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1Detroit Engine-Roar13226
2Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest13226
3San Antonio Skyscrapers13226
4Cleveland Twin-Towers11422
5Denver Horse-Track11422
6Houston Blast-Off9618
7New York Over-Timers9618
8Boston Ring-Chasers7814
9Minnesota Ice-Wall6912
10Los Angeles Nursing-Home51010
11Toronto Border-Patrol51010
12My Team4118
13Phoenix No-Defense4118
14Miami Heart-Attack4118
15Orlando Magic-Beans4118
16Philadelphia Injury-Report2134

Pre-season

Kill the cameras, turn off your phones, and shut your mouths because what we're about to witness tonight only happens once in a generation. We're in the belly of an arena where the floor trembles under the bass, where the Jumbotron spits fire, where 20,000 lunatics are screaming their heads off before the tip-off even happens. The franchise walking onto this court isn't a basketball club, it's a war machine forged in the pain of defeat and the madness of impossible comebacks. Every player here has gladiator blood in his veins and an ego size of Texas. The team with no name, baby! Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Spider-Man. Standing at 178 cm, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction. But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it. Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's Iron Man. A superhero in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles bare hands better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. Iron Man has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat the game and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning. The budget? Look, I've seen GoFundMe campaigns with more money. We're below the salary floor, which means the league is literally going to HAND them cash to hit the legal minimum. It's embarrassing, but it's also a plan: tank hard, finish last, snag the first overall pick, and rebuild. The problem is they've been tanking for three years and never landed the top pick. Bad luck has a name, and it's this damn franchise.

Matchday 1vs Detroit Engine-Roar

84-128 (L)

Otto Octavius steps onto the palace of hoops! From revolutionizing the status quo to this, game time!

Hulk launches and misses! The orange isn't the hidden truth, and it shows!

Spider-Man commits the live-ball turnover! Their bare hands would be ashamed!

This potential GOAT Spider-Man caught ball-watching! Backdoor cut for an easy score!

This total unknown Thanos stares at the ref! That look could freeze water!

Halftime! Spider-Man walks barefoot on the cold tunnel tiles. Confession: Spider-Man calls mom after every loss. And every win. And also on Tuesdays. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.

Thanos, this hidden prospect, fumbles the finish along the baseline! Back to the drawing board!

Hulk soldiers on! The soldier who discovers the hidden truth with their lab notebook!

Spider-Man tries to be too fancy and loses the damn ball! Tendency to force bad shots in the decision-making!

Thanos, this smooth operator, throws the hands up! Exasperated along the baseline!

Spider-Man takes the loss hard! Hard as the game on a bad superhero day!

Thanos takes a sip of water and spits it right back out. Iron Man doesn't drink. Throat too tight. On my end, I ate peanuts through the entire third quarter. Salt is my drug of choice. Thanks for watching. Coming up: '48 Hours: The Secret Life of Roundabouts.' Essential viewing.

Matchday 2vs Miami Heart-Attack

115-107 (W)

Iron Man bounces the orange pre-game! Getting that rhythm going!

Iron Man applies the same technique to the pill as to the game. A bucket from mid-range!

Thanos, this all-around player, contests without fouling! Clean as a whistle!

Iron Man with the skip pass! Skipping over the defense, pure superhero vision!

Hulk spaces the floor perfectly! Great read of the system!

Halftime! Spider-Man checks his stats on the board and winces. Exclusive info: Spider-Man is banned for life from the McDonald's near the arena. The details remain murky. Back on the court. The coach changed the starting five, that'll be a surprise.

Iron Man cuts and scores! Sharp as their bare hands, this superhero!

The arena chants for Iron Man during every stoppage! Superhero pride echoes!

Thanos lets fly the outlet to the young player! This dude out of nowhere building the future!

Thanos dribbles with the fire of a thousand suns! He's on fire!

Hulk heads to the locker room with a smile! Good day at the office for the scientist!

Spider-Man charges toward the crowd. Iron Man catches him just before he dives into the stands. Tonight I had a revelation: Iron Man runs exactly like my neighbor when he misses the bus. That's a wrap for tonight. Coming up: 'The Amazing Race: Subway Line 13.' Viewer discretion advised.

Matchday 3vs Orlando Magic-Beans

104-106 (L)

Otto Octavius fires up the crowd to open the game! This total unknown starting strong!

Otto Octavius sinks it from back to the basket. An inventor never misses the status quo, and never misses the hoop!

Thanos gets posted up and scored on! This raw talent overpowered!

Iron Man whiffs on the jumper! A superhero off their game with their bare hands!

Otto Octavius catches fire in the third quarter! Burning hotter than their prototype sketch!

Break! Thanos takes his jersey off before even reaching the locker room. Anecdote: Thanos threw up before his first pro game. No more pre-game burgers ever since. Resetting the counters for this second half. Well, not really.

Iron Man misses the game-tying shot! Even a superhero couldn't save that one!

Otto Octavius mouths off at with seconds left on the clock! An inventor venting about the status quo!

This global icon Iron Man has that look in the eyes! Watch out! Pure God-given talent!

Thanos misses in the clutch! A half-court heave off the mark in crunch time!

Spider-Man walks the tunnel in silence! Done for the night, back to superhero life tomorrow!

Otto Octavius whispers 'this can't be real' under his breath. Iron Man nods without conviction. I tried to take a selfie with the court in the background. My thumb is over the lens. Until next time! Up next: 'Life Unplugged: A Day Without WiFi.' A shocking documentary.

Matchday 4vs Philadelphia Injury-Report

106-86 (W)

Spider-Man announces themselves! The superhero has arrived and the building knows it!

Otto Octavius with the reverse layup! Creative as an inventor with the status quo!

Hulk, this do-it-all player, blankets the shooter on the low block! No daylight!

Iron Man leads the break! Leading the charge like a superhero who runs the show!

Spider-Man dribbles the ball out of the trap! Insane court vision under pressure!

The players file out. Hulk exchanges a tense look with the coach. Fun fact: Hulk was voted best-looking player on the team. By his mom. In a poll she created herself. We're back! Flushed cheeks and hungry eyes on the players.

Iron Man shoots the rock with flair and hits a reverse layup! Sensational!

The crowd is on its feet! Immense pressure as Iron Man takes the court!

Hulk runs the play to perfection! Perfection of discoverring the hidden truth!

This potential breakout star Otto Octavius flips the script! From struggle to dominance!

What a game for Iron Man! Tomorrow's the game will feel easy after this!

Thanos and Otto Octavius leap onto each other like kids. Hulk comes sprinting in and crushes them both. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. Thanks everyone. Up next: 'Survivor: Open-Plan Office.' Whoever makes it through the 5 PM meeting wins.

Matchday 5vs Phoenix No-Defense

106-92 (W)

Otto Octavius gets the starting nod! An inventor starting with their prototype sketch confidence!

A reverse layup from Iron Man! This global icon just keeps delivering!

Hulk, this solid build, with the clutch perfect contest! The crowd is on its feet!

Thanos fires away the Wilson through traffic! What a pass by this potential breakout star!

Thanos pushes the pace in transition! That dawg mentality showing in every play!

Halftime. Spider-Man's hair is completely soaked, like climbing out of a pool. Little scoop: Spider-Man tried to bribe the DJ to play his song. The DJ agreed. Nobody liked it. Back on the floor, faces full of determination.

Spider-Man pulls off a bank shot out of nowhere! Was that basketball or superhero magic? Unbelievable!

The PA announcer can't pronounce Iron Man's their bare hands! Comedy at the hardwood!

Spider-Man, this low-to-the-ground speedster, holds the team together with insane court vision! Captain!

This hidden prospect Thanos is living their best moment right now under the basket!

Hulk salutes the fans! A scientist's farewell until the next hidden truth!

Spider-Man and Iron Man cradle the game ball like a baby. Otto Octavius takes a photo. I spent the evening looking for a stat that couldn't be found. It didn't exist. I made one up. That's it. Up next: 'Anthony Bourdain Visits: The Park-and-Ride in Poughkeepsie.' Culture shock.

Matchday 6vs Los Angeles Nursing-Home

123-97 (W)

Hulk, this hall-of-fame lock, embraces the Finals-like atmosphere! Game on!

Hulk catches and shoots,a buzzer-beater! Quick hands from discoverring the hidden truth!

This hungry young player Otto Octavius disrupts the play with a timely defensive rebound!

This franchise cornerstone Hulk turns the corner and finds the open man! Unselfish!

This hall-of-fame lock Iron Man uses the floater over this low-to-the-ground speedster coverage! Smart!

Well-deserved break. Thanos looks like someone who just ran a marathon. Did you know? Thanos launched a basketball podcast. Two episodes. Zero listeners. Still going. The players are back on the court. Here we go again!

A step-back three from Otto Octavius! This rising star reminding everyone why they're on top!

A hostile crowd is electric when Otto Octavius has the basketball! An inventor charging the room!

Spider-Man, this franchise cornerstone, rotates on defense! That dawg mentality team commitment!

The story of Iron Man: a superhero by morning, a baller by night. The game would be proud!

Hulk pumps the fist as the buzzer goes! This potential GOAT savors the win!

Otto Octavius and Iron Man leap onto each other like kids. Spider-Man comes sprinting in and crushes them both. During the game, my colleague ordered sushi. It arrived at the final buzzer. Perfect timing. That's all for tonight! Coming up: 'CSI: Underground Parking Garage.' Riveting stuff.

Matchday 7vs Toronto Border-Patrol

94-129 (L)

This potential breakout star Thanos comes out aggressive! Opens with a thunderous slam driving to the hoop!

Hulk spins and fires but misses everything! Defense that's basically a suggestion tonight!

Stolen from Spider-Man! A superhero who let it slip through their fingers!

Otto Octavius beaten to the spot! Slower than an inventor on a Monday morning!

This player nobody saw coming Thanos can't believe the call! Arguing with the ref!

Halftime whistle. Iron Man has dried blood on his elbow but plays tough. Did you know Iron Man started basketball because he was terrible at soccer? Sometimes failure leads to greatness. The locker room empties, the court fills up. Act 2.

The rim rejects Iron Man! The rim says no! Even a superhero gets rejected sometimes!

This raw talent Otto Octavius can barely get up the court! Fatigue setting in!

Hulk rises up the rock right to the defense! Costly mistake by this franchise cornerstone!

Iron Man can't hide the frustration! Their bare hands frustration meets the ball frustration!

Hulk sits on the bench post-game! Sitting like a scientist after their lab notebook broke!

Hulk watches the crowd file out in silence. Iron Man prefers not to look. Confession: I bet against my favorite team tonight. Superstition. It works half the time. Alright, good night! Up next: 'Planet Earth: Exploring the World from My Couch.' Immersive documentary.

Matchday 8vs Minnesota Ice-Wall

92-126 (L)

This household name Spider-Man in the starting lineup! Let's see what this household name brings!

Otto Octavius with the off-balance buzzer beater! This raw talent couldn't set the feet!

This living legend Iron Man dribbles off the foot! Unforced error!

Thanos reacts too late to rotate! Hot head on the help side!

This potential GOAT Hulk gets into it with the opponent! Tempers flaring!

Break! Hulk grabs an ice bag and slaps it on his knee. Anecdote: Hulk tried to impress the Minnesota Ice-Wall players with a warm-up dunk. Hit the rim. With his face. Back in action! The coach got the message across.

Spider-Man sends it long! Too much power, not enough finesse from this superhero!

Iron Man, this lightning-quick little man, is moving in slow motion! Tank is empty!

This dark horse Thanos with a careless turnover! Gift-wrapped for the opponent!

Thanos storms to the bench! This rising star is visibly upset!

Hulk vows to come back stronger! Stronger than their lab notebook reinforced with the hidden truth!

Thanos collapses into the first available chair. Otto Octavius stays standing, eyes glazed over. I spent this game nervously chewing gum. I'm on my seventh piece. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'

Matchday 9vs Houston Blast-Off

99-123 (L)

The game begins and Spider-Man is ready! You can see freakish explosiveness written all over his face!

Air ball from Spider-Man! Being a superhero doesn't help with shooting, apparently!

Spider-Man throws it out of bounds! Like launching their bare hands into the void!

Spider-Man, this scrappy guard, lets the shooter get free in the paint! Costly lapse!

Spider-Man tallies another one! This superhero keeps racking them up!

End of the second quarter. Spider-Man is breathing so loud you can hear it from here. Anecdote: Spider-Man once wore his jersey inside out for the entire first quarter. Nobody dared say anything. Back to hostilities. Faces have changed in the locker room.

Otto Octavius throws their hands up! Like an inventor when their prototype sketch breaks!

Spider-Man can't convert! The superhero's touch with the game deserted them!

This undisputed superstar Spider-Man recognizes the over-help and punishes it!

Iron Man gulps water! As thirsty as a superhero reaching for the game!

Otto Octavius packs up and heads out! Packing their prototype sketch, unpacking emotions!

Thanos lets out a big exhale walking through the door. Otto Octavius holds his in. I tried taking notes during the game. My notebook is full of incomprehensible scribbles. We're done for tonight. And now: 'Ancient Aliens: The True History of the Coffee Break.'

Matchday 10vs Denver Horse-Track

90-101 (L)

Hulk lands the first free throw! First blood! The scientist strikes first!

A pull-up jumper from Otto Octavius catches the back rim and pops out! So close!

Hulk loses possession! The hidden truth never leaves a scientist's hands like that!

Hulk, this smooth operator, can't keep up with the speed! Hot head exposed!

A pull-up jumper from Hulk from mid-range! That's a statement right there!

The players file out. Thanos exchanges a tense look with the coach. Little secret: Thanos has a secret TikTok account with 12 followers. Posts cooking tutorials. Jump ball to restart. Let the second half begin!

Iron Man sits on the bench for a moment! Resting like a superhero after a long shift!

Thanos with a wild attempt! This guy nobody was talking about not finding the range tonight!

Iron Man manages the clock! Time management of a superhero who never misses a deadline!

Otto Octavius labors up the court! Trudging like an inventor dragging the status quo!

Otto Octavius fought but fell short! Just out of reach, the inventor gave everything!

Otto Octavius pulls his cap down over his eyes. Thanos doesn't have a cap, and it shows. On my end, I ate peanuts through the entire third quarter. Salt is my drug of choice. We're done for tonight. And now: 'Ancient Aliens: The True History of the Coffee Break.'

Matchday 11vs New York Over-Timers

90-134 (L)

This undisputed superstar Spider-Man opens the scoring! A bank shot! Early advantage!

Hulk attacks the pill into nothing! Injury-prone body on full display tonight!

Thanos coughs up the damn ball! Injury-prone body strikes again at half court!

Thanos gets crossed over! This unknown gem left frozen driving to the hoop!

Thanos mutters to himself walking back! This newcomer fighting inner demons!

Halftime! Thanos has the hardwood pattern imprinted on his elbow. Small detail: Thanos whistles the national anthem before every game. Off-key. Consistently off-key. Tipoff! The ball bounces, the arena vibrates, we're back.

Hulk misses the open look! A scientist never misses the hidden truth... But misses the pill!

Thanos bends over during the dead ball! This surprise package gathering what's left!

Spider-Man, this pocket rocket, gets stripped in the paint! Hot head exposed!

Hulk tugs at their jersey! Frustrated, but the scientist will bounce back!

Spider-Man leaves the floor with dignity! The dignity of a superhero with their bare hands!

Thanos lets out a nervous laugh that sends chills down your spine. Spider-Man decides not to comment. Tonight I yelled so loud the guy in the next booth asked me to keep it down. Mid-game. That's it for tonight. Coming up: 'Nailed It: Cakes Ruined by My Mother-in-Law.'

Matchday 12vs Cleveland Twin-Towers

89-134 (L)

Iron Man gets the crowd going early! Setting the tone like a superhero on day one!

Otto Octavius, this versatile guy, can't finish off the pick and roll! That one stings!

Otto Octavius throws it away! A pass worse than an inventor tossing the status quo!

Otto Octavius watches them score! Just watching, like watching their prototype sketch gather dust!

Spider-Man drops their shoulders! Deflated, even a superhero's spirit has limits!

Halftime. Thanos glances at his phone for two seconds and puts it back. Intel: Thanos asked Cleveland Twin-Towers for their energy drink recipe. They refused. There they are. The coach must have found the right words.

Iron Man gets a clean look but injury-prone body costs the bucket!

Thanos, this all-around player, with tired legs along the baseline! Tendency to force bad shots slowing this guy nobody was talking about down!

Turnover by Otto Octavius! Revolutionizing the status quo requires less coordination, clearly!

Thanos shoots away from the huddle! This dark horse in a dark place mentally!

Spider-Man tips the cap to the winners! The superhero's grace with the game!

Iron Man lets out a nervous laugh that sends chills down your spine. Thanos decides not to comment. During halftime, I tried to interview the mascot. It ignored me. I'll recover eventually. We're done here. Up next: 'Top Chef: Microwave Edition.' Bon appetit.

Matchday 13vs Boston Ring-Chasers

98-106 (L)

Iron Man, this household name, draws first blood! A buzzer-beater to start!

Thanos fires a buzzer-beater at the buzzer but can't connect! Tendency to force bad shots showing!

Iron Man trips up in the key! A superhero never trips at work... Right?

Thanos gets burned on the drive! Hot head in lateral movement!

Hulk, this smooth operator, uses every inch to deliver a finger roll!

The locker room. Otto Octavius sprawls out full-length on the bench. Fun fact: Otto Octavius blocked a shot in the finals... And dislocated a thumb celebrating. Classic. We're back! The coach drew stuff on the whiteboard, let's see if it works.

Otto Octavius slaps the floor in frustration! Slapping harder than an inventor hits the workbench!

Hulk misfires driving to the hoop! Even this all-time great has off nights!

This basketball god Spider-Man runs the pick-and-pop to perfection! Tactical mastery!

Hulk finds a second wind! The scientist engine roars back to life!

Thanos had the chances but couldn't convert. This dude out of nowhere left wanting.

Thanos closes his eyes walking out. Otto Octavius keeps his wide open, fixed, empty. I tried to take a selfie with the court in the background. My thumb is over the lens. That's all! Coming up: 'Hotel Hell: Airbnb With No Lock Edition.' Chills guaranteed.

Matchday 14vs San Antonio Skyscrapers

99-105 (L)

Hulk comes out hot! Heated up and ready, the scientist means business!

Hulk misses the triple! Three-pointers aren't like triple-checking the hidden truth!

Otto Octavius passes to nobody! This diamond in the rough with a head-scratching decision!

Hulk beaten off the dribble! Quicker than the hidden truth slipping from a scientist!

Otto Octavius hits the triple! Three points, three cheers for this inventor turned baller!

Halftime whistle! Hulk grabs a towel and collapses on the bench. Fun fact: Hulk failed the driving test three times. On the court it's a different story, thankfully. Back on the court. The crowd greets them with a standing ovation.

Spider-Man picks up the second technical! This absolute legend ejected! Hot head!

Iron Man misses the free throw! Competing the game under pressure is easier!

Thanos, this rising star, manages the clock beautifully in overtime!

Hulk takes the rest play! Even a scientist needs a breather!

Spider-Man reflects on what could have been. Injury-prone body the difference tonight.

Spider-Man avoids the cameras like the plague. Hulk gets caught. Just says 'we'll be better'. I spent my evening screaming into a microphone, and honestly, I'd do it all over again. Good evening! Coming up: 'Dancing with the Stars: My Cousin's Wedding Edition.' Open bar.

Matchday 15vs Oklahoma City Treasure-Chest

85-127 (L)

Thanos looks dialed in from the start! Ridiculous creativity preparation showing!

Iron Man air-mails a sky hook on the low block! Way off for this franchise cornerstone!

Spider-Man throws it into the stands! What was that from this undisputed superstar!

This rising star Thanos bites on the fake! Beaten from the left corner!

This global icon Spider-Man hangs the head after the miss! Deflated along the baseline!

Halftime. Spider-Man throws his towel on the floor walking in. Confession: Spider-Man tried yoga. Lasted two sessions before declaring it a combat sport. And we're off! The energy in the arena just went up a notch.

Thanos, this combo guard, draws the foul but can't capitalize! Sometimes predictable game!

Hulk tanks the play from tiredness! Tanked like a scientist's energy for the hidden truth!

This guy with rings on every finger Iron Man commits the offensive foul! Turnover at half court!

Thanos mouths off and picks up a T! Lack of consistency taking over!

Spider-Man hangs their head! A superhero who gave everything they had!

Thanos chews his nails on the bench. Iron Man stares at his shoes like they're the source of the problem. Tonight I chewed through two pens. The office supply budget is going to explode. Good night! Up next: 'America's Got Talent: Mouth Noises Edition.' The judges are baffled.

My Team finishes #12 (4W-11L). Better luck next season! MVP: Spider-Man.

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#12
Rank
4W-11L
Record
-227
+/-
307
Team Score
2.5M$
Salary
Spider-Man
MVP

Season Journal

Kill the cameras, turn off your phones, and shut your mouths because what we're about to witness tonight only happens once in a generation. We're in the belly of an arena where the floor trembles under the bass, where the Jumbotron spits fire, where 20,000 lunatics are screaming their heads off before the tip-off even happens. The franchise walking onto this court isn't a basketball club, it's a war machine forged in the pain of defeat and the madness of impossible comebacks. Every player here has gladiator blood in his veins and an ego size of Texas. The team with no name, baby!

Okay, let's talk about the boss. Because on this team, there's one alpha, and everybody knows it. Spider-Man. Standing at 178 cm, a body built for basketball, and a basketball IQ that borders on indecent. When this man catches the rock, defenders back up instinctively, it's a survival reflex. And they're right, because this guy can punish you from everywhere: from three, in the post, in transition, from the free throw line with his eyes closed. He's a damn 6'8" Swiss Army knife and he cuts in every direction.

But what truly terrifies opponents isn't his highlights, it's his head. Look into his eyes during crunch time. There's nothing there. No stress, no doubt, just a killer's stare that says "give me the ball and get the hell out of the way." Opposing coaches have tried double-teams, triple-teams, zone defense, trash talk, Hack-a-Shaq... Nothing works. The man is programmed for clutch moments. It's genetic, and there's not a damn thing anyone can do about it.

Moment of truth, folks. You see the guy at the end of the bench, the one who looks completely lost among the giants? That's Iron Man. A superhero in civilian life. The kind of guy who handles bare hands better than a basketball, and who somehow ended up on a professional roster because the coach "had a vision." A vision, ladies and gentlemen. Probably somewhere between his second and third mojito at the All-Star Weekend party. Iron Man has a unique playing style: he runs a lot, understands very little, and has an unfortunate tendency to treat the game and the basketball exact same way. The fans already love him. Not for his stats (he has none) but because every time he steps on the court, it's Christmas morning.

The budget? Look, I've seen GoFundMe campaigns with more money. We're below the salary floor, which means the league is literally going to HAND them cash to hit the legal minimum. It's embarrassing, but it's also a plan: tank hard, finish last, snag the first overall pick, and rebuild. The problem is they've been tanking for three years and never landed the top pick. Bad luck has a name, and it's this damn franchise.

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My Team finishes #12 (4W-11L). Better luck next season! MVP: Spider-Man.

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