Professional basketball – Official Miami Heat http://www.officialmiamiheat.com/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:03:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/icon-2021-06-29T132712.248.png Professional basketball – Official Miami Heat http://www.officialmiamiheat.com/ 32 32 NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks for Nov. 23, 2022 Include De’Anthony Melton https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/nba-dfs-top-draftkings-fanduel-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-for-nov-23-2022-include-deanthony-melton/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:51:38 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/nba-dfs-top-draftkings-fanduel-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-for-nov-23-2022-include-deanthony-melton/ Despite better performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a 23-point performance from Malcolm Brogdon, the Boston Celtics lost their fourth game of the season Monday to the Chicago Bulls. They will look to bounce back on Wednesday at home against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who also just lost in their last […]]]>

Despite better performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a 23-point performance from Malcolm Brogdon, the Boston Celtics lost their fourth game of the season Monday to the Chicago Bulls. They will look to bounce back on Wednesday at home against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who also just lost in their last game against Denver. As both teams look to get back on track, which players on each side could you consider for your NBA DFS rosters?

The Indiana Pacers are the next hottest team in the league behind Boston and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. One of the sneakiest plays in the NBA DFS squad on Wednesday could be Indiana’s first-round pick Bennedict Mathurin, who just finished a 22-point performance, in addition to 19 points and 4.3 rebounds. he has averaged over his last six games. Before you make your NBA DFS picks, be sure to check out NBA DFS tips, player ratings, stacks, and daily top fantasy basketball picks from SportsLine’s Mike McClure.

McClure is a DFS professional with over $2 million in career earnings. He is also a predictive data engineer at SportsLine which uses a powerful prediction model that simulates every minute of every game 10,000 times, taking into account factors such as matches, statistical trends and injuries.

This allows him to find the best NBA DFS values ​​and create optimal rosters that he only shares on SportsLine. They are must-haves for any NBA DFS player.

On Tuesday, he highlighted 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton as one of his top NBA DFS picks on DraftKings and FanDuel. The result: Melton scored a season-high 22 points to go with four rebounds, four assists and three steals to return 43 points on DraftKings and 42.8 points on FanDuel. Everyone who included him in their lineups was well on his way to a profitable day.

Now, McClure has turned his attention to NBA action on Wednesday and has locked down his top daily fantasy basketball picks. You can only see them by going to SportsLine.

Top NBA DFS picks for Wednesday, Nov. 23

Melton is once again one of McClure’s top NBA DFS picks and is listed at $7,600 on DraftKings and $7,400 on FanDuel. Ahead of his big game on Tuesday, he had shown signs of becoming increasingly comfortable in his role as a starter, with James Harden and Tyrese Maxey out, along with Joel Embiid. Last Saturday, Melton scored his previous season high of 19 points, to go with six assists and five rebounds.

The league should be aware of Melton’s defensive abilities by now, as he had five interceptions for the second time this season on Saturday against the Timberwolves. Philadelphia plays Charlotte on Wednesday, and the Hornets have allowed their opponents to pick up eight interceptions per game in their last three. In two appearances against the Hornets last season, Melton finished with five total steals and 15 rebounds.

Another part of McClure’s optimal NBA DFS strategy includes rostering Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson ($6,900 on DraftKings and $6,300 on FanDuel). Clarkson scored 26 points with four rebounds and four assists in his last start Monday against the Clippers. For the season, Clarkson averaged 19 points and 4.6 assists per game in his first season as a full-time starter since 2015-16.

The Jazz host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, who will play the second straight road game after a win at Denver on Tuesday. Prior to that, Detroit had lost seven straight and Clarkson will face rookie guard Jaden Ivey, who has one of the worst defensive ratings in the league (118). In two games against Detroit last year, Clarkson shot half his total from the field and scored 36 total points with nine rebounds.

How to Set Your NBA DFS Lineups for Wednesday, November 23

McClure is also targeting a player who could leave for massive numbers on Wednesday because of a dream game. This choice could be the difference between winning your tournaments and cash games or going home with nothing. You can only see who it is here.

Who is DFS pro Mike McClure putting in his optimal NBA DFS rosters for Wednesday? Visit SportsLine now to see the best NBA DFS picks, rankings, tips and stacks, all from a professional DFS player who has over $2 million in career earnings, and find out.

]]> Dragons open Gulf Coast showcase against UT Arlington https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/dragons-open-gulf-coast-showcase-against-ut-arlington/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:08:47 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/dragons-open-gulf-coast-showcase-against-ut-arlington/ Monday, November 21, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. Hertz Arena – Estero, Florida ESTERO, Florida. –The Drexel men’s basketball team begins the Gulf Coast Showcase Monday night against UT Arlington at 5 p.m. The three-day tournament at Hertz Arena features eight middle schools. The 2022-23 men’s basketball season is presented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers […]]]>

Monday, November 21, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

Hertz Arena – Estero, Florida

ESTERO, Florida. –The Drexel men’s basketball team begins the Gulf Coast Showcase Monday night against UT Arlington at 5 p.m. The three-day tournament at Hertz Arena features eight middle schools. The 2022-23 men’s basketball season is presented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Chapter 98.

 

About Drexel

The Dragons started the year by winning two of their first three games at Daskalakis Athletic Center. Drexel beat Arcadia on Friday 85-45. Lamar Oden, Jr. and Garfield Turner each had double-doubles as the Dragons were lucky to get minutes from all their new faces. Monday will be the first of three games in three days at the Gulf Coast Showcase. The winner of the Drexel-UT Arlington game will face either Northern Kentucky or the Gulf Coast of Florida.

About Arlington University
The Mavericks are 2-2 after falling to Nevada on Friday. UTA has won wins over two non-Division I schools and lost to two perennial NCAA teams in Nevada and Oklahoma State. They rank in the national top 10 in rebounds per game and free throw attempts. The Mavericks have seven players who are averaging between 7.5 points and 11 points per game. Taj Anderson leads the way with 10.5 points per contest.

Against the gulf coast field
The Dragons only faced three teams on the field. They have never faced UT Arlington, their first-round opponent. Drexel is 2-0 against the Florida Gulf Coast and against ECU. The Dragons are 2-1 against East Carolina. Head Coach Drexel Zack Spiker did not face any of the teams on the pitch as the Dragons head coach.

Pre-season predictions
CAA preseason pollsters picked the Dragons for seventh place in 2022-23. Towson was the overwhelming favorite, receiving 12 of 13 first-place votes. The Dragons were picked just behind Northeastern. Junior Drexel Amari Williams was a preseason All-CAA Second Team pick. He had a stellar second year, averaging 9.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. Williams also led the league in blocked shots with 57.

Captains
The captains for this season are Lamar Oden, Jr., Mate Okros and Coletrane Washington. Oden is one of the team’s emotional leaders who is expected to play a bigger role this season. Okros is among Drexel’s all-time leaders in career 3-point percentage, though he’s been hampered by injuries for the past two years. Washington, a fifth-year student-athlete, is another deep-sea sniper. He led CAA as a freshman in 3-point percentage.

Downtown Drexel
Head Coach Drexel Zack SpikerTeams are known for their 3-point shooting. Last season, Drexel shot .346 from long range and led the league in shooting .374 from deep in conference play. This season, DU opened the year by making seven of their 22 shots from long range. However, the Dragons are just 22 for 79 in their first three games (.279). The Dragons return three regulars who shot better than 35% a year ago. Lamar Oden shot .435 from deep and sank 27 treys. Mate Okros was a 39% long-range shooter and is fifth on Drexel’s career 3-point percentage list. Coletrane Washington had a team-best 42 3-point shots last season and led CAA in 3-point shooting as a rookie.

At DAC
Drexel have been a tough team to play against at DAC over the past few years. Last season, Drexel was 8-4 at home. The Dragons are 22-12 the past three seasons at home. They had a DAC winning record in five consecutive seasons. Overall, Spiker is 46-32 at DAC in his seventh season at the school.

The road is not so bad
Drexel had its best season on the road in some time in 2021-22. Spiker’s team won five CAA road games, which was the most for a Drexel team since the 2011-12 team won five road games. Drexel’s six road victories were the most since the 2014-15 team won six games. The Dragons beat Saint Joseph’s on the road, ending a nine-game losing streak at Hawk Hill. It was the first time Drexel had won on the Saint Joseph campus since the 1977-78 season.

Players in the pros
Since 2000-01, the Dragons have seen more than 30 players sign professional contracts. Former players still active include Damion Lee of the Phoenix Suns. Other players still active include Austin Williams, Tramaine Isabell, Samme Givens, Melik Martin. Frantz Massenat, Dartaye Ruffin, Chaz Crawford, Kazembe Abif, Frank Elegar and Trevor John.

All in the family
Drexel has had a number of players whose families have been involved in college and professional sports. Junior Lamar Oden, Jr. is the second cousin of Greg Oden, a second-team All-American at Ohio State and the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. The two freshmen At Terrence Butler’s the sisters played college basketball, one at JMU and one at Syracuse. Jamie Bergens father played professionally in the Netherlands. by Shane Blakeney grandfather and uncle both played Cheyney. His uncle, Charles Kirkland, was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks. by Justin Moore father, Malik Moore, played at the Temple.

Trane is back
Drexel’s Coletrane Washington is back for its fifth year. The Western Pennsylvania guard played well last season and will complete his eligibility this season. Washington shot 41% from downtown in CAA games last season and 36% overall. He is a career 37% shooter from behind the arc and led the league as a rookie. This year, Washington will be counted on not just to make shots, but to emerge as the leader of a young Drexel team. He started the season with 15 points against Old Dominion.

big man in the middle

Amari Williams quietly became one of CAA’s best big men last season. Williams played sparingly in freshman year but emerged as a dominant force in the paint. The 6-foot-10 forward led the CAA in blocked shots and was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged 9.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and six double-doubles. Williams shot .521 from the floor. He notched his seventh career double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds against Old Dominion and followed that up with 20 points against Penn.

Lots of new faces
Fans should check out the game schedule early this year to get to know all of the new student-athletes on this year’s team. There will be 10 new faces making their first appearance in the Blue and Gold. Jamie Bergens, Yame butler and Garfield Turner are freshman transfers for Coach Spiker. The Dragons will have four scholarship freshmen on the roster this year. Shane Blakeney, Cole Hargrove, Kobe MaGee and justin-moore will all have the opportunity to contribute this season. Drexel has also added three walk-ons in Hubert Bayigamba, Max Davis and Maxim Fuentes.

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Mate Okros and Amari Williams were teammates before coming to Drexel. Okros, now a senior, and Williams, a junior, attended Myerscough College in England. Okros was a major factor in Drexel’s run for the CAA Championship. He finished the year in the CAA top 10 with 3-point percentage. Okros is entering his fourth year as one of the top snipers in Drexel history. He’s tied for fifth all-time in career 3-point percentage. Williams is one of CAA’s most improved players. He was a second-team All-CAA pick this preseason after being named CAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.

in the community
Drexel has been active for the past few years in the West Philadelphia community. The team organized a coat drive that has become an annual event. Team members participated in Vidas Field Day held on Halloween day at Vidas Field. The event brought together over 100 children from a nearby local elementary school for a field day that included games and lunch with members of SAAC and various Drexel teams. The head coach Zack Spiker has been involved since arriving on campus. He was named the 2021 winner of the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement Award. He received the Staff Award for Campus and Community Involvement by the Lindy Center and became the only Drexel coach to win the award. It is awarded annually to a staff member who demonstrates the principles of good academic or community partnership in their endeavors, regardless of their academic role. Spiker was a strong supporter and helped raise funds for the establishment of the Center for Black Culture.

Milestones

Coletrane Washington
* Has 104 career 3-pointers and is 10 away from entering the top 20 all-time career treys at DU

Amari Williams
* Requires 31 blocked shots to tie with Samme Givens for 10th on Drexel’s career list

Mate Okros
* Has 106 career 3-pointers and is eight steps away from entering the top 20 career treys of all time at DU
* Is two assists shy of 100 in his career

success in class
Drexel student-athletes also performed well in class. The Dragons had a 3.26 GPA last semester. It was the ninth straight semester that the men’s basketball team had achieved at least a 3.0 GPA.

Presenting Sponsor
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 is the presenting sponsor of Drexel’s 2022-23 men’s basketball season. FIBE Local 98 is proud to support Drexel Athletics and Drexel University for the third consecutive season.

]]> Reyes and Manzo impress on Malaysian Pro League debut https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/reyes-and-manzo-impress-on-malaysian-pro-league-debut/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:41:46 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/reyes-and-manzo-impress-on-malaysian-pro-league-debut/ Former Ateneo star Jai Reyes earns player of the match honors in his first game back to professional basketball as former UP guard Jun Manzo also delivers in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Jai Reyes put on a vintage performance and Jun Manzo also delivered his debut as Malaysia’s Major Basketball League (MBL) imports Showing […]]]>

Former Ateneo star Jai Reyes earns player of the match honors in his first game back to professional basketball as former UP guard Jun Manzo also delivers in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Jai Reyes put on a vintage performance and Jun Manzo also delivered his debut as Malaysia’s Major Basketball League (MBL) imports

Showing no signs of slowing down, Reyes wasted 23 points and 5 rebounds to propel KL Aseel to a 92-70 win over Sunrise Youngsters on Thursday night (Nov. 17).

Reyes, 35, founder of the Philippine Basketball League (Filbasket), shot 10 of 17 (58.8%) from the field and 3 of 6 (50%) from three-point range to win game honors in his first game back in professional basketball.

Manzo also had 18 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal for KL Aseel. The former UP Fighting Maroons standout shot 8 of 14 (57.1%) from the field and 2 of 6 (33.3%) from downtown.

“I haven’t played competitive basketball since 2020,” said Reyes, a two-time UAAP champion and 2005 UAAP Rookie of the Year. “Since I started Filbasket, I’ve taken on more of a managerial role in the league. I just miss playing, man.

It was Reyes’ first international game since playing for the Saigon Heat in the 2012-13 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) season. It was also his first tournament since Chooks-to-Go 3×3 in Laguna, where his team Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards finished second.

Reyes, Manzo and the rest of the KL Aseel squad will take on the NS Matrix, the league’s inaugural champions under Filipino basketball coach Jeff Viernes, next Friday night, November 18. – Rappler.com

]]> Men’s Basketball: Meet AJ Clayton https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/mens-basketball-meet-aj-clayton/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:57:00 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/mens-basketball-meet-aj-clayton/ AJ Clayton is one of Ohio’s two veteran underclassmen. The sophomore played 34 games last season and had a positive impact on the field. The second is now a starter for the Bobcats. He’s started in an exhibition against Capital and in both Ohio games so far. His size helps the Bobcats on defense, and […]]]>

AJ Clayton is one of Ohio’s two veteran underclassmen. The sophomore played 34 games last season and had a positive impact on the field.

The second is now a starter for the Bobcats. He’s started in an exhibition against Capital and in both Ohio games so far. His size helps the Bobcats on defense, and he has nine defensive rebounds so far this season.

The post office chatted with Clayton about his goal of becoming a college or pro basketball coach, his love of peanut M&Ms and more.

The Post: Where is your favorite place on campus?

Clayton: My favorite place is probably Hangover Easy. I really like to eat there.

TP: (laughs) That’s where I went this morning with my friends. What do you usually get when you go there?

Clayton: I really like cinnamon French toast. I really like the sweet part of the menu.

TP: Are you more sweet or savory?

Clayton: I really like sweet foods.

TP: What is your favorite sweet food?

Clayton: I really like candy…I really like candy.

TP: Like sour candies or sweet like chocolate candies?

Clayton: It doesn’t matter. (laughs) I like everything.

TP: What is your favorite?

Clayton: My favorite chocolate is peanut M&Ms. It’s my favorite candy. If I could have one candy for the rest of my life, this would be it.

TP: Have you ever been to one of those stores where they have all the candies and you can put them in big bags?

Clayton: Yeah, I don’t go to those often. I just get the bag of peanut M&Ms, or I get some other candy that I like.

TP: If you could create a candy, what would you create and what would you call it?

Clayton: I don’t even know because I think peanut M&Ms are the perfect candy. I don’t think I can get much better than that. I don’t think I can improve at all, really.

TP: OK, so what is your major?

Clayton: I specialize in physical activity and sports coaching.

TP: I guess you would like to coach basketball. Do you have a dream place or level (to coach?)

Clayton: I want to coach at the college level or at the professional level. That’s what I want to do.

TP: Okay, cool. So, would you train children?

Clayton: I have experience with camps we run here and camps I’ve run myself. It is much more difficult, but I would do it a little.

TP: Good. Solder them with candies.

Clayton: Candy is always a good motivation.

TP: So (in a coaching sense), what’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Clayton: (pause) I don’t even know. Probably (to be) adaptable to any situation I’ve been put in. That’s probably the best advice, it’s just being prepared for anything and it’s just being able to adapt.

TP: Speaking of adaptability, there are three AJ(ay) in the team now, you have an IJ (Ezuma), you have an Elmore James who could go through EJ and a DJ (Dwight Wilson III). How did you adapt to this?

Clayton: So we call Ajay Sheldon Shelly, or shell, which is what most of us usually call him. AJ Brown, most of us call him Anthony (or) a lot of people call him Jose. Then for me, it depends. A lot of people just call me Clayton or Slash get said a lot but most of the time if you say ‘AJ (ay) we all look… Coaches usually it’s first and last name they will say.

TP: Slasher? Like the guitarist?

Clayton: It’s a nickname Coach (Jake) Ness came up with. Last year, just a little out of the blue, he said “we’ve got three AJ (ay) next year” and he said Slash. It’s just a bit stuck.

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]]> British basketball signing Robert Dillingham makes his elite overtime debut https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/british-basketball-signing-robert-dillingham-makes-his-elite-overtime-debut/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:21:01 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/british-basketball-signing-robert-dillingham-makes-his-elite-overtime-debut/ The past few days have been a whirlwind for Robert Dillingham, a future Kentucky Wildcat on the hardwood. On Nov. 3, Dillingham — a 6-foot-2, 165-pound point guard in the Class of 2023 — signed a contract with the Overtime Elite (OTE) professional basketball league for his senior season in high school. Dillingham was previously […]]]>

The past few days have been a whirlwind for Robert Dillingham, a future Kentucky Wildcat on the hardwood.

On Nov. 3, Dillingham — a 6-foot-2, 165-pound point guard in the Class of 2023 — signed a contract with the Overtime Elite (OTE) professional basketball league for his senior season in high school.

Dillingham was previously at Donda Academy in California, which was founded by Ye (the musical artist formerly known as Kanye West) and was recently closed following controversy stemming from anti-Semitic comments made by Ye.

The fallout from this was an exodus of basketball talent from Donda Academy, with Dillingham landing at OTE, which offers a prep school-like environment for high school players.

While some of OTE’s players have salaried contracts, Dillingham will maintain his college eligibility at OTE with a deal that allows him to earn money through name, image and likeness opportunities.

Dillingham — who officially cemented his status as a future Wildcat in the first signing period on Wednesday — played his first game as an OTE player Friday night in Atlanta, where all OTE games are held.

Dillingham, who plays for Cold Hearts, had six points, three rebounds, three steals and one assist in 18 minutes of play.

While Dillingham only shot 2 for 7 from the field, he still had several standout plays on his OTE debut.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join OTE,” Dillingham said in a statement when he joined the league. “The team and the resources they offer are amazing and it’s an incredible opportunity to continue to develop my game and take it to the next level, while competing against elite talent.”

Dillingham are set to play their second OTE game on Saturday night.

Dillingham is one of three Kentucky basketball signings in the Class of 2023, along with Justin Edwards and Reed Sheppard.

Aaron Bradshaw is the only British basketball commitment yet to be announced as a signing during the first signing period, which runs until Wednesday.

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Robert Dillingham posted a photo of himself wearing a Kentucky jersey while visiting Lexington in October 2021. Now a United Kingdom sign, Dillingham made his Overtime Elite professional basketball league debut on Friday night. Twitter

Cameron Drummond works as a sports reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader with a focus on Kentucky men’s basketball recruiting and the UK men’s basketball team, horse racing, football and others sports in central Kentucky. Drummond is a first-generation American who was born and raised in Texas, before graduating from Indiana University. He is fluent in Spanish and previously worked as a community journalist in Austin, Texas.

]]> The National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) Africa announce a multi-year agreement to provide extensive coverage of the NBA on the continent https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/the-national-basketball-association-nba-africa-and-the-entertainment-and-sports-programming-network-espn-africa-announce-a-multi-year-agreement-to-provide-extensive-coverage-of-the-nba-on-the-cont/ Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:15:56 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/the-national-basketball-association-nba-africa-and-the-entertainment-and-sports-programming-network-espn-africa-announce-a-multi-year-agreement-to-provide-extensive-coverage-of-the-nba-on-the-cont/ Download logo NBA (www.NBA.com) Africa and ESPN Africa today announced a multi-year agreement that will allow ESPN2 (DStv 219 and Starsat 249) to broadcast a record 180+ NBA regular season and playoff games each season, including all of the Conference Finals and Finals, beginning with the 2022-23 NBA season which began last month. As part […]]]>
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NBA (www.NBA.com) Africa and ESPN Africa today announced a multi-year agreement that will allow ESPN2 (DStv 219 and Starsat 249) to broadcast a record 180+ NBA regular season and playoff games each season, including all of the Conference Finals and Finals, beginning with the 2022-23 NBA season which began last month.

As part of the agreement, ESPN Africa will broadcast all 45 games live in prime time in Africa this season, as part of “NBA Saturdays and NBA Sundays presented by NBA 2K23”, which offers matches starting as early as 7:00 p.m. CAT and league games. biggest stars. Additionally, ESPN2 will air NBA Christmas Day games, NBA All-Star, Play-In Tournament, weekly magazine show “NBA Action”, NBA Draft and multi-game live search program. NBA 360.

ESPN2 will air 30 classic games each season and will continue to feature US-produced marquee studio programs covering NBA news and updates, including SportsCenter and NBA Today. Audiences across Africa will also have access to new localized NBA programming. In addition, Africa.ESPN.com will feature original content covering NBA Africa events on the continent, including youth and elite basketball development programs, appearances by NBA players and legends. , and more. The full 2022-23 NBA game schedule, including 45 prime-time weekend games in Africa, is available here (http://bit.ly/3tgveqz).

“As the home of American sports in Africa, ESPN is committed to bringing the best in premier sports content across a unique and exciting portfolio of sports leagues to audiences across Africa,” said Kyle De Klerk, Director: Sports Commercial and Business, The Walt Disney Company Africa. “This extended broadcast agreement with NBA Africa extends that promise, and the exciting new programming on offer will give fans across the continent even more opportunities to share in the passion and excellence of this renowned league,” he said. added.

“ESPN Africa showing a record number of NBA games and providing more locally relevant content to our fans underscores the momentum of the NBA in Africa and will help us continue to grow the game across the continent,” said Kornelia Semmelink. , Senior Director of NBA Africa. , Global Media Partnerships. “Through this expanded collaboration, we will make the excitement of the NBA more accessible to fans in Africa on the devices and platforms they use most, including prime time.”

“NBA Saturdays and NBA Sundays Presented by NBA 2K23,” the league’s initiative to schedule prime-time weekend games in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will air on ESPN2 and understand :

  • Sunday, November 27: Four-time NBA champion and 2022 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry, four-time NBA All-Star Draymond Green, five-time NBA All-Star Klay Thompson and defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors make three-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns visit, three-time NBA All-Star and Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert (France), 2020-21 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team member Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 25: Four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP LeBron James, 2020 NBA champion and eight-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers visit first-team Kia All-Star Luka Doncić -NBA 2021-22, and at the Dallas Mavericks at 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, followed by an NBA Sundays presented by the NBA 2K23 rematch in Dallas on February 26 at 10:30 p.m.
  • Saturday January 14: Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, 2020 NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo, 2021-22 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat welcome two-time Kia NBA MVP and 2021 NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo , three-hour NBA All-Star Khris Middleton, four-time Kia NBA All-Defensive Team member Jrue Holiday and the Milwaukee Bucks at 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday January 28: Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets visit five-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, 2017-18 Kia NBA MVP and 10-time NBA All-Star James Harden and the 76ers at 10:00 p.m. as part of of NBA Rivals Week. Embiid and Jokić were the top two Kia NBA MVP 2021-22 finalists, with Jokić winning the award for the second consecutive season.
  • Sunday February 12: Three-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, 2021 NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, 2021-22 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, and defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics, host 2022 NBA star Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. at 9 p.m.
  • Sunday March 5: Curry, Green, Thompson and the Warriors visit Davis, James and the Lakers at 10:30 p.m.
  • Sunday April 9: Three-time NBA star Devin Booker, 12-time NBA star Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns host George, Leonard and the Clippers at 9:30 p.m.

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]]> Vertex Announces Partnership with Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning to Raise Awareness of APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/vertex-announces-partnership-with-basketball-hall-of-famer-alonzo-mourning-to-raise-awareness-of-apol1-mediated-kidney-disease-amkd/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/vertex-announces-partnership-with-basketball-hall-of-famer-alonzo-mourning-to-raise-awareness-of-apol1-mediated-kidney-disease-amkd/ BOSTON, November 04, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the company has partnered with Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning to launch “Power Forward” (www.PowerForwardTogether. com), an educational initiative aimed at raising awareness of APOL1-mediated renal failure (AMKD), highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and genetic testing. Alonzo Mourning is best known […]]]>

BOSTON, November 04, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the company has partnered with Basketball Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning to launch “Power Forward” (www.PowerForwardTogether. com), an educational initiative aimed at raising awareness of APOL1-mediated renal failure (AMKD), highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and genetic testing.

Alonzo Mourning is best known for his legendary basketball career in the 1990s and early 2000s. Among his many accomplishments are National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) records at Georgetown, seven NBA All-Star recognitions, an NBA championship, an Olympic gold medal and Hall of Fame inductions. At the height of his career, Mr. Mourning’s doctors noticed signs of kidney disease during a routine physical examination and performed follow-up tests to confirm his diagnosis: a rare kidney disease now known as AMKD. In 2003, he received a kidney transplant and returned to professional basketball, leading the Miami Heat to an NBA championship in 2006 before retiring in 2008. Years later, he learned his illness was d genetic origin. Mr. Mourning is now a kidney health advocate and encourages others to be proactive as well.

“I was on top of the basketball world when I first noticed symptoms of kidney disease, and the truth is, if it hadn’t been for my pre-season physical, I’d probably would have continued to ignore them,” Mr Mourning said. “Many people with AMKD may not even know they have this disease and may not know that it is an inherited form of kidney disease, which is why we we must all take an active part in our health.This means knowing your family history of kidney disease, your risk of developing AMKD and seeing your doctor for regular checkups and possible tests.I hope Power Forward will inspire others to learn more about kidney disease and take charge of your health – because when it comes to kidney disease, early diagnosis and genetic testing are key.”

“We are proud to partner with Alonzo Mourning to bring awareness to American communities about AMKD,” said Carmen Bozic, MD, executive vice president, Global Drug Development and Medical Affairs, and chief medical officer of Vertex. “Our teams are working tirelessly to advance a potential treatment for AMKD. At the same time, we recognize the immense need for greater disease awareness, education, and genetic testing resources within the kidney health community. We hope this partnership will empower others to be proactive about kidney health, and we’re excited to team up with Alonzo to work towards that goal. »

Power Forward includes a toolkit of educational and actionable content for people who may be at risk for AMKD. This includes a discussion guide that can be used during doctor appointments, information on how to get tested if you are at risk for AMKD, and other educational resources. In addition to the Power Forward website, the campaign can be found on social media via Facebook (@PowerForwardTogether), Instagram (@PowerForwardTogether) and Twitter (@Power___Forward). Visit PowerForwardTogether.com to learn more.

About AMKD

APOL1-mediated renal failure is a form of chronic renal failure associated with the presence of two risk variants of the APOL1 gene and is estimated to affect 100,000 people in the United States and Europe. People who inherit two risk variants in the APOL1 have an increased risk of developing kidney disease and have a much more aggressive course of kidney disease than in the absence of the at-risk variants. Progressive kidney disease can lead to death or require dialysis or a kidney transplant.

APOL1 risk variants are found in people of sub-Saharan African descent because they provide protection against human African trypanosomiasis – a parasitic disease endemic in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. In the United States, an estimated 13% of all African Americans have two APOL1 risk variants and face a higher risk of developing kidney disease. APOL1 risk variants partly explain the disproportionate burden of kidney disease experienced by African Americans. Studies show that 23% of African Americans with hypertension-associated renal failure and 54-73% of African Americans with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) have two APOL1 risk variants. Their disease is of genetic origin: they have AMKD.

AMKD is characterized by its rapid progression and, like many forms of kidney disease, it does not present symptoms visible to the patient until the disease is advanced. Diagnosis is based on a urine test to detect proteinuria and blood tests to detect reduced kidney function and both APOL1 risk variants.

About Vertex

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has several approved drugs that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) – a rare and life-threatening genetic disease – and has several ongoing CF clinical and research programs. Beyond cystic fibrosis, Vertex has a strong portfolio of experimental small molecule, cellular and genetic therapies in other serious diseases where it has in-depth knowledge of the causal human biology, including sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, pain, type 1 diabetes, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex’s global headquarters are now located in Boston’s Innovation District and its international headquarters are in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and sales offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in the industry, including 13 consecutive years on Science magazine’s Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s Best Biotech and Pharmaceutical Workplaces and Top workplaces for women. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex’s history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements by Dr. Carmen Bozic in this press release, and statements regarding our pipeline and our expectations for Power Forward. Although Vertex believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are accurate, these forward-looking statements represent the Company’s beliefs only as of the date of this press release and there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results. differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks listed under “Risk Factors” in Vertex’s most recent annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and available on the company’s website at www.vrtx .com and on the SEC’s website at www. .sec.gov. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Vertex disclaims any obligation to update the information contained in this press release as new information becomes available.

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]]> Ottawa’s Lloyd Pandi named to FIBA ​​World Cup fifth window training camp roster https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/ottawas-lloyd-pandi-named-to-fiba-world-cup-fifth-window-training-camp-roster/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/ottawas-lloyd-pandi-named-to-fiba-world-cup-fifth-window-training-camp-roster/ Pandi was named U Sports Player of the Year in 2022 and won his second national championship in as many seasons with the Carleton Ravens in April. Canada Basketball has announced the 16 athletes who will attend training camp for the Senior Men’s National Team ahead of the fifth window of the 2023 International Basketball […]]]>

Pandi was named U Sports Player of the Year in 2022 and won his second national championship in as many seasons with the Carleton Ravens in April.

Canada Basketball has announced the 16 athletes who will attend training camp for the Senior Men’s National Team ahead of the fifth window of the 2023 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

The roster includes Lloyd Pandi of Ottawa.

Pandi was named U Sports Player of the Year in 2022 and won his second national championship in as many seasons with the Carleton Ravens in April.

In his first U Sports season in 2019-20, Pandi was named Rookie of the Year.

Pandi already has two years of professional basketball experience with the Ottawa BlackJacks and Niagara River Lions of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

He was named CEBL U Sports Player of the Year in 2020 and 2021.

Trae Bell-Haynes, Melvin Ejim, Aaron Best, Kadre Gray, Jahvon Henry-Blair, Kenny Chery, Thomas Kennedy, Owen Klassen, Conor Morgan, Jean-Victor Mukama, Prince Oduro, Kassius Robertson, Thomas Scrubb, Phil Scrubb and Kalif Young will practice before Canada hosts its next two games in Edmonton.

Notable names from previous qualifying windows in Victoria and Hamilton as well as some players involved in the AmeriCup, such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk, Dalano Banton and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, are unavailable during this window due to National Basketball Association (NBA) Commitments.

Canada, ranked 15th in the world in the FIBA ​​World Rankings, will face Venezuela on November 10 at 9:10 p.m. Eastern (ET) / 6:10 p.m. Pacific (PT) before hosting Panama November 13 at 7 p.m.: 10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT. Both games will take place at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

]]> Playing the long game: Older Bulldogs learn new training tricks to extend their pro careers https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/playing-the-long-game-older-bulldogs-learn-new-training-tricks-to-extend-their-pro-careers/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:57:40 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/playing-the-long-game-older-bulldogs-learn-new-training-tricks-to-extend-their-pro-careers/ They’ve traveled the world playing professional basketball, and over the years the reactions to young teammates are universally the same. “Last year we had a guy who was 41 because we needed another player, but other than that I’ve been the oldest player in the squad,” said Ira Brown, a top-flight wing in Gonzaga in […]]]>

They’ve traveled the world playing professional basketball, and over the years the reactions to young teammates are universally the same.

“Last year we had a guy who was 41 because we needed another player, but other than that I’ve been the oldest player in the squad,” said Ira Brown, a top-flight wing in Gonzaga in 2008-09 who is still playing above the board in Japan after turning 40 in August. “My teammates are always extremely surprised because I don’t look or play like my age.

“They’re just baffled that I’m 39 or 40. It’s the same when I go back to the States (in the offseason), when I go back to the recreational league or LA Fitness. No one knows my age. I dunk them, I block shots and they ask me, “Where do you play?” I tell them and I tell them my age.

Micah Downs, who recently turned 36, weighs between 200 and 205, just a few pounds above his listed weight of 194 as a senior in Gonzaga’s 2009 media guide.

His body fat percentage is below 5.0 and there is not the slightest trace of excess weight on his lean and muscular 6ft 8in body in the social media posts of his workouts. To put Downs’ body fat into context, the American Council on Exercise’s recommended range for male athletes is 6-13%. For a 35-year-old man, Jackson & Pollock’s ideal percentage is 13.7.

Downs estimates that some of his weightlifting numbers are three times higher than during his GU days.

“Sometimes you get guys, ‘Damn bro, you’re almost 40,’ said Downs, who has spent most of the last four seasons in Lisbon, Portugal. “They’re surprised where I get my energy from. Honestly, the more active you are, the more energy you gain. This (younger) generation is a little different with social media and entertainment at their fingertips. Guys might have gotten a little complacent.

“I wish I was like that in high school. I try to give (younger teammates) encouragement and techniques.

Brown and Downs are among a good number of Zags who play — or played in the case of JP Batista, who retired at 40 to become a graduate assistant at his alma mater — into his thirties and even quarantine at a high level.

Jeremy Pargo, 36, spent last season in Napoli, Italy and played for the American team AmeriCup in September. He still plays hoop, but he’s also been busy with a burgeoning acting career. Abdullahi Kuso played well until his thirties before retiring a few years ago. Elias Harris, 33, plays in Germany after averaging 17.5 points in Japan a year ago.

Former Zags followed their own training paths, some peppered with drills they learned from Gonzaga, to prolong their careers. They share several similarities – rarely injured, never allowing themselves to get out of shape, generally eating well, and training with purpose.

Brown, Downs, Batista and 33-year-old Steven Gray, who retired this summer after 11 professional seasons, detailed the principles of fitness routines that have helped prolong their careers and compete against top international players.

“In the beginning, during the offseason, I really took time off and rested,” Batista said. “The last 10-12 years there has been no offseason for me. I saw the importance of arriving at training camp in good physical shape and that really helped me to make the transition to the form of the game.

Batista collected numerous individual and team awards during a career that included stops in France (eight years), his native Brazil (six) and Lithuania (two). He played for Brazil in the 2010 FIBA ​​World Cup and was close to making the Brazil national team for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“I tried to lift every day, the minimum was to lift and run,” said Batista, who averaged 19.3 points and 9.4 rebounds as a senior GU in 2006. “In Brazil, I didn’t have much access to basketball courts so it was mostly lifting and running We had a house across from the beach so I could run on the beach or on treadmills I would try to change to stay motivated A few summers I did crossfit.

“I’ve always loved the weight room. Nutrition was key and not overdoing the calories in the summer. In season, you can literally eat anything and it wouldn’t affect you too much because you’re so active.

Batista was in excellent shape for what turned out to be his last season, thanks to a summer racing program organized by a friend/coach. He was considering playing two or three more seasons before deciding to join Gonzaga’s staff.

The last time he wasn’t the oldest player on his team was when he was 35. Younger teammates occasionally needled him, but that was rare, in part because Batista is 6-foot-9 and 270 pounds and “they knew I was never a lazy person.” the person. They couldn’t sleep because the old man was the first in the gym and the last to leave.

Downs played in Croatia, Belgium, Spain, NBA D League (now G League), Italy, Ukraine, Russia, France and Portugal with short stints in Venezuela and Germany. He’s unsure of his next destination, but he makes sure his body will be ready for what’s next.

He took ideas from famous fitness trainers, via social media platforms and team strength and conditioning coaches. Downs is careful with his food intake and has gone entire summers without eating fast food.

“I’ve always been very thin and I still am thin,” Downs said. “My strength went through the roof.

“I didn’t really start lifting weights and working out in the gym until halfway through my professional career. I fell in love with the weight room physically and mentally. It’s a great way to escape a lot of bullshit and take a break from basketball hardship I can honestly eat anything and not really change my body but I’ve noticed the older I get when I eat shitty stuff , like a McDonald’s hamburger, I have a little pain the next day, I feel it in my joints.

His off-season workouts are about 80% strength and conditioning. He doesn’t play much basketball because he knows he will have plenty of time on the court when he arrives at training camp. He called much of his training “prehab” to stay healthy throughout the season.

“It would be great to play until 40,” Downs said. “Maybe it’s a bit of a stretch, but we’ll see how I hold up and what the teams want to do. The market is tough now worldwide.

Brown found a second home in Japan, where he performed for over a decade and became a naturalized Japanese citizen. He was 25 when he first dressed as Zag, but he had already established a healthy lifestyle from his days as a promising Minor League Baseball pitcher.

“In basketball or any sport, the older guys get, the more they stop training or lose the drive to train,” Brown said. “In turn, they lose a few steps and a lot of strength. When I first came to Gonzaga, I remember always talking to (Gonzaga strength and conditioning coach) Travis Knight about JP being the strongest person there. I broke many of his records.

“A lot of things I did with Travis, core and pyramid type stuff, I still do. I have been professionally trained in weightlifting and cardio since I was 18 years old.

Brown credits vitamins, intermittent fasting, generally following a pescatarian diet, and his workout regimen for maintaining his sturdy 6-4, 235-pound frame.

“It’s knowing how to be professional with my diet and understanding how my body works to keep it strong and balanced,” he said. “Everything I put into my body is what I take out of my body. I do stretching, acupuncture, massage, hot tubs, cold baths.

“A lot of athletes want to go home after practice and play video games. I always stretch, get a massage and from there, take a nap.

Gray wasn’t big on conditioning when he was Zag — “I did the work, there wasn’t a lot of passion behind it” — but he got more diligent about six years ago.

“My teammates say, ‘Steven is super healthy, goes to bed early and trains,’ but that wasn’t who I was for so long,” said Gray, who has run a few half marathons. “The older I got, the more I knew I had to (make changes). I’m great at functional mobility, making sure my joints move the way they should with lots of impact protection and injury prevention.

Gray is not at all surprised by the long and successful careers of Batista, Downs and Brown.

“Just because JP is so special, that’s the problem,” said Gray, who is in his first year as athletic director at Muckleshoot Tribal School in Auburn, Washington. “He was such a pro, even when he was at Gonzaga he behaved like a pro. When I was in France and younger and playing against him, he was always a mentor to talk to. S If anyone could play that long, it would definitely be him.

The same goes for Downs.

“You’re talking about guys who are special, special people,” Gray said of his former teammate Downs. “Talk to everyone who has played with him. Micah is probably one of the most talented people I’ve seen in my life. He can handle it, shoot it. The knock was always that he was too skinny, but after college he just worked out. He could really play until he is 40.

Work continues for Brown, who wants to play for a few more years but he also has business interests – co-owner of Mod Pizza in Moscow, Idaho, and preparing to open a bar/lounge/restaurant in Osaka, Japan – and he bought a 22-acre ranch in his home state of Texas.

“That (ranch) was my off-season training, chopping down trees and building fences,” laughed Brown. “I can play longer (only a few more years), but I miss the family and I missed a lot of years when my nephews and nieces grew up. I have been financially blessed in my career and now I want my own family and children.

]]> Klay Thompson says he was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/klay-thompson-says-he-was-cited-for-misdemeanor-possession-of-marijuana/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:12:00 +0000 https://www.officialmiamiheat.com/klay-thompson-says-he-was-cited-for-misdemeanor-possession-of-marijuana/ After two long years of battling ACL and Achilles tendon injuries, Klay Thompson made his return to professional basketball earlier this year in January. He averaged 20.4 points per game, shooting 38.5 percent from the three-point line in 32 games. Thompson’s playoff performances, including his 31-point performance in Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies, helped […]]]>

After two long years of battling ACL and Achilles tendon injuries, Klay Thompson made his return to professional basketball earlier this year in January. He averaged 20.4 points per game, shooting 38.5 percent from the three-point line in 32 games.

Thompson’s playoff performances, including his 31-point performance in Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies, helped the Warriors win the NBA title last season.

Thompson has long professed his gratitude to be back after two injuries that are widely seen as ending his career. On Showtime’s “All The Smoke,” hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson interviewed Klay Thompson, where he talked about everything from college basketball to the 2022 Finals.

When Jackson asked Thompson about some of his most memorable stories from his time in Washington State (’08-’11), Thompson spoke about when he was arrested for possession of marijuana:

“Want to hear a funny one? When I got ransacked for a penny in my driveway, yeah. It’s so ironic because two years later cannabis was legalized in Washington State.

“I had to apologise, I was suspended. It was the only time I made national headlines.

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Clay added:

“It was in my glove box. I was driving very soberly. I’m not an idiot. I’m not going to be drunk driving, jeopardize my future.

“I’m coming home, I’ve got a bag on me, I’m like ‘this is going to be a decent night, I could play a rock band and relax. I see these flashing lights, I’m like, ‘No way, what’s going on?'”

He further expressed shock at being handcuffed for his “transgressions”:

“They were like ‘Sir, you have a broken tail light and we smell like marijuana, can you get out of the car?’ … They put me in handcuffs and I’m like, ‘For a bag of weed?'”

Klay further added that a one-game suspension he received from the Washington State Cougars for the misdemeanor led to the team losing to UCLA in a game crucial to earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. .

Does a perfectly healthy Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson backcourt guarantee a repeat?

Andre Iguodala, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson
Andre Iguodala, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson

With Klay Thompson back in full health, the Warriors look much deeper and with Poole and Wiggins signing big extensions much of their future is secured.

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry’s backcourt was the foundation upon which the Warriors’ championships were built. The difference in spacing with or without either of the two guards is multiple, and the following argument still stands: no one has beaten the Warriors when they are whole.

With Poole coming off the bench as a real three-point shooting threat, which can also get him to the hole as well if not better, the Warriors are among the two favorites to come out of the Western Conference with the Clippers being the other.

However, seeding and load management are two key factors that will determine the fate of the Warriors. The Warriors are an older team, and while Steph, Klay and Green can still play significant minutes, the second unit needs to be playoff-ready by April.

With Wiseman, Kuminga, Moody and others lacking in experience, it would be up to the coaching staff to manage the Big 3 minutes and give the bench enough playing time which could see the Dubs fail to finish in the top four, however. unlikely as it may seem.

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