offensively but defensively, they’re still giving up too much – 7:44 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
One of the best passes of Lu Dort’s career that quick shovel pass to Chet Holmgren for the slam, OKC leads. – 7:43 PM
One of the best passes of Lu Dort’s career that quick shovel pass to Chet Holmgren for the slam, OKC leads. – 7:43 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Really like the lineup Jacque Vaughn rolled out late in the 1st quarter:
Smith
Thomas
Bridges
O’Neale
Sharpe
I recently spoke about the need for Smith alongside Thomas. Multiple ball-handlers and defenders with Bridges’ shot-creation complementing CT. – 7:43 PM
Really like the lineup Jacque Vaughn rolled out late in the 1st quarter:
Smith
Thomas
Bridges
O’Neale
Sharpe
I recently spoke about the need for Smith alongside Thomas. Multiple ball-handlers and defenders with Bridges’ shot-creation complementing CT. – 7:43 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Vasilije Micic getting minutes to start the second frame again, As I said all year on the Locked on Thunder Podcast I expected his minutes to uptick as the season did ear marking Jan. That time seems to be here. – 7:42 PM
Vasilije Micic getting minutes to start the second frame again, As I said all year on the Locked on Thunder Podcast I expected his minutes to uptick as the season did ear marking Jan. That time seems to be here. – 7:42 PM

Sarah Kustok @sarahkustok
We got you for a NYE matchup from OKC!
@BrooklynNets v @okcthunder on @YESNetwork pic.twitter.com/MQgTwCyjPg – 7:42 PM
We got you for a NYE matchup from OKC!
@BrooklynNets v @okcthunder on @YESNetwork pic.twitter.com/MQgTwCyjPg – 7:42 PM


Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
After leading by as much as ten, the #Nets are clinging to a 36-33 edge after one in #OKC. In a game where defense is not allowed, Brooklyn is shooting .619 and 6-of-10 from deep. The #Thunder are at .600 overall. – 7:41 PM
After leading by as much as ten, the #Nets are clinging to a 36-33 edge after one in #OKC. In a game where defense is not allowed, Brooklyn is shooting .619 and 6-of-10 from deep. The #Thunder are at .600 overall. – 7:41 PM


Erik Slater @erikslater_
Really like the lineup Jacque Vaughn rolled out late in the 1st quarter:
Smith
Thomas
Bridges
O’Neale
Sharpe
I recently spoke about the need for Smith alongside Thomas. Multiple ball-handlers and defenders with Bridges’ shot-creation complementing CT.
That group looked good. – 7:41 PM
Really like the lineup Jacque Vaughn rolled out late in the 1st quarter:
Smith
Thomas
Bridges
O’Neale
Sharpe
I recently spoke about the need for Smith alongside Thomas. Multiple ball-handlers and defenders with Bridges’ shot-creation complementing CT.
That group looked good. – 7:41 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
13 PTS
3 AST
SGA hits a bucket with 2 seconds to go to cut a 10 point Nets lead down to 3. – 7:41 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
13 PTS
3 AST
SGA hits a bucket with 2 seconds to go to cut a 10 point Nets lead down to 3. – 7:41 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Nets 36, Thunder 33
SGA – 13 points, 3 assists
Giddey – 5 points, 2 assists
Bridges – 15 points, 3 assists
Thomas – 10 points – 7:40 PM
End of 1Q: Nets 36, Thunder 33
SGA – 13 points, 3 assists
Giddey – 5 points, 2 assists
Bridges – 15 points, 3 assists
Thomas – 10 points – 7:40 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cracks double-digit points in the first quarter again via a fantastic and-one which makes this a two possession game. – 7:38 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cracks double-digit points in the first quarter again via a fantastic and-one which makes this a two possession game. – 7:38 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nets call a timeout as OKC makes it a four point game, nice rally after a sluggish start. – 7:33 PM
Nets call a timeout as OKC makes it a four point game, nice rally after a sluggish start. – 7:33 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Pinoy Step sighting from @mikal_bridges 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/x5BdPfVAOU – 7:32 PM
Pinoy Step sighting from @mikal_bridges 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/x5BdPfVAOU – 7:32 PM

CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Mikal Bridges has 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting in eight minutes. I think he wants to end the year with a dub. – 7:32 PM
Mikal Bridges has 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting in eight minutes. I think he wants to end the year with a dub. – 7:32 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets’ guards (Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges) have to stop missing free-throws.
Those guys can’t be splitting pairs with two subpar free-throw shooters at center. – 7:31 PM
The Nets’ guards (Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges) have to stop missing free-throws.
Those guys can’t be splitting pairs with two subpar free-throw shooters at center. – 7:31 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey heads to the bench after a productive start to this game, Wiggins replaces him to make the lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Isaiah Joe
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams – 7:30 PM
Josh Giddey heads to the bench after a productive start to this game, Wiggins replaces him to make the lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Isaiah Joe
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams – 7:30 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mikal Bridges has a dozen quick points o 5-of-6 shooting. The #Nets have seven assists on 8-of-12 shooting against the second-ranked defense in the #NBA. #OKC – 7:30 PM
Mikal Bridges has a dozen quick points o 5-of-6 shooting. The #Nets have seven assists on 8-of-12 shooting against the second-ranked defense in the #NBA. #OKC – 7:30 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Mikal Bridges has 10 points and two assists on 4/4 from the field and 2/2 from three in his first seven minutes.
Great start against the second-ranked defense in the NBA. – 7:25 PM
Mikal Bridges has 10 points and two assists on 4/4 from the field and 2/2 from three in his first seven minutes.
Great start against the second-ranked defense in the NBA. – 7:25 PM

Portland Trail Blazers PR @TrailBlazersPR
INJURY REPORT 1/1 @ PHX:
OUT
Ayton (R Knee Tendinitis)
Simons (Illness)
Williams III (R Knee Ligament Tear)
DOUBTFUL
Reath (Low Back Strain)
QUESTIONABLE
Camara (R Knee Soreness)
Minaya (G League Two Way)
Murray (On Assignment)
Rupert (On Assignment)
Sharpe (R Adductor Strain) – 7:25 PM
INJURY REPORT 1/1 @ PHX:
OUT
Ayton (R Knee Tendinitis)
Simons (Illness)
Williams III (R Knee Ligament Tear)
DOUBTFUL
Reath (Low Back Strain)
QUESTIONABLE
Camara (R Knee Soreness)
Minaya (G League Two Way)
Murray (On Assignment)
Rupert (On Assignment)
Sharpe (R Adductor Strain) – 7:25 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort with a great display of transition defense, poking the ball free and getting a stop on what should have been an easy fast break lay up. Really good job by him as he comes down on the other end and splashes a 3. He has been insanely valuable to OKC. – 7:20 PM
Lu Dort with a great display of transition defense, poking the ball free and getting a stop on what should have been an easy fast break lay up. Really good job by him as he comes down on the other end and splashes a 3. He has been insanely valuable to OKC. – 7:20 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
What a great all-hustle defensive play by Dort there to knock the ball off of Johnson’s hands for the easy layup – 7:20 PM
What a great all-hustle defensive play by Dort there to knock the ball off of Johnson’s hands for the easy layup – 7:20 PM


Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
That’s a DIME
@mikal_bridges
@doefinney_10 pic.twitter.com/3uYcqkxEz1 – 7:18 PM
That’s a DIME
@mikal_bridges


Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really good pass by Josh Giddey to a cutting Lu Dort for an easy slam. Giddey has continued to improve over these last few games. Looks really active and engaged on defense tonight as well. Hit a floater as well, which was working in Denver. – 7:17 PM
Really good pass by Josh Giddey to a cutting Lu Dort for an easy slam. Giddey has continued to improve over these last few games. Looks really active and engaged on defense tonight as well. Hit a floater as well, which was working in Denver. – 7:17 PM


Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Nets create a quick 8-0 lead. OKC calls a timeout with 10:16 left in the 1Q. Fans still standing through the break – 7:14 PM
Nets create a quick 8-0 lead. OKC calls a timeout with 10:16 left in the 1Q. Fans still standing through the break – 7:14 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault uses a timeout before Fans can sit, Nets open up on an 8-0 run. – 7:14 PM
Mark Daigneault uses a timeout before Fans can sit, Nets open up on an 8-0 run. – 7:14 PM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
Thunder fans haven’t sat down because they’ve yet to score. The Nets haven’t had that problem yet.
8-0 start in just the first 1:44 – 7:14 PM
Thunder fans haven’t sat down because they’ve yet to score. The Nets haven’t had that problem yet.
8-0 start in just the first 1:44 – 7:14 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren gets his Rookie of the Month award pic.twitter.com/deMIZvEtsc – 6:59 PM
Chet Holmgren gets his Rookie of the Month award pic.twitter.com/deMIZvEtsc – 6:59 PM





Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet Holmgren receives the Oct/Nov ROTM award: pic.twitter.com/4m0nyYXjiW – 6:59 PM
Chet Holmgren receives the Oct/Nov ROTM award: pic.twitter.com/4m0nyYXjiW – 6:59 PM




Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Nets
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
OKC trying to finish off 2023 by winning 4 straight. – 6:26 PM
Thunder starters vs Nets
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
OKC trying to finish off 2023 by winning 4 straight. – 6:26 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Lonnie Walker IV worked out again today on-court. His status is still unclear for the #Nets‘ upcoming back-to-back at the #Pelicans and #Rockets. – 6:23 PM
Lonnie Walker IV worked out again today on-court. His status is still unclear for the #Nets‘ upcoming back-to-back at the #Pelicans and #Rockets. – 6:23 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on #Nets woes: “We need each other. I’m not a Hall of Fame coach & we have no All-Stars on our team. And so this is a collective group that has to play together on every single night & we’ll continue to grasp that ideal. But that’s the challenge for this group.” – 6:22 PM
Jacque Vaughn on #Nets woes: “We need each other. I’m not a Hall of Fame coach & we have no All-Stars on our team. And so this is a collective group that has to play together on every single night & we’ll continue to grasp that ideal. But that’s the challenge for this group.” – 6:22 PM


Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams warming up with some heat on his feet pic.twitter.com/kNF3wn4osM – 5:50 PM
Jalen Williams warming up with some heat on his feet pic.twitter.com/kNF3wn4osM – 5:50 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Aleksej Pokusevski getting ready pic.twitter.com/ZAYUHBGdLw – 5:42 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Aleksej Pokusevski getting ready pic.twitter.com/ZAYUHBGdLw – 5:42 PM

Evan Barnes @evan_b
The Nets didn’t have shootaround but Lonnie Walker was on the court briefly for a workout this morning, per Jacque Vaughn. His status for the next two games (a back to back) remains TBD as the team sees how he responds tomorrow – 5:42 PM
The Nets didn’t have shootaround but Lonnie Walker was on the court briefly for a workout this morning, per Jacque Vaughn. His status for the next two games (a back to back) remains TBD as the team sees how he responds tomorrow – 5:42 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey: “He’s got some swagger right now. It’s a good example of these guys, there’s gonna be a lot of ups and downs for every single player. Nobody’s gonna have just a linear progression.” – 5:32 PM
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey: “He’s got some swagger right now. It’s a good example of these guys, there’s gonna be a lot of ups and downs for every single player. Nobody’s gonna have just a linear progression.” – 5:32 PM

Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Fitted for some New Year’s Eve hoops 🚶
pic.twitter.com/uGTURcyT3M – 5:20 PM
Fitted for some New Year’s Eve hoops 🚶



Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton (illness) is upgraded to available for the #Nets vs #OKC – 4:33 PM
Nic Claxton (illness) is upgraded to available for the #Nets vs #OKC – 4:33 PM


Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards-Hawks is tipping off soon on @MonSportsNet. Can stream via the app if you’re watching football. Wiz looking for a 2nd straight win after beating Brooklyn on Fri. – 3:02 PM
Wizards-Hawks is tipping off soon on @MonSportsNet. Can stream via the app if you’re watching football. Wiz looking for a 2nd straight win after beating Brooklyn on Fri. – 3:02 PM


Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Crowdsourcing this — anybody know any cheap/free fam-friendly spots to go for New Year’s tonight near OKC downtown? – 2:04 PM
Crowdsourcing this — anybody know any cheap/free fam-friendly spots to go for New Year’s tonight near OKC downtown? – 2:04 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
PHOTOS: Take a look at the OKC Thunder’s 2023-24 City Edition court (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/photos-t… – 1:29 PM
PHOTOS: Take a look at the OKC Thunder’s 2023-24 City Edition court (via @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/lists/photos-t… – 1:29 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Lu Dort on SGA’s steals: “I don’t know if teams are trying to pick on Shai sometimes, go against him thinking he’s not a good defender but he’s a good defender and he’s really active.” – 1:12 PM
Lu Dort on SGA’s steals: “I don’t know if teams are trying to pick on Shai sometimes, go against him thinking he’s not a good defender but he’s a good defender and he’s really active.” – 1:12 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Lu Dort on playing on NYE: “It’s good. It’s always fun. There’s a lot of people who be coming to those games. It’ll be a packed house so it’s always fun to play in front of a great crowd.” – 1:08 PM
Lu Dort on playing on NYE: “It’s good. It’s always fun. There’s a lot of people who be coming to those games. It’ll be a packed house so it’s always fun to play in front of a great crowd.” – 1:08 PM
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