The best teammates in the NBA

Chapter 464 The basketball belongs to 5 people again (7600 words chapter)
In G3 of the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors, who had a last stand, were still behind at the end of the first half
At 63:59, the Clippers still lead by 4 points.

The Warriors fans had ups and downs in the second quarter, without the expected explosion. The Warriors made 18 of 5 from beyond the three-point line in the first half, and their shooting percentage was less than [-]%.

In the Oracle Arena, since the players walked into the player channel, the noise became louder and louder.

If they really lose G3 tonight, then they may be swept out again.

In the TNT commentary booth, Chris Webber was arguing with Reggie Miller about the rhythm of the game.

"Why do you have to shoot three-pointers? Why don't the Warriors hit the ball inside?"

"A lot of three-pointers hit the iron, so that the Clippers can easily complete the transition attack. I don't understand the decision Steve made."

Chris Webber began to complain about the Warriors' offensive choices in the second half of the game. The more shots became more iron, the more iron and more shots, the Warriors fell into a vicious circle.

Reggie Miller looked at the technical statistics, suddenly smiled and said:
"The Warriors just couldn't hit the shot, they've created some chances and only had four turnovers in the half."

"If you give up outside shooting because of the iron, then the Clippers' defense will shrink and shrink. I think this is the right choice, but the result is not ideal."

库里半场11中4，三分线外6中1，罚球2中2，拿到11分2篮板1助攻。

杜兰特半场12中5，三分线外5中1，罚球4中4，拿到15分3篮板1助攻。

克莱半场，10中4，三分线外5中2，拿到10分1助攻1失误。

Coupled with Green's 2 of 1 from outside the three-point line, the Warriors' three-pointers all came from the main lineup.

The commentator Kevin Harlan temporarily interrupted the debate between the two and asked many questions that fans care about:

"What if the Warriors keep missing from beyond the arc in the second half?"

Reggie Miller thought for a while, this possibility will indeed appear, and finally said jokingly:

"If it keeps getting off the mark, that's where the Warriors will go."

"At present, their defense is difficult to limit the Clippers' offense, and I think this is why Steve will choose to shoot a lot of three-pointers.

Chris Webber was more optimistic, and even took the opportunity to tease Li Ze:
"Maybe Kayce will suddenly miss the mark, basketball is round, anything is possible!"

李泽半场11中8，三分线外4中2，罚球5中5，砍下23分4篮板4助攻1抢断。

Thinking of Li Ze's data, Kevin Harlan in the commentary held his earphones and complained secretly:
"Inaccurate? After so many years, this situation has never happened, praying to God is useless"

In the Clippers locker room, everyone was talking and laughing. Although Jokic received 3 fouls in the first half, Rooney, who came off the bench, also performed well and protected the rebounds very well.

"If you look at it from a data point of view, the Warriors' outside shooting will definitely pick up in the second half!"

"What we have to do is to continue to protect the rebounds, especially the protection of long rebounds. Everyone must get stuck in advance."

Coach De Nagro didn't say much, but just reminded everyone that the Warriors may explode.

If you count the current first half, the Warriors have been silent for two and a half games, and the reminder given by the coach is indeed not without reason.

Li Ze knows it well. He always firmly believes in the conservation of character. The key to the third quarter of the game is the rebound. Facing the shooting team, if you control the rebound well, you will have more transition offenses.

"Control the number of fouls, we are only two games away from victory!"

Li Ze briefly reminded Jokic and Rooney on the inside that the number of fouls by these two people came too fast tonight..
Rooney nodded quickly, and after playing less than a quarter, he committed two fouls.

The current lineup of the Clippers does not like to take 5 points. Rooney's role is to grab rebounds. As a backup center, he can't leave the field before Jokic.
Josh Hart has been in a state of self-confidence since he came to the Oracle Arena. At this time, he also shouted excitedly in the locker room:

"We are going to sweep our opponents! We are going to reach the finals, so cool! In the first year of my career, I touched the floor of the finals!"

Georges Niang felt that Hart was too excited, and whispered from the side:
"Before you touch the finals floor, I've got a championship ring on!"

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After the start of the second half, cheers sounded again in the Oracle Arena:
"Warriors! Warriors! Warriors!"

At halftime, Steve Kerr didn't make too many adjustments, but encouraged the players to keep shooting.

Unlike the smiling Paul George, Durant looked serious. He didn't have much playing time in the second quarter, and with the intermission, he will play the full second half according to the plan.

Curry dribbled the ball across half court, but Durant didn't ask for the ball, but smacked in the left corner.

Unlike the quick pass in the first half, this time Curry immediately called for a pick-and-roll against Li Ze's defense.

Green ran to the three-pointer and stood close to the logo. When Li Ze was chasing Curry, he even took two small steps in a concealed manner.

The screen did work. Curry, who was holding the ball in his left hand, immediately accelerated after getting rid of Li Ze's pursuit, and then quickly changed direction in front of Jokic, who was delayed.

Catch the ball with his right hand and shake it deftly, allowing Curry to get rid of Jokic's delay again, and the ball with his right hand continues to accelerate.

Approaching the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line, Curry suddenly dribbled the ball under his crotch, swayed a step away, then quickly closed the ball, and made a jump shot!

"Shua!" A steady hit in the middle distance!

"Oh!!"

The Warriors fans immediately cheered loudly. In addition to pulling the hips with a three-pointer tonight, Curry did a very good job of punishing Jokic after the pick-and-roll, and he has missed a goal so far.

63:61, after the start of the second half, the Warriors quickly entered the state.

It is difficult for Jokic to make an effective defense. Curry's movement speed is fast and his agility is high. If the defense is too forward, he will even be passed by one step after an emergency stop.

Letting go of two long points is the game strategy that the Clippers have always insisted on, and by G3, Curry has completely found the feeling.

Without a smiling face, Curry retreated quickly after scoring a goal. After returning to halftime, he simply punched himself in celebration to cheer himself up.

Li Ze frowned slightly. Curry's mid-range distance tonight was almost on par with him, which was somewhat beyond his game expectations.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

The Warriors fans roared again defensively, and Li Ze, who took the ball, passed the ball to Jokic by the way, and then everyone in the Clippers quickly ran to the half court.

When Jokic came to the top of the arc, Harris on the right flank stepped forward and handed over the pass.

In the second half, the Clippers also changed some tactical details, trying to bring Durant to the line.

After completing the pass, Jokic immediately moved sideways, made a fake off-ball screen for Li Ze, and then quickly went down.

Harris, who was far away from the three-point line, passed the ball to Li Ze again at the Logo position, and then quickly ran to the left flank.

At this time, the Warriors can choose to double-team defense, but Harris' position is very fast, Durant hesitated a little, and finally chose to follow up.

After getting the opportunity he wanted, Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his right hand, suddenly accelerated and approached the three-point line against Clay's defense.

When he came to the top of the arc and suddenly blasted the ball vigorously on the spot, Li Ze paused slightly, then quickly pushed the ball with his right hand to change direction, and while catching the ball with his left hand, he made a half-turn fake.

Clay couldn't predict Li Ze's offensive choice for a while, and subconsciously stayed in place. When Li Ze quickly turned forward and accelerated to break through again, he immediately lost his defensive position.

With the ball in his left hand and a breakthrough in the middle, Li Ze rushed into the paint in an instant. Clay desperately slid to the right and back, but Li Ze suddenly turned around in the next second.

There was no time to adjust the defensive center of gravity, and Clay could only watch Li Ze easily turn to the bottom right of the basket, pick the basket with his right hand and succeed.

Clay reluctantly went directly to the baseline to prepare to serve. So far in the series, his defense is the same as Iguodala's, which can be broken with one stab.

"The closer you get to the rim, the higher your shooting percentage. Letting Kayce drive to the rim is definitely the worst option."

"It's better to double-team in time and let others complete the attack!"

As soon as Reggie Miller's voice fell, Chris Webber on the side suddenly interjected:

"If Harris receives a pass from the outside and hits a three-pointer, the point difference is 5 points, and the focus of the game is to respond to the ball."

"Shhh!!"

The breakthrough process was too fast, and the Warriors fans on the scene reacted at this time, and the Oracle Arena began to boo again.

The Warriors' offense quickly responded. Duran turned his back to ask for the ball in the right block. Curry dribbled halfway and immediately lobbed the ball, and then everyone pulled away.

After receiving the pass, Durant turned around and attacked facing the frame, speeding up his offensive rhythm. After a tentative step with his right foot, he suddenly rose from the ground and shot a mid-range jumper!

"Shua!" The two-pointer was hit steadily.

Paul George's defense didn't dare to stick too close. Durant entered the golden wheel mode tonight, and the big loop really gave the whistle
After scoring consecutive points, the Warriors fans are boiling again, the defensive cheers are getting louder and louder, and everyone is waiting for the team to tie the score.

Quickly served the baseline ball, and Li Ze, who received the ball, quickly dribbled across the half court, and Jokic immediately stood under the Logo.

Quickly push the ball with his right hand and change direction, Li Ze lowered his center of gravity, and after catching the ball with his left hand, passed through Jokic's left side.

The offensive intention is very obvious, but Clay failed to squeeze through the screen in time, Green quickly switched defenses, but Jokic strode down.

Clay immediately pursued and raised his arms at the same time to prevent Li Ze from sending the pass.

Facing Green's defense at this time, Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his left hand, suddenly stopped suddenly, then turned sideways to protect the ball and came to the left flank.

Taking advantage of Green cutting the ball, Li Ze turned around and quickly changed direction with his crotch. After switching to his right hand, he suddenly lowered his center of gravity to pretend to break through, and quickly dribbled the ball behind his back while Green slipped.

Realizing that he was shaking, Green hurriedly turned around and moved away. At this time, Li Ze raised his body center of gravity, and his left hand moved in and out greatly.

While swaying to the right, he exerted force on his feet and took a large step back. Green, who was swaying again, stayed in place, and Li Ze, who swayed out of the shooting space, took advantage of the ball and quickly shot a jumper from outside the three-point line!
"Shua!" The three-pointer hit the net hollowly!

The best defender was shot three-pointers one-on-one. Steve Kerr on the sidelines was very worried. +3 is harder to respond than +2.
"Excellent defense, but you should double-team me!"

Taking advantage of the diminishing noise at the scene, Li Ze encouraged Green in front of him again, and the opponent almost kept up with his attacking rhythm.

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Green opened his mouth, and in the end he was depressed and didn't say a word. If it were other players, he would have spoken harshly. Facing Li Ze, pretending to be X is easy to become a clown.

At 68:63, the two sides entered a stalemate.

In the next few minutes, everyone in the Clippers was brave and blossomed more, but contrary to the expectations of the Clippers coaching staff, Curry on the Warriors continued to use the pick-and-roll to score.

This time Green's high pick-and-roll did not succeed in delaying Li Ze. Curry once again felt the defensive pressure on his side and suddenly stopped near the top of the arc.

Quickly in and out with the ball in his left hand, his body swayed slightly, Curry suddenly retreated sideways, then ignored Li Ze's defense, and made a quick three-pointer with a drift!
"Shhh!" Difficult three-pointer and then advance!

In Oracle Arena, the Warriors erupted into the biggest cheers since the start of the game, and some fans in the front row even gave each other high fives.

Bishop De Nagro stood up, did not ask for a timeout, and simply made a tactical gesture, still looking very calm.

83:81，第3节比赛还剩3分01秒，勇士队又将分差缩小到2分。

Li Ze, who was reminded, speeded up again at the end of the third quarter, attacking without the ball, received a hand-off pass from Jokic at the top of the arc, and immediately cut in from the middle with the ball in his right hand.

Green's defensive position selection is very good, always between Li Ze and Jokic, allowing Clay behind him to easily complete the chase.

But this time Li Ze handled the ball faster. He was just approaching the free throw line, and while advancing the ball with his right hand, he suddenly circled the ball with one hand under his crotch.

After completing the shaking, he immediately retreated horizontally, and then Li Ze drifted to the right to shoot a mid-range jumper!
"Shua!" The two-pointer was hit steadily.

Green and Clay glanced at each other, both showing helplessness in their eyes.

Fortunately, Durant's offense followed suit. This time, he received a pass from the left flank outside the three-point line. He didn't need any adjustments, just pull it up and throw it!
85:84, the point difference was further narrowed.

The excited Durant directly chose to cooperate with Clay to double-team Li Ze at the top of the arc in the next round.

Before the pinch between the two could be formed, Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his right hand, saw the timing and quickly passed the ball behind his back.

After the ball rebounded, it fell directly into the hands of Harris on the left wing. The latter received the pass and immediately shot a jumper!

"Shua!" The three-pointer responded!

"Shet!!"

Seeing that Harris also hit a three-pointer, Durant was so angry that he cursed secretly.

"The Clippers players looked very confident. Tobias Harris hit two three-pointers in this quarter."

Reggie Miller didn't think it was a big deal to watch the excitement, and at this time he began to praise Harris' performance again.

"This is the foundation of the championship. No matter how the opponent performs, the Clippers players on the field can respond."

"Of course, so far, I also want to praise Curry's performance. It is his outstanding performance that makes the Warriors still bite the score."

Chris Webber didn't expect Curry to explode completely in the third quarter. He didn't rely on three-pointers, and he made two-pointers and frequently succeeded at the basket.

As long as he switched to an inside player to delay, Curry seized all the opportunities.

Seeing Curry's defense against Jokic and his horseback archery and throwing a successful throw while walking, everyone on the Warriors' bench stood up and shouted to celebrate.

In the next round, Paul George carried Curry, who was changing defense, and rushed to the basket. Facing Green, who was assisting the defense under the basket, he sent a pass in the paint. Li Zeqiang, who cut into the basket, caused a foul by Clay.

Standing on the free throw line, Li Ze made two free throws and was once again booed by Warriors fans.

The score rose alternately until Curry was replaced by Livingston with 3:1 left in the third quarter

With the final attack of both sides hitting iron, the third quarter ended and the score was fixed at 3:93.

The Warriors won by 1 point in a single quarter, and the momentum of the game seemed to be reversed.

In the Oracle Arena, the Warriors fans couldn't hold back anymore. Obviously the team's offense was very good, but the Clippers were able to respond.

Not only Li Ze can score, but the role players are also relentless
The noise gradually increased, and many fans recalled last year's Western Conference Finals. At that time, the two sides had back and forth, but this year it seemed that the whole process was crushed.

Watching Curry and Durant gasping for breath, Steve Kerr loudly encouraged his players:

"This is our game rhythm, victory is in sight, we can do it!"

Curry nodded, added some water and immediately said:

"I'm ready, I'm going to play the fourth quarter!"

单节7中6，三分线外2中2，罚球2中2，库里第三节高效砍下16分。

With such a fiery offensive touch, the coaching staff will naturally not be stingy with playing time. According to the original plan, Curry and Durant will continue to play.

Nick Young replaced Clay, the Warriors retained the other four starters, and the fourth quarter was a complete struggle.

Thanks to the Warriors scoring most of their points in the third quarter from jump shots, Jokic didn't get his fourth foul prematurely.

However, the Clippers also rotated inside, Rooney appeared again, and Eric Gordon also replaced Jaylen Brown, who had been focusing on defense.

At this time, Li Ze played the No. 3 position. In the early part of the fourth quarter, he and Harris took the lead to lead the team.

In the fourth quarter, the Clippers took the lead in attacking, and the Warriors fans on the scene hurriedly shouted:
"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

Brogdon dribbled through halftime, and it was Iguodala who was in charge of defending Li Ze again.

The Warriors alternated two defenses tonight, always maintaining defensive pressure.

In the last quarter of the game, Li Ze no longer ran too much without the ball, and directly asked for the ball with his back to the left elbow of the free throw line.

After receiving the pass, he turned and faced the frame to attack. Curry wanted to come over to double-team, but Li Ze suddenly stepped forward. At the same time, he released the ball with his left hand, lowered his center of gravity and crossed to break through.

Iguodala didn't expect that Li Ze didn't make any feints at all, and was caught off guard by the sudden acceleration. When he wanted to slide to defend, he had already lost his defensive position.

Green on the inside didn't have time to help defend, and Li Ze rushed to the basket in just three strides, took the initiative to push Iguodala away, and threw the ball to the backboard with his left hand!
"Bang!" The ball hit the board and entered the frame.

Facing Li Ze's tank breakthrough, Iguodala was paralyzed at this time, there was really nothing he could do
“18中13，三分外7中4，罚球7中7，Kayce目前已经拿到了37分！”

"It seems that in the last quarter of the game, Kayce will also start to exert his strength."

The commentator Kevin Harlan glanced at the technical statistics, and excitedly introduced Li Ze's data.

Reggie Miller felt that the atmosphere in the Oracle Arena became more dignified, and couldn't help but said:
"If Curry and Durant's scoring efficiency declines in this quarter, the Warriors' offense will definitely have problems."

"At the critical moment, the Warriors should give the ball to the most confident player!"

At 95:90, the Clippers widened the point difference again.

It was time to respond to the ball again. Curry, who felt explosive this time, did not choose to pass the ball, but played a high pick-and-roll again.

Green's screen delayed Li Ze again. Facing the switch to Rooney, Curry did not choose to shake the shot from outside the three-point line, but hung on the defense and resolutely broke through to the basket.

Approaching the basket, Curry tilted his body to avoid Rooney's block, and then threw the ball to the basket with his right hand.

"Shua!" The two-pointer was hit steadily!

Curry, who lost his center of gravity after landing, fell to the floor. After seeing the ball scored, he quickly stood up and quickly retreated with his teammates.

The cheers from Oracle Arena just sounded, and Brogdon gave the ball to Rooney at the top of the arc after halftime.

Then he made a tactical gesture, indicating that everyone should pull away. At this time, Li Ze started in the left corner and moved quickly from left to right.

Using Harris's off-ball screen on the right near the baseline, he quickly popped out to the right wing beyond the three-point line.

Durant desperately chased and defended, but Li Ze, who came to the three-point line, only paused slightly, then moved laterally, and easily received Rooney's hand-off pass.

At this time, Iguodala hated Rooney's pouting cover very much. Seeing that his defense was lost again, he hurriedly reminded loudly:

"Switch up!"

Green didn't need to remind him at all, and he stood in front of Li Ze immediately. At this time, Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his left hand, suddenly changed direction with his crotch, and then quickly crossed back and pulled back.

Slightly raising the center of gravity of the body, after switching to the left hand again, Li Ze dribbled the ball under the crotch twice in a row.

Subconsciously making a block, Green followed suit, only to find that he was a little far away from Li Ze.
Before arriving in front of Li Ze, Green had already started to fall, and finally the block had no effect.

There was a burst of exclamation in the Oracle Arena, and the ball drew a huge arc, and finally fell into the net with precision.

On the Clippers bench, everyone raised three fingers and yelled to celebrate with Li Ze.

At 98:92, the point difference seems to be widening, and the Warriors fans at the scene can only shout:

"Let's go Warriors! Let's go Warriors!"

In the critical round, Durant once again received the ball in the low position on the right. Li Ze's defense was not very close, and Durant easily got the opportunity to attack face-to-face.

Taking advantage of the trend and turning towards the bottom line, Durant wanted to continue to use tentative steps, but unexpectedly, Li Ze saw the opportunity and went straight to the ball in his arms.

The Warriors fans at the scene exclaimed again, and Li Ze actually pulled the ball away from Durant's arms, and then continued to accelerate after switching to his left hand.

Durant was chasing desperately behind him, and at this time he was almost blown up. This kind of face-to-face steal is extremely humiliating.
Under the rapid retreat, the Warriors did not allow Li Ze to easily initiate a conversion attack and completed the defensive position in time.

After Li Ze slowed down, Durant finally chased to his side, observed the defensive position, and took advantage of the opportunity to lob the ball to Rooney, the low post on the right.

Green, who was behind him, of course knew that Rooney would not attack easily, so he slammed his opponent, and at the same time called his teammates to pay attention to the defense.

After Eric Gordon started from the left corner, he quickly came to the top of the arc. At the same time, Li Ze, who completed the pass, came to the paint area and suddenly bounced out to the right corner.

Iguodala did not lose his defensive position, which made the Warriors subconsciously focus their defense on Gordon.

Just when he came to the right corner, Rooney threw the ball into Li Ze's hands, and Iguodala continued to move, almost blocking Li Ze in the bottom corner.

After catching the ball, Li Ze made a tentative step with his right foot to the front right, pulling a little space for his shot, and immediately retracted his foot quickly, and then made a jump shot from outside the three-point line!

"Shua!" Make a strong three-pointer and then go in!
At 101:92, the point difference came to 9 points, the Oracle Arena was silent, and Steve Kerr immediately requested a timeout.

Li Ze smiled and high-fived his teammates, and then walked slowly to the bench.

Durant, who returned to his seat, threw the towel aside depressedly. Everyone in the Warriors team remained silent, and the atmosphere was extremely depressing.

The players knew in their hearts that the Clippers side Li Ze made a little effort, and the point difference tended to widen. When they thought of this, a sense of powerlessness came to their hearts.

Steve Kerr kept yelling at the defensive issues, they had to defend for a few possessions first.

Before going on the field, Green greeted his teammates loudly:

"We still have time, we can win the game!"

When no one responded, Klay reappeared and the Warriors returned to the starting lineup.

In the Oracle Arena, everyone was waiting for the Warriors' offense to respond. As a result, after Curry's high pick-and-roll, the emergency stop jumper at the left elbow of the free throw line was hit.

"Oh!"

Amidst the exclamation, the rebound just bounced into Brogdon's hands, and the Clippers launched another conversion attack.

Steve Kerr on the sidelines could not wait to jump directly into the field, constantly reminding his players loudly to keep calm.

The right flank outside the three-point line is still a big step away from the three-point line. Bro Gordon sent a cross pass, and Li Ze did not make too many adjustments after receiving the ball. Quick jump shot!
"Shua!" Converted to a three-pointer and then advanced!
At 104:92, the point difference came to 12 points. The Oracle Arena was very quiet at this time. The fans seemed to be unbelievable. They were fine before
The Green people standing under the basket were all dumbfounded, and the breath in their hearts suddenly let out.

Although Durant hit a mid-range shot afterwards, Eric Gordon threw another long-range three-pointer from the left flank when the Warriors double-teamed Li Ze!
At this time, everyone on the Clippers bench was celebrating crazily, and Josh Hart was yelling with excitement.

"WOW!!"

After scoring the goal, Eric Gordon roared angrily, and then gave Li Ze a high-five to celebrate.

Curry struggled to hit the basket, but was blocked by Rooney, and was followed by Li Ze who slapped the ball on the backboard.

Seeing Li Ze, who was catching the ball with his right hand, rushing with the ball, Green, who broke through the defense, immediately stepped forward and made a tactical foul.

I thought I had escaped, but this time double-teaming Li Ze, Brogdon made an open three-pointer at the top of the arc and made another confident shot!
"Shua!" Three-pointer and then scored!

At 110:94, there seemed to be only the cheers of the Clippers players in the Oracle Arena, and the Warriors fans were completely stupid.

The game was played so well in the 3rd quarter, but in the 4th quarter the game suddenly went crazy, no one could stand it!

Brogdon also beat his chest and roared after scoring a goal. No one expected that in the rotation stage of the fourth quarter, the Clippers would hit hard.

Steve Kerr asked for a timeout again, but the momentum of the game had completely turned to the Clippers.

Time was no longer on the Warriors' side. After returning from the timeout, Curry hit an iron from outside the three-point line. Looking back, the Clippers had a simple high pick-and-roll, and Jokic went down the middle and scored another 2 points.

"Unbelievable game, the Clippers are the better team, the role players played really well in this game!"

"Hats to take off to them!"

Reggie Miller also didn't expect the role players to explode in key games.

"With a point difference close to 20 points, the Warriors must speed up their offensive rhythm!"

Chris Webber said this, but in his heart he felt that the game was really over.

Both Curry and Durant wanted to continue working hard, but as they missed the iron a few times, they also felt frustrated.

When the game entered the last official timeout, the score was 116:100.

The Warriors' bench was silent, everyone was stunned, they were defeated by role players?

Basketball is for five people, but in previous games, Li Ze relied on his personal ability to beat them all. As a result, in this year's playoffs, the Clippers collectively exploded and played team basketball.
Draymond Green was extremely disappointed. At this time, he couldn't hear what the head coach was talking at all, and his ears were full of noise from the scene.

Seeing Durant's straight eyes, a thought suddenly came to Green's mind:
"After you join, we will be swept away again?."

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