Mavericks star Luka Dončić out at least 1 month after straining calf: Source
1 week, 6 days ago

Mavericks star Luka Dončić out at least 1 month after straining calf: Source

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić will be re-evaluated in 30 days after straining his left calf on Christmas Day, a source briefed on the injury said. “He’s been hit with some injuries as of late,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday. Because we need him if want to win a championship.” Dončić missed two games last week with a left heel contusion and previously missed time in November with a knee contusion and again with a right wrist sprain. Dončić’s injury could also make him ineligible for the MVP and All-NBA honors.

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Mavs star Luka Doncic will be out about a month before check on calf injury, AP source says
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1 week, 5 days ago

Mavs star Luka Doncic will be out about a month before check on calf injury, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will be out about a month before being re-evaluated for a calf injury sustained in a Christmas Day loss to Minnesota, a person with knowledge of the injury said Friday. The injury happened in Doncic’s second game back after missing two games with a left heel contusion. Dallas also added four-time NBA champion …

Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat
2 weeks ago

Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat

Associated Press  

DALLAS — While the Dallas Mavericks wait to see how long they’ll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury, they have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar’s return. Doncic exited late in the second quarter of a 105-99 Christmas Day loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, and the deflated Mavs found themselves down …

Luka Dončić suffers left calf injury, exits Mavericks’ Christmas game vs. Timberwolves
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Luka Dončić suffers left calf injury, exits Mavericks’ Christmas game vs. Timberwolves

New York Times  

DALLAS — Luka Dončić, who led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals last spring, had to exit the teams’ Christmas matchup early. Late in the second quarter, Dončić limped off the court after suffering what the team said was a left calf strain. pic.twitter.com/R8xlcLdeHQ — NBA on ESPN December 25, 2024 Without Dončić, the …

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131
1 month, 1 week ago

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Dallas led by 112-101 after Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, but the Blazers came back to tie it at 127 on Deni Avdija’s three-point play with 1:54 left. Trail Blazers: …

NBA: Mavs star Luka Doncic wrist sprain to keep him out for three games, will be re-evaluated in a week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Mavs star Luka Doncic wrist sprain to keep him out for three games, will be re-evaluated in a week

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver. The defending Western Conference champion also visits Miami and Atlanta on the trip, and the timeline for Doncic suggests he will miss a home game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday as well. Doncic said …

Luka Dončić failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it

New York Times  

BOSTON — Luka Dončić said his final words about this Dallas Mavericks season, now concluded, before the Boston Celtics had even lifted their championship trophy to the sky. “Sad we lost.” It was the longest year of Dončić’s career, one that held the highest and lowest moments of his career to date. “I’m proud of every guy that stepped on …

Luka Dončić is getting a hard lesson in the extra level the NBA Finals demand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić is getting a hard lesson in the extra level the NBA Finals demand

New York Times  

DALLAS — In a more perfect world, the NBA would have figured out a way to retract the sixth foul call on Luka Dončić. It’s not ideal to have the home team’s best player sitting out most of crunchtime in a game that swings the NBA Finals. Luka Dončić watches the end of Wednesday’s game after fouling out. He’s got …

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: ‘We couldn’t play physical’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: ‘We couldn’t play physical’

New York Times  

DALLAS — When the fourth quarter started, Mavericks star Luka Dončić had just two fouls and his team trailed the Celtics by 15 points. “ never happened to me, not that I remember,” said Dončić, who was disqualified from an eventual 106-99 loss with 27 points. Dallas coach Jason Kidd was asked afterwards why he didn’t challenge Dončić’s fifth foul, …

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he’s still a hometown hero
6 months, 4 weeks ago

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he’s still a hometown hero

Associated Press  

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — The laughter of schoolchildren at recess and basketballs ringing on the pavement echoed through the quiet streets of a residential district in Slovenia’s capital, the place where Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got his start. You could feel that he’s really talented,” said Rok Dezman, who coached Doncic at the school from the age of 6. Doncic’s …

Luka Doncic says he’ll play for Slovenia in Olympic qualifying, knees permitting
7 months ago

Luka Doncic says he’ll play for Slovenia in Olympic qualifying, knees permitting

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Luka Doncic has playing in next month’s Paris Olympics in his plans, provided his knees allow him to go through more games and help Slovenia qualify shortly after a season in which he and the Dallas Mavericks made it all the way to the NBA Finals. “If it’s good, I’m going to go play,” Doncic said Wednesday at …

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals
7 months ago

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals

LA Times  

Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. “I was one of them.” Dreams become reality for Doncic on Thursday night, when the 25-year-old makes his NBA Finals debut for the Dallas Mavericks as they take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of this year’s title series. He could become the first …

After last year’s false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals
7 months, 1 week ago

After last year’s false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving just needed some time together for the Dallas Mavericks to thrive around this formed-not-so-long-ago All-Star pairing. “Those two worked at it,” coach Jason Kidd said after the Mavericks beat Minnesota to finish the Western Conference finals in five games. “It just didn’t happen overnight.” From Doncic’s fearless 3-point shooting, crafty leaners in the …

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable
7 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals MINNEAPOLIS — As Luka Dončić sat down in the tiny postgame news conference room, the smallest one he’ll be in until his season ends, he placed a trophy on the table in front of him. On Thursday, in Game 5’s 124-103 victory against the …

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics
7 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics

LA Times  

Dallas guard Luka Doncic, right, celebrates during the first half of the Mavericks’ series-clinching win in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through …

Luka Dončić named Western Conference finals MVP as Mavericks topple Timberwolves
7 months, 1 week ago

Luka Dončić named Western Conference finals MVP as Mavericks topple Timberwolves

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals MINNEAPOLIS — During a run-of-the-mill, mundane, mid-January game, or at crunch time on national TV during the Western Conference finals, whether he was proving it with a feathery stepback jumper or screaming it toward the opposing team’s bench, Luka Dončić has been telling us …

Doncic lifts Mavericks with go-ahead 3 with 3 seconds left to top Wolves 109-108 for 2-0 lead
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Doncic lifts Mavericks with go-ahead 3 with 3 seconds left to top Wolves 109-108 for 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic searched to find space as the clock ticked down, using a screen to draw Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert out to the top of the key and a crossover dribble to set up his step-back 3-pointer. “I thought he was great the whole game, keeping guys together, his energy.” Naz Reid went 7 for …

Luka Doncic’s late heroics lift Mavericks to Game 2 victory over Timberwolves
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic’s late heroics lift Mavericks to Game 2 victory over Timberwolves

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates after making a three-pointer in the final seconds of a 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Friday. Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead three-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with three seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the …

Luka Dončić keeps ascending with the help of his best Mavericks team yet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić keeps ascending with the help of his best Mavericks team yet

New York Times  

DALLAS — How strange it must feel to be Luka Dončić. Within the perspective of his NBA career, what Dončić achieved in Saturday’s 117-116 series-clinching win over the Oklahoma City Thunder was his second Western Conference Finals berth in three years. 1 seed, just like the Dallas Mavericks did two years ago to reach Dončić’s first conference finals. “I’m 32,” …

Mavericks need Luka Dončić at peak of his powers if they want to advance past Thunder
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks need Luka Dončić at peak of his powers if they want to advance past Thunder

New York Times  

DALLAS — Luka Dončić hasn’t played many basketball games worse than Monday’s Game 4 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas maintained a double-digit lead for much of the game, inspired by the team’s suffocating defense that limited Oklahoma City to 6-of-17 shooting at the rim. Dallas scored just 15 points in the third quarter, a miserable showing that Dončić’s …

Mavs co-stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are working on a better plot after last year’s flop
9 months ago

Mavs co-stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are working on a better plot after last year’s flop

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic draped their arms over each other in a pseudo-embrace, smiles of exhaustion on the faces of the co-stars of the Dallas Mavericks. The final seconds of a 147-136 overtime victory against Houston on Sunday were still ticking off, with Irving and Doncic having combined for 85 points as part of a 22-point rally …

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 113-97 on Thursday night to move into the sixth and final guaranteed playoff position in the Western Conference. The Mavericks outscored the Jazz 27-15 in the second quarter to lead 53-42 with Utah shooting 31.6% in the period, 0 for …

Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s triple-double streak is over as the focus turns to his tender left hamstring. Doncic scored 21 points as his triple-double run ended at seven games, Gafford made five baskets to push his streak to 33 in a row and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 109-99 on Wednesday night. Coach Jason Kidd said he …

Luka Doncic scores 39 points to lead Mavericks to 122-108 victory over short-handed Knicks
11 months ago

Luka Doncic scores 39 points to lead Mavericks to 122-108 victory over short-handed Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Luka Doncic had 39 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-108 victory Thursday night over the New York Knicks, who had just seven players in the second half because of injuries and trades. Former Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. added 19 points and Derrick Jones Jr. had 18 for the …

NBA: Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns
1 year ago

NBA: Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is in position to reach an impressive milestone on Christmas night. Doncic needs just 11 points to become the fastest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 for his career when the Mavericks visits the Phoenix Suns on Monday. “We are not playing well enough right now.” Offseason acquisition Bradley Beal was supposed to form …

Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Dallas Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. We all know who Larry Bird was, so it’s pretty special.” Doncic shot 14 of 25 from the floor, 6 of 12 on …

How Mavericks have subtly made their Luka Dončić-centric offense even deadlier
1 year, 2 months ago

How Mavericks have subtly made their Luka Dončić-centric offense even deadlier

New York Times  

Since Luka Dončić’s rookie season, he has been the part conductor, part soloist figurehead for a Dallas Mavericks offense that has consistently blitzed the entire league. The Dončić offense YEAR RANK OFF RTG WITH LUKA 19-20 1 116.7 +3.3 20-21 8 116 +6.8 21-22 12 114.1 +3.3 22-23 6 117.2 +7.7 23-24 4 120.0 -1.1 As you can see, the …

NBA: Mavericks star Luka Doncic uncertain for season opener due to calf strain
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: Mavericks star Luka Doncic uncertain for season opener due to calf strain

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Luka Doncic will miss Friday’s preseason finale due to a left calf strain and his status is uncertain for the team’s October 25 season opener in San Antonio against the Spurs. Doncic injured the calf during a practice on October 9 in Madrid, Spain, during the team’s 12-day overseas trip. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told …

Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded
1 year, 9 months ago

Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has avoided a one-game suspension for now after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul Monday. The league’s decision cleared Doncic to play at Indiana on Monday night as the fading Mavericks try to stay in the Western Conference playoff race. Crew chief Kevin Scott said in a pool report after the …

Luka Doncic picks up one-game suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul against Hornets
1 year, 9 months ago

Luka Doncic picks up one-game suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul against Hornets

Daily Mail  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Sunday and now faces a one-game suspension. Doncic had been chirping at officials for most of Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets and finally got slapped with a technical midway through the third quarter of a tightly contested game. TIPPING POINT: Luka Doncic earned his …

NBA: Mavericks’ Doncic fined $35,000 over money sign toward officials
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Mavericks’ Doncic fined $35,000 over money sign toward officials

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was fined $35,000 on Friday for directing a money sign toward officials in the final seconds of a loss to Golden State. Doncic walked toward officials while rubbing his fingers together with 1.7 seconds left in the 127-125 loss on Wednesday night. Dallas owner Mark Cuban said he planned to protest the loss to Warriors …

Doncic back, Irving out for Mavs in key game vs. Warriors
1 year, 9 months ago

Doncic back, Irving out for Mavs in key game vs. Warriors

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic will return from a five-game absence, but fellow star Kyrie Irving is out for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a meeting with Golden State that has significant playoff implications. The test didn’t show significant damage, but Doncic still missed two weeks after limping through the last game before he was sidelined. Irving’s absence means …

NBA: Missing Luka Doncic and Christian Wood, Mavs hosts Pistons
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Missing Luka Doncic and Christian Wood, Mavs hosts Pistons

The Hindu  

The absence of its two leading scorers would greatly impact any NBA team. Doncic sustained a left ankle sprain on Thursday three minutes into the Dallas Mavericks’ game against Phoenix. “He’s an MVP,” guard Spencer Dinwiddie said of Doncic. “You can’t change everything,” Dallas coach Jason Kidd said. “That’s when you’ve got to be very intentional in terms of your …

How the NBA has tried — and mostly failed — to stop Luka Dončić
2 years ago

How the NBA has tried — and mostly failed — to stop Luka Dončić

New York Times  

Deciding how to defend Luka Dončić is a job for masochists. “He’s a better passer going to his right hand, because he can make, you know, that hook pass to the other corner a little easier,” Van Gundy says. “Some people force him right,” he says, “because they take away that stepback 3.” And when you look at Dončić’s shot …

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić sets career high with 60-point triple-double vs. Knicks
2 years ago

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić sets career high with 60-point triple-double vs. Knicks

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić set a career high in points Tuesday night, scoring 60 in a triple-double against the New York Knicks. Shaquille O’Neal was the last player to record at least 60 points and 20 rebounds in a game prior to Dončić on Tuesday night. When the Knicks went up by nine points with 33 seconds remaining, it …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers looking to cool off Luka Doncic’s Mavericks
2 years ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers looking to cool off Luka Doncic’s Mavericks

The Hindu  

Coming off a 50-point performance on Friday, Luka Doncic leads the Dallas Mavericks into a Christmas Day showcase on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Without Davis - who is averaging team-highs of 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots per game - Thomas Bryant moved into the Lakers’ starting rotation. Bryant scored 21 points in the win …

Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106
2 years ago

Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night. Dallas coach Jason Kidd called Doncic’s 50 points “a great Christmas gift on a long road trip.” “Luka is Luka,” Kidd said. Houston coach Stephen Silas said Houston’s defensive game …

Mavericks preparing to 'start light' after Luka's busy summer
2 years, 3 months ago

Mavericks preparing to 'start light' after Luka's busy summer

China Daily  

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic poses for a photo during the Dallas Mavericks media day at the American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA September 26, 2022. Superstar to be rested following Euro exertions Luka Doncic didn't really have time to get out of playing shape after leading Slovenia at the EuroBasket tournament coming off a trip to the Western Conference …

Doncic has triple-double, Mavericks beat Bulls 113-99
2 years, 11 months ago

Doncic has triple-double, Mavericks beat Bulls 113-99

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat Chicago 113-99 on Sunday night for their season-best sixth straight win while snapping the Bulls’ nine-game winning streak. “He looked all right, didn’t he?” said Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney, who led the team for the …

NBA: Luka Doncic signs $207 million extension as Mavs turn focus to titles
3 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Luka Doncic signs $207 million extension as Mavs turn focus to titles

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic welcomed all his bosses with the Dallas Mavericks to his home country of Slovenia to watch the young superstar sign the richest contract in club history. “I’m proud of Luka,” owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday as he sat next to his point guard during a news conference in Doncic's hometown, the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana. “I still kind …

NBA: Luka Doncic set to sign $207 million contract extension at Dallas Mavericks – Firstpost
3 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Luka Doncic set to sign $207 million contract extension at Dallas Mavericks – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The 22-year-old Doncic was an All-Star in his second and third seasons after being named Rookie of the Year in 2018-19. He’s also been first-team All-NBA twice, which makes Doncic the first player eligible for a supermax extension off his rookie contract. Dallas: Luka Doncic is set to sign a $207 million supermax extension with the Dallas Mavericks, who sent …

Luka Doncic accelerated the Mavericks’ timeline. Here’s how it impacts their offseason strategy
3 years, 5 months ago

Luka Doncic accelerated the Mavericks’ timeline. Here’s how it impacts their offseason strategy

New York Times  

Luka Doncic is too good. Signing Trey Burke instead of Cameron Payne, who had been playing for the Texas Legends, when the team entered the bubble in 2020 Trading Curry for Josh Richardson last November Signing Wes Iwundu and re-signing Burke, who is guaranteed nearly $7 million for the next two seasons Not bringing back J.J. Barea or Courtney Lee, …

Luka Doncic in, Kristaps Porzingis out for Mavericks vs. Clippers in Game 4
4 years, 4 months ago

Luka Doncic in, Kristaps Porzingis out for Mavericks vs. Clippers in Game 4

LA Times  

Dallas gained one superstar but lost another in its starting lineup Sunday before tipping off against the Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Luka Doncic, who injured his left ankle in the Clippers’ Game 3 victory Friday that gave Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead, remained with the starters. Porzingis experienced soreness in the knee after Game …

NBA roundup: Clippers top Mavs, Doncic injured
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA roundup: Clippers top Mavs, Doncic injured

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard recorded 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers over the Dallas Mavericks 130-122 on Saturday to grab a 2-1 lead in a Western Conference first-round NBA playoff series near Orlando. - Raptors takes 3-0 lead over beat Nets - Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Fred VanVleet added 22 and Toronto Raptors never …

Mavericks observations at the halfway mark: Luka Doncic, the unstoppable offense and more
4 years, 11 months ago

Mavericks observations at the halfway mark: Luka Doncic, the unstoppable offense and more

New York Times  

The season is half over. Dec. 8: The league’s final two-minute report admitted that a foul call on Luka Doncic’s potentially game-tying floater was missed in a four-point loss to Sacramento. The league’s final two-minute report admitted that a foul call on Luka Doncic’s potentially game-tying floater was missed in a four-point loss to Sacramento. There were several other games …

From Luka Doncic to Isaiah Roby: What to expect from the Mavericks’ new 15-man roster
5 years, 5 months ago

From Luka Doncic to Isaiah Roby: What to expect from the Mavericks’ new 15-man roster

New York Times  

It’s July 16, and another Dallas offseason has ended – essentially. Dwight Powell Powell finished last season as the team’s starting center, and he’ll almost certainly start there when October arrives. Jackson’s still a 33.5 percent career shooter from deep, and he only took three attempts per game with Dallas last season. Jalen Brunson Brunson started 38 games last season, …

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