Sam LaFrance
@samlafrancenba.bsky.social
Avid Knower of Ball and Generational Hater| Co-Host of the
@HowBoutThemCs Podcast | Writer for @CelticsBlog | Formerly
ABC6 News
@HowBoutThemCs Podcast | Writer for @CelticsBlog | Formerly
ABC6 News
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
NBA2K rubbed salt in the wounds of mourning #Celtics fans by including Luke Kornet and two Al Horfords (and Sam Hauser) on the 2K26 cover.
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NBA2K rubbed salt in the wounds of mourning #Celtics fans by including Luke Kornet and two Al Horfords (and Sam Hauser) on the 2K26 cover.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveal just rubbed salt in the wound of Celtics
The NBA 2K26 cover features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander alongside (former) Boston Celtics players Luke Kornet, two Al Horfords, and Sam Hauser.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
NBA2K rubbed salt in the wounds of mourning #Celtics fans by including Luke Kornet and two Al Horfords (and Sam Hauser) on the 2K26 cover.
More below:
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NBA2K rubbed salt in the wounds of mourning #Celtics fans by including Luke Kornet and two Al Horfords (and Sam Hauser) on the 2K26 cover.
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What can Billy Billions and the #Celtics learn from the Rafael Devers trade?
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What can Billy Billions and the #Celtics learn from the Rafael Devers trade?
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Disaster Rafael Devers trade just taught new Celtics ownership perfect lesson
The recent blockbuster Rafael Devers trade by the Boston Red Sox should leave Boston Celtics fans thankful for great ownership.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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What can Billy Billions and the #Celtics learn from the Rafael Devers trade?
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What can Billy Billions and the #Celtics learn from the Rafael Devers trade?
Full column:
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These Indiana Pacers are starting to feel a lot like the 2022 #Celtics.
I wrote about the NBA Finals PTSD of seeing Indy take a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder.
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I wrote about the NBA Finals PTSD of seeing Indy take a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder.
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Pacers Finals surge is enough to give hardcore Celtics fans severe deja vu
The Indiana Pacers' Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder may bring back bad memories for Boston Celtics fans.
hardwoodhoudini.com
June 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
These Indiana Pacers are starting to feel a lot like the 2022 #Celtics.
I wrote about the NBA Finals PTSD of seeing Indy take a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder.
hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
I wrote about the NBA Finals PTSD of seeing Indy take a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder.
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Reposted by Sam LaFrance
Thanks to @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social!
✅ Deep dive into our favorite prospects for the Celtics
✅ Reaction to NBA Finals Game 3
✅ Has your series prediction changed?
✅ Draft rumor skepticism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HCu...
✅ Deep dive into our favorite prospects for the Celtics
✅ Reaction to NBA Finals Game 3
✅ Has your series prediction changed?
✅ Draft rumor skepticism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HCu...
Celtics Rundown: NBA Draft Deep Dive with Sam LaFrance
YouTube video by Five Reasons Sports Network
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June 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thanks to @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social!
✅ Deep dive into our favorite prospects for the Celtics
✅ Reaction to NBA Finals Game 3
✅ Has your series prediction changed?
✅ Draft rumor skepticism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HCu...
✅ Deep dive into our favorite prospects for the Celtics
✅ Reaction to NBA Finals Game 3
✅ Has your series prediction changed?
✅ Draft rumor skepticism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HCu...
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The #Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his right knee.
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The #Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his right knee.
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Celtics just dropped the biggest Jaylen Brown injury update
The Boston Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the partial tear on Wednesday.
hardwoodhoudini.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The #Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his right knee.
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The #Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear in his right knee.
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According to @hoopshype's running tracker, the #Celtics hosted @AlabamaMBB center Clifford Omoruyi for a pre-draft workout.
The big man played an NBA-type role for the Tide last year, and could be a great depth piece for Boston.
More in thread⬇️⬇️
According to @hoopshype's running tracker, the #Celtics hosted @AlabamaMBB center Clifford Omoruyi for a pre-draft workout.
The big man played an NBA-type role for the Tide last year, and could be a great depth piece for Boston.
More in thread⬇️⬇️
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
According to @hoopshype's running tracker, the #Celtics hosted @AlabamaMBB center Clifford Omoruyi for a pre-draft workout.
The big man played an NBA-type role for the Tide last year, and could be a great depth piece for Boston.
More in thread⬇️⬇️
According to @hoopshype's running tracker, the #Celtics hosted @AlabamaMBB center Clifford Omoruyi for a pre-draft workout.
The big man played an NBA-type role for the Tide last year, and could be a great depth piece for Boston.
More in thread⬇️⬇️
NEW for @HoudiniCeltics:
We got our first leak of what a potential #Celtics City Edition jersey would look like next season, over the weekend.
I wrote a breakdown, including an official grade, and what I'm most disappointed in.
Story in thread
We got our first leak of what a potential #Celtics City Edition jersey would look like next season, over the weekend.
I wrote a breakdown, including an official grade, and what I'm most disappointed in.
Story in thread
June 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NEW for @HoudiniCeltics:
We got our first leak of what a potential #Celtics City Edition jersey would look like next season, over the weekend.
I wrote a breakdown, including an official grade, and what I'm most disappointed in.
Story in thread
We got our first leak of what a potential #Celtics City Edition jersey would look like next season, over the weekend.
I wrote a breakdown, including an official grade, and what I'm most disappointed in.
Story in thread
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Koby Brea has been labeled as one of the best shooting prospects in years. He's received draft comparisons to Sam Hauser and could be available for the #Celtics in the second round.
Full preview in thread:
Koby Brea has been labeled as one of the best shooting prospects in years. He's received draft comparisons to Sam Hauser and could be available for the #Celtics in the second round.
Full preview in thread:
June 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Koby Brea has been labeled as one of the best shooting prospects in years. He's received draft comparisons to Sam Hauser and could be available for the #Celtics in the second round.
Full preview in thread:
Koby Brea has been labeled as one of the best shooting prospects in years. He's received draft comparisons to Sam Hauser and could be available for the #Celtics in the second round.
Full preview in thread:
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The salary cap, luxury tax, and apron penalties can be confusing.
I outlined everything that the #Celtics are going to have to deal with if they find themselves above the second apron again next season.
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The salary cap, luxury tax, and apron penalties can be confusing.
I outlined everything that the #Celtics are going to have to deal with if they find themselves above the second apron again next season.
More below:
hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
Why Celtics desperately need to avoid the second apron: Penalties, taxes, more
Here's an explanation of the NBA's CBA, its aprons, luxury tax, and why it's important for the Boston Celtics to avoid these things.
hardwoodhoudini.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The salary cap, luxury tax, and apron penalties can be confusing.
I outlined everything that the #Celtics are going to have to deal with if they find themselves above the second apron again next season.
More below:
hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
The salary cap, luxury tax, and apron penalties can be confusing.
I outlined everything that the #Celtics are going to have to deal with if they find themselves above the second apron again next season.
More below:
hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Ahead of tonight's #HateWatch, I reflected on how traumatic the Knicks' Game 3 comeback was, having seen it happen twice last round.
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Ahead of tonight's #HateWatch, I reflected on how traumatic the Knicks' Game 3 comeback was, having seen it happen twice last round.
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Celtics fans just got terrifying flashbacks after Knicks Game 3 win over Pacers
The New York Knicks' 20-point comeback over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals was enough to take Boston Celtics fans back.
hardwoodhoudini.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Ahead of tonight's #HateWatch, I reflected on how traumatic the Knicks' Game 3 comeback was, having seen it happen twice last round.
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hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
Ahead of tonight's #HateWatch, I reflected on how traumatic the Knicks' Game 3 comeback was, having seen it happen twice last round.
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NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Sure, the return for Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White might be nice, but it probably isn't worth the time that it'd take to pay off.
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Sure, the return for Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White might be nice, but it probably isn't worth the time that it'd take to pay off.
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Celtics urged to explore bold trades but the return could wreck them
Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor laid out potential returns for the Boston Celtics if they were to trade Jaylen Brown or Derrick White.
hardwoodhoudini.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Sure, the return for Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White might be nice, but it probably isn't worth the time that it'd take to pay off.
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Sure, the return for Jaylen Brown and/or Derrick White might be nice, but it probably isn't worth the time that it'd take to pay off.
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NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The #Celtics might be able to find the perfect Payton Pritchard understudy in this year's draft.
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The #Celtics might be able to find the perfect Payton Pritchard understudy in this year's draft.
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Next Payton Pritchard may be waiting for Celtics in 2025 NBA Draft
Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. could be a great understudy for Payton Pritchard, and the Boston Celtics could snag him in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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May 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The #Celtics might be able to find the perfect Payton Pritchard understudy in this year's draft.
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The #Celtics might be able to find the perfect Payton Pritchard understudy in this year's draft.
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NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Luke Kornet is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. So, I took a look at three of the biggest threats to lure him away from the #Celtics.
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Luke Kornet is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. So, I took a look at three of the biggest threats to lure him away from the #Celtics.
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These 3 teams may be quietly plotting to rip Luke Kornet from the Celtics
If the Boston Celtics can't re-sign Luke Kornet in free agency, these three teams could look to steal him away.
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May 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Luke Kornet is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. So, I took a look at three of the biggest threats to lure him away from the #Celtics.
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Luke Kornet is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. So, I took a look at three of the biggest threats to lure him away from the #Celtics.
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The best way for Boston to soften the blow of whatever trades they're going to have to make this summer is to draft well. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner could be a great option for the #Celtics if they want to strengthen their center rotation.
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The best way for Boston to soften the blow of whatever trades they're going to have to make this summer is to draft well. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner could be a great option for the #Celtics if they want to strengthen their center rotation.
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Celtics' perfect Luke Kornet replacement may be hiding in this NBA Mock Draft
Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner could be an ideal Luke Kornet replacement for the Boston Celtics to target in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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May 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
The best way for Boston to soften the blow of whatever trades they're going to have to make this summer is to draft well. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner could be a great option for the #Celtics if they want to strengthen their center rotation.
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The best way for Boston to soften the blow of whatever trades they're going to have to make this summer is to draft well. Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner could be a great option for the #Celtics if they want to strengthen their center rotation.
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Appreciate @jacksimone.bsky.social & @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social!
-What to do on draft night?
-A summer of change
-How good will Boston be next season?
-What went wrong in the playoffs?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICY5...
-What to do on draft night?
-A summer of change
-How good will Boston be next season?
-What went wrong in the playoffs?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICY5...
Celtics Rundown: What's next for Boston? Featuring Sam LaFrance
YouTube video by Five Reasons Sports Network
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May 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Appreciate @jacksimone.bsky.social & @samlafrancenba.bsky.social for joining me on the Celtics Rundown livestream @5reasonssports.bsky.social!
-What to do on draft night?
-A summer of change
-How good will Boston be next season?
-What went wrong in the playoffs?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICY5...
-What to do on draft night?
-A summer of change
-How good will Boston be next season?
-What went wrong in the playoffs?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICY5...
NEW for Hardwood Houdini:
Kristaps Porzingis' illness still remains a mystery, but his Celtics legacy shouldn't be:
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Kristaps Porzingis' illness still remains a mystery, but his Celtics legacy shouldn't be:
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Kristaps Porzingis was wrecked by illness but his Celtics legacy isn’t dead
Though a mystery illness ruined Kristaps Porzingis' 2025 playoff run, Boston Celtics fans should remember the positives of his legacy with the team.
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May 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Kristaps Porzingis' illness still remains a mystery, but his Celtics legacy shouldn't be:
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Kristaps Porzingis' illness still remains a mystery, but his Celtics legacy shouldn't be:
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From last night for Hardwood Houdini:
Jaylen Brown voiced his belief in his teammates after Monday's tragic loss in Game 4. In Game 5, he led the way as the team reminded the fanbase that they should believe, too.
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Jaylen Brown voiced his belief in his teammates after Monday's tragic loss in Game 4. In Game 5, he led the way as the team reminded the fanbase that they should believe, too.
Full story:
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Jaylen Brown just turned disaster into triumph with stunning Game 5 takeover
When the Boston Celtics needed him most, Jaylen brown stepped up with a monster Game 5 to beat the New York Knicks.
hardwoodhoudini.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From last night for Hardwood Houdini:
Jaylen Brown voiced his belief in his teammates after Monday's tragic loss in Game 4. In Game 5, he led the way as the team reminded the fanbase that they should believe, too.
Full story:
hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
Jaylen Brown voiced his belief in his teammates after Monday's tragic loss in Game 4. In Game 5, he led the way as the team reminded the fanbase that they should believe, too.
Full story:
hardwoodhoudini.com/boston-celti...
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The #Celtics are "bracing for the worst" with Jayson Tatum's injury.
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The #Celtics are "bracing for the worst" with Jayson Tatum's injury.
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New Jayson Tatum injury update has Celtics fearing the worst
The Boston Celtics are reportedly
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May 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The #Celtics are "bracing for the worst" with Jayson Tatum's injury.
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The #Celtics are "bracing for the worst" with Jayson Tatum's injury.
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The #Celtics are down 0-2 to the #Knicks, and it's taken some HISTORICALLY bad play to get them here.
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The #Celtics are down 0-2 to the #Knicks, and it's taken some HISTORICALLY bad play to get them here.
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Celtics just collapsed so badly that it’s literally never happened before
The Boston Celtics' loss in Game 2 helped them make horrible history against the New York Knicks.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The #Celtics are down 0-2 to the #Knicks, and it's taken some HISTORICALLY bad play to get them here.
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The #Celtics are down 0-2 to the #Knicks, and it's taken some HISTORICALLY bad play to get them here.
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Ahead of #Celtics vs. #Knicks Game 2, I wrote about the three "what if" thoughts that have been haunting me since Monday night.
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Ahead of #Celtics vs. #Knicks Game 2, I wrote about the three "what if" thoughts that have been haunting me since Monday night.
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These 3 what-ifs are nightmare fuel for Celtics fans after Game 1
The Boston Celtics' Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks might have some fans panicking.
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May 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW:
Ahead of #Celtics vs. #Knicks Game 2, I wrote about the three "what if" thoughts that have been haunting me since Monday night.
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Ahead of #Celtics vs. #Knicks Game 2, I wrote about the three "what if" thoughts that have been haunting me since Monday night.
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The #Celtics took and missed a lot of threes in the second half last night. But, it doesn't mean that all of the looks were bad or that it was the only reason that they lost.
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Celtics’ three-point meltdown enraged fans but masked bigger problems
Boston Celtics fans will be quick to blame the three-point shots in the Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks, but there were other issues at play.
hardwoodhoudini.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The #Celtics took and missed a lot of threes in the second half last night. But, it doesn't mean that all of the looks were bad or that it was the only reason that they lost.
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