SACRAMENTO KINGS NEWS

Walton ejected against Kings

Luke Walton had to be restrained by his team after yelling at refs against the Kings.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kawhi Leonard continues silent takeover of NBA

Leonard is one of the best two-way players in the NBA, but he would never admit it.

Alec Brzezinski

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Russell Westbrook's triple-double streak puts him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt

Westbrook became just the fourth player in NBA history to record seven straight triple-doubles.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins, Matt Barnes sued after nightclub brawl

A couple who claim the Kings' DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes "brutalized" them in a nightclub brawl has decided to sue the NBA players.

Joe Rodgers

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Cavaliers, Warriors still look like class of NBA after marquee matchups become laughers

So much for Wednesday night's highly anticipated marquee matchups. Neither was much of a contest.

Ron Clements

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Matt Barnes wanted by NYPD after alleged nightclub brawl, report says

The Kings forward has been accused of choking one woman, assaulting another and punching a man.

Jordan Heck

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The NBA's next great big man rivalry is here

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis, two of the NBA's brightest rising stars, had big games in a head-to-head treat Wednesday night.

Brandon Schlager

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DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall want to reunite in NBA

Cousins and Wall played one season together at Kentucky.

Alec Brzezinski

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Westbrook on triple-double streak

The Thunder star recorded his eighth triple-double of the season in Monday's 112-103 win over the Knicks.

Alec Brzezinski

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Cavs' 'Big Three' look as dangerous, dominating as ever

With Kevin, Kyrie and LeBron all putting up big numbers so far this season, they're making their case for the definitive trio in today's b

Alec Brzezinski

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Carmelo Anthony's OT winner sets up Knicks for home-and-home sweep of Hornets

Carmelo Anthony records his first double-double of the season, but he saves his best for last, hitting the game-winner.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors figure to be in spirit of giving well after holidays

Golden State was dropping dimes all over Oracle Arena. "That shows we're getting more comfortable with each other," Kevin Durant says.

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Joel Embiid set to prove he was worth the wait for the 76ers

The 76ers snapped their 44-game losing streak in the months of October and November.

Alec Brzezinski

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Pelicans and Kings had to replay portion of game after mistake

Kings and Pelicans forced to replay the end of the first half.

Jordan Heck

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Lost in LeBron's milestone vs. Sixers, Love's quick start good sign for Cavs

James passed Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on the all-time scoring list. Kevin Love, meanwhile, turned in another double-double.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors still seeking chemistry, but survive challenge from Suns

The Golden State Warriors are showing that assembling a team of superstars doesn't produce better results right away.

Arthur Weinstein

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Bulls can make noise in East if new pieces continue to mesh

Rajon Rondo is fitting in nicely with Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and the rest of the group in Chicago.

Travis Durkee

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Dwyane Wade excited to bring the heat in sweet home Chicago

Wade capped an emotional homecoming with a vintage dagger against the Celtics. It looks like No. 3 is energized by playing in the Windy City.

Brandon Schlager

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Sacramento Kings go nuts with ad-on-jersey reveal

Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers will be prominent on the Kings uniforms in 2017-18.

Scott Ridge

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Rudy Gay says Kings 'don't have anything to build on'

Like DeMarcus Cousins and many others, Gay seems to have "no idea" what the Kings are doing.

Jordan Heck

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DeMarcus Cousins says NBA Draft tweet was about 'hot sculpting class'

Was DeMarcus Cousins' tweet a shot at the Kings? He says no.

Jordan Heck

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Rajon Rondo 'never witnessed' tension like Kings' locker room

George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins had a public dispute, and it was even worse in the locker room.

Jordan Heck

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Luke Walton appears to have no interest in coaching the Kings

The Kings have yet to receive permission to talk to Walton, but the Lakers' and Rockets' requests have been granted.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Kings new logo

The Kings unveil a new, colored logo.

Jordan Heck

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Seth Curry will become a restricted free agent, report says

The Kings guard will reportedly decline his $1 million player option for next season.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Kings fire George Karl, ready 'to move forward with a new voice'

The Kings made the move official Thursday afternoon after the team lost 116-81 to the Rockets in the regular-season finale.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Late Warriors rally keeps record hopes alive

The Warriors are keeping the dream alive with a late rally to get by the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Ron Clements

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These NBA teams have longer playoff droughts than the Sixers

The Sixers have been pretty terrible the last four years, but four franchises have been bad longer than them.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors beat Spurs for 70th win, clinch top seed in West

The Warriors clinched the top seed in the Western Conference Thursday night while keeping their hopes of setting a single-season record.

Ron Clements

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Pistons continue to prove Kevin Durant wrong, look like dangerous playoff team

The Pistons, led by a balanced scoring attack, could be a dangerous team in the postseason.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings commit to Vlade Divac's leadership with contract extension

A new multiyear deal for the Sacramento GM probably doesn't bode well for coach George Karl's job security.

Marc Lancaster

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Nancy Lieberman has been 'exiled' by Kings coach George Karl

The female assistant coach has been a subject of in-fighting on the coaching staff.

Jordan Heck

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Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving show Cavs can win without LeBron

Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving proved Cleveland has enough firepower to win even if LeBron James doesn't suit up.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins points finger at George Karl for suspension

The Kings star says his coach lobbied to have him suspended for their sideline confrontation last week.

Brandon Schlager

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George Karl to have 'procedure for a cancer,' he says after Kings loss

The Kings coach, 64, was diagnosed with neck and throat cancer in 2010. Asked if Thusday's procedure was serious, Karl said "no" twice.

Bob Hille

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LeBron James and the Cavs just might be able to contend against the Warriors

After a slow start Saturday, LeBron James led the Cavaliers past the Celtics with a big second quarter.

Alec Brzezinski

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Warriors' bench comes up big as domination of NBA continues

Warriors came from behind Thursday to hand the Thunder their sixth loss in their last eight games.

Alec Brzezinski

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Damian Lillard has record night in blowout of Warriors

Damian Lillard absolutely torched the Warriors on Friday night.

Steven J. Gaither

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Isaiah Thomas leads streaking Celtics past Clippers in OT thriller

Isaiah Thomas proved why he's an All-Star on Wednesday in a big win over the Clippers.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings expected to fire George Karl during All-Star break, report says

George Karl reportedly won't make it to a full year as coach of the Kings.

Steven J. Gaither

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Celtics rolling behind backcourt duo

Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley are a big reason why the Boston Celtics are in third place in the Eastern Conference.

Steven J. Gaither

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George Karl makes case to remain Kings head coach

The Kings are 21-29 this season and have lost six of their past seven games. George Karl is on the hot seat but taking it one game at a time

Joe Rodgers

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Thunder vs. Warriors: A tale of two halves in Oakland

It was a tale of two halves in the Warriors' win, while Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor are two to watch.

Alec Brzezinski

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Hassan Whiteside comes up big for Heat in front of 'hometown' crowd

Whiteside came up with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks in 27 minutes off the bench as the Heat beat his hometown Hornets.

Steven J. Gaither

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Hornets snap 17-game skid against LeBron James-led teams

Charlotte, despite missing Kemba Walker, topped Cleveland at home on Wednesday night.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings pull 'Year of the Monkey' tees after DeMarcus Cousins complains

DeMarcus Cousins reportedly asked the team to remove "Year of the Monkey" shirts from the stands before Monday night's game.

Steven J. Gaither

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LeBron James, Kevin Love keep Cavaliers in conversation as title contenders

Tyronn Lue got his first signature win as Cavaliers head coach, beating the Spurs at home Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings' DeMarcus Cousins leaves game against Grizzlies with ankle injury

DeMarcus Cousins left Saturday's game against the Grizzlies twice with an injured left ankle.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins says NBA All-Star voting 'disrespectful' to big men

DeMarcus Cousins just had the game of his life Monday night, but he’s not exactly a happy camper.

Steven J. Gaither

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DeMarcus Cousins' career night ends with foulout, Kings loss in double OT

DeMarcus Cousins scored more points than any player in the NBA this season, but he had to watch from the bench as the Kings fell to the Hornets 129-128.

Brandon Schlager

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Tyronn Lue says Cavs are out of shape after loss to Bulls

LeBron James had a big game, but couldn't stop the Bulls from stealing one in Cleveland.

Alec Brzezinski

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Quality win over Clippers good sign for Cavaliers

Cleveland earned a much-needed victory against a talented opponent Thursday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Pistons give Detroit two reasons to be emotional

On a night when Ben Wallace had his jersey retired, the Pistons demolished the Warriors in a wild game at The Palace.

Alec Brzezinski

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Spurs rally to beat Cavaliers in matchup we could see again in June

Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs to a comeback win over the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins feels Kings' playoff 'vibe' alongside Rajon Rondo

Though they've been less than average, the Kings are a real threat to make the NBA playoffs this year.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors remain NBA's best team despite growing competition

Stephen Curry is heating back up after missing some time with a shin injury.

Alec Brzezinski

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Bulls starting to separate selves, looking like Cavs' biggest challenger in East

The Bulls are starting to look like a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins helps George Karl pass Phil Jackson on the NBA's wins list

The Kings got a huge game from DeMarcus Cousins on Monday night to help their coach pass one of the NBA's all-time greats.

Steven J. Gaither

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Spurs remind everyone Western Conference is still a battle

Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge led the Spurs to a decisive win against the Rockets on Saturday.

Alec Brzezinski

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Hassan Whiteside continues to grow on offense for Heat

Hassan Whiteside showed he can pick up the offensive slack if need be.

Steven J. Gaither

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Marcus Morris says brother Markieff still wants out of Phoenix

The Pistons forward says his brother, Markieff, wants to be traded from the Suns.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry scores 17 points in three minutes, finishes with triple-double vs. Kings

Stephen Curry played a brilliant all-around game against the Kings with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a 122-103 victory.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors say they haven't played well, despite gaudy record

Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut think the 28-1 Warriors can play better.

Steven J. Gaither

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Cavs near full strength as Kyrie Irving eases back into role

It wasn't full speed ahead for Kyrie Irving, but the small steps he did take in his season debut Sunday were encouraging.

Brandon Schlager

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Rajon Rondo still hasn’t talked to ref he blasted with slurs, report says

Rondo said in a team statement earlier in the week that he is “truly sorry for what I said" to referee Bill Kennedy.

Travis Durkee

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DeMarcus Cousins' manager ejected for slapping Jason Terry's hand during game

You just can't make up this type of stuff.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rajon Rondo issues second apology for slurs directed at referee

Rondo's initial response to the firestorm over his words to NBA official Bill Kennedy didn't go over well, so the Kings guard tried again.

Steven J. Gaither

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Dirk Nowitzki: Kristaps Porzingis is 'way better than I was at 20'

Dirk Nowitzki says comparisons are more than fair and adds that Kristaps Porzingis is ahead of him at this stage of his career.

Scott Ridge

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Kevin Durant, Thunder starting to regain 2013-14 form

The Thunder could be a dangerous team by season's end.

Steven J. Gaither

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Warriors look to win 22nd straight; Cavs looking lost

The Warriors were tested late at Toronto on Saturday, but Stephen Curry led Golden State to its 21st straight win of the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Kings rookie Willie Cauley-Stein has a dislocated right index finger

Sacramento will be without its top pick after the 7-foot center suffered a hand injury.

Scott Ridge

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Dwyane Wade turns back clock, leads Heat past Thunder in thriller

The Heat outlasted the Thunder, in a game that had 38 lead changes, on the strength of Dwyane Wade's fourth-quarter heroics.

Alec Brzezinski

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Reporter mistakes Celtics' Isaiah Thomas as son of Isiah Thomas

It’s a mistake Isaiah Thomas probably has heard ever since he first laced up his sneakers.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rajon Rondo playing like 'a max player,' according to Rick Carlisle

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle had high praise for his former point guard, saying he has elevated his game.

Steven J. Gaither

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Stephen Curry, Warriors eyeing 33 straight wins; Wizards need to find a win

Golden State stifled Sacramento's offensive attack to move to 18-0 on the season.

Alec Brzezinski

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Raptors emerging as East contenders after beating Cavs

Kyle Lowry makes sure everyone knows the Raptors aren't a team to take lightly as he leads Toronto past LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins goes down as Kings melt down in overtime loss to Hornets

The Sacramento big man leaves with a back sprain in his team's 127-122 overtime loss to Charlotte. The Kings led by as many as 22 points.

Steven J. Gaither

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Depleted Cavaliers continue to win, 76ers could tie worst-ever start soon

Kevin Love led the Cavaliers to a convincing win over the Hawks, while the 76ers lost late against the Heat.

Alec Brzezinski

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Blake Griffin says Clippers-Warriors isn't a rivalry: 'They're the better team'

The Warriors are just three wins away from the best start in NBA history.

Alec Brzezinski

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DeMarcus Cousins suspended for elbowing Al Horford in the head

Cousins will miss the Kings’ matchup Thursday night against the Heat.

Travis Durkee

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DeMarcus Cousins apologizes for cursing out coach George Karl

Sacramento may be in Northern California, but this season's Kings drama is straight out of Hollywood.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Hawks hustle man Kent Bazemore steps up vs. Wizards

The once unheralded pro prospect Kent Bazemore has found a home with the scrappy Hawks.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: James Harden, Stephen Curry dominate Friday night

Stephen Curry is playing at a very high level, and James Harden isn't far behind him.

Steven J. Gaither

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The Fifth Quarter: Warriors hold off Clippers, remain undefeated

Stephen Curry scored 31 points to help the Warriors stay undefeated.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to franchise-best 4-0 start

The Raptors are 4-0 for the first time in franchise history.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Blake Griffin continues stellar play in win against Kings

Stephen Curry shows why he's league MVP with 53-point outburst.

Alec Brzezinski

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The Fifth Quarter: Clippers send Mark Cuban, NBA a message against Mavs

It's early, but this year's Clippers squad looks ready to compete for a title.

Steven J. Gaither

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Mavs, Clippers get physical

The Clippers' frontcourt duo combined for 19 points and 18 rebounds in the first half.

Steven J. Gaither

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Austin Rivers fined for throwing seat cushion that hit fan

The Clippers guard made the errant toss late in Wednesday's game in Sacramento, hitting a woman in the head.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Kobe Bryant on fire to open 20th season with Lakers

Kobe Bryant didn't look like a guy playing in his 20th NBA season to start the game.

Steven J. Gaither

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Rajon Rondo and George Karl? 'It's not been going too well,' PG says

The Kings point guard says he and his new head coach have had a few bumps in the road in their first season together.

Steven J. Gaither

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