Nekias is a fan of tall passers, switch-y bigs, and Spain pick-and-rolls. He’s always here to remind you that the best way to beat a switch is with a slip.  He has written for Bleacher Report, SB Nation, Dime, Five Reasons Sports and Miami Heat Beat. Nekias is a writer and podcaster for BasketballNews.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @NekiasNBA.

Nekias Duncan

Writer & Podcaster

Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones break down teams, players, and rumors around the NBA every week.

The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Al Horford extension (0:40), take a way-too-early look at the All-Star teams (3:00), then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (23:30).
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Going Down The Rabbit Hole

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week.

2:30 -- Kemba Walker signing
5:00 -- Teams that impressed (GSW, DET, PHI, MIA, BOS)
37:30 -- Teams that make us think (NO, DAL)
1:10:20 -- Players that impressed
1:17:49 -- Free Throws
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Southwest Stress

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to discuss his process (1:00) and bounce around the league (7:00) before capping things off with a Dunker Spot mailbag (1:11:50).
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Ten* Things With Zach Lowe

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. touch on the latest injury news, then bounce around the NBA with their weekly observations.

1:45 -- Injury news
8:45 -- Teams that impressed (SAC, LAL)
35:00 -- Teams that make us think (CHI, MIN, CLE, LAC)
1:11:40 -- Players that impressed
1:20:00 -- Players that make us think
1:25:40 -- Free Throws 
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Go Eat Something!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the Washington Mystics' head coaching change (0:55) and the latest injury news (5:15), then answer a wide range of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (13:00). We had fun with this one.
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A Wacky Switch (2022)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations from the week.

1:20 -- Jacque Vaughn thoughts
3:10 -- Teams that impressed (BKN, BOS, WAS, IND)
45:00 -- Teams that make us think (DAL, NO, MIA)
1:24:10 -- Players that impressed 
1:31:10 -- Players that make us think 
1:34:15 -- Free Throws
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808s & Pump Fakes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by David (formerly) of The IV Point Play to dig into the Phoenix Suns' hot start. 

2:00 -- Scheme changes
16:30 -- Devin Booker
32:00 -- Chris Paul
49:20 -- Wing Talk (Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson)
1:17:00 -- Deandre Ayton
1:38:00 -- Bench discussion
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Hooters With The Fellas

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then bounce around with weekly observations.

1:30 -- News items (Latricia Trammell/Wings, Kyrie Irving, Injuries)
21:10 -- Teams that impressed (ATL, TOR)
48:20 -- Teams that make us think (GSW, SAC, CHI)
1:11:40 -- Players that impressed
1:19:05 -- Players that make us think
1:24:30 -- Free Throws
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Respect The Game

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then give their first impressions of this year's rookie class.

TIMESTAMPS

0:40 -- Latest news (Christie Sides/James Harden/The Nets)
29:00 -- Paolo Banchero
38:45 -- Jabari Smith
52:45 -- Keegan Murray
1:04:20 -- Jaden Ivey
1:15:30 -- Bennedict Mathurin
1:21:30 -- Shaedon Sharpe
1:26:30 -- Jeremy Sochan
1:31:00 -- Jalen Duren
1:33:30 -- Tari Eason
1:35:40 -- Christian Braun
1:38:45 -- Rookie Mailbag (featuring Koloko/Hardy/Davis/others)
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2022-23 NBA Rookie Report: Vol. 1

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the news from the weekend, then bounce around the league with observations.

TIMESTAMPS

1:40 -- NBA news (Josh Primo, Bojan Bogdanovic, Sixers)
13:30 -- Teams That Impressed (MIL, MEM, CLE, OKC)
39:20 -- Teams that make us think (LAC, HOU)
51:40 -- Players that impressed
58:00 -- Free Throws
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Buck The Trend

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest injury news (0:45), then turn to the mailbag to answer questions about the first week-plus of games (10:45).
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NBA opening week mailbag

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Los Angeles Sparks hiring Curt Miller away from the Connecticut Sun, then give their opening week takeaways for the 2022-23 NBA season.

TIMESTAMPS

1:00 -- Curt Miller/Sparks
6:45 -- Teams that impressed (BOS, POR, PHX, MIL, SA, UTA)
43:45 -- Teams that made us think (MIA, PHI, MIN)
1:15:00 -- Players that impressed
1:20:50 -- Players that made us think
1:27:00 -- Free Throws
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NBA opening week takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Doris Burke to break down the latest news (2:30), discuss her process (36:45), and make way-too-early season predictions (1:09:20) before ending with a mailbag (1:34:00).
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2022-23 NBA season prediction time with Doris Burke

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up their division preview series with the Southwest Division (DAL/HOU/MEM/NO/SA). 

TIMESTAMPS

1:40 -- Dallas Mavericks
35:10 -- Houston Rockets
1:06:30 -- Memphis Grizzlies
1:29:40 -- New Orleans Pelicans
1:53:00 -- San Antonio Spurs
2:15:45 -- Division and Player ranking (10)
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2022-23 NBA Southwest Division Preview

TIMESTAMPS

0:30 -- Atlanta Hawks
38:30 -- Charlotte Hornets
1:07:20 -- Miami Heat
1:55:10 -- Orlando Magic
2:15:10 -- Washington Wizards
2:42:40 -- Division & player ranking (10)
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2022-23 NBA Southeast Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the play of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, then preview the Pacific Division.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:00 -- Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama thoughts
24:20 -- Golden State Warriors
49:40 -- LA Clippers
1:26:30 -- LA Lakers
1:57:45 -- Phoenix Suns
2:37:10 -- Sacramento Kings
3:03:45 -- Division + Player ranking (10)
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2022-23 NBA Pacific Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give early preseason takeaways, discuss the latest NBA news, then preview the Central Division. 

TIMESTAMPS
1:40 -- Preseason thoughts
9:30 -- Northwest Division rankings (we forgot last episode)
12:40 -- Contract news
19:20 -- Chicago Bulls
47:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers
1:13:40 -- Detroit Pistons
1:39:30 -- Indiana Pacers
2:01:00 -- Milwaukee Bucks
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2022-23 NBA Central Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Northwest Division.

1:45 -- Trade talk
7:30 -- Denver Nuggets
45:15 -- Minnesota Timberwolves
1:15:00 -- Oklahoma City Thunder
1:46:15 -- Portland Trail Blazers
2:10:00 -- Utah Jazz
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2022-23 NBA Northwest Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Media Day takeaways, then preview the Atlantic Division. 

2:10 -- Media Day thoughts
14:40 -- Boston Celtics
46:20 -- Brooklyn Nets
1:15:00 -- New York Knicks 
1:39:10 -- Philadelphia 76ers
2:06:45 -- Toronto Raptors
2:33:20 -- Top 10 players + prediction
2:37:40 -- Free Throws
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2022-23 NBA Atlantic Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Team USA's win over Belgium, discuss the latest NBA news, then close things out with a mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS
1:00 -- Aces parade
5:00 -- USA-Belgium
12:00 -- Robert Sarver
14:30 -- Pistons-Jazz trade
25:00 -- Injury news (Lonzo Ball, Robert Williams III, Kawhi Leonard)
31:30 -- Ime Udoka
41:30 -- Mailbag/Free Throws
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#YouCantDoThat

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the WNBA Finals (2:30), catch up on the latest news (34:30), then close things out with mailbag questions (1:00:00) and Free Throws (1:32:00).
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#BWTGH

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals (2:00) before closing things out with questions and free throws (49:00).
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Connecticut sent you?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Connecticut Sun's Game 5 victory over the Chicago Sky, then preview the WNBA Finals between the Sun and the Las Vegas Aces.

TIMESTAMPS

0:25 -- Sun-Sky wrap-up
21:00 -- Aces-Storm wrap-up
32:00 -- Aces-Sun preview
50:20 -- Mailbag

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The foul trouble episode

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss a gritty Game 3 between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun (1:10), recap an instant classic between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (19:45), then close things out with Free Throws (57:30). 
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Storm of the Century

In a jam-packed episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. analyze the Donovan Mitchell trade (1:10), react to the latest WNBA award announcements (29:00), and give their Game 2 reactions to Sun-Sky (46:35) and Storm-Aces (1:03:00) before closing things out with Free Throws (1:26:40).
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'They'll always find better than you'

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Most Improved Player results (1:30), give their Game 1 reactions for Aces-Storm (7:20) and Sky-Sun (38:00), then end things with Free Throws (1:02:10).
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Just wanted it more

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to break down the second round of the WNBA Playoffs.

TIMESTAMPS

1:00 -- Lakers-Jazz trade

10:40 -- Chet Holmgren injury

14:40 -- WNBA awards 

16:30 -- New York Liberty wrap-up

26:40 -- Dallas Wings wrap-up

34:30 -- Sky-Sun preview

48:00 -- Aces-Storm preview
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The Apology Pod

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Game 1 takeaways from the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
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WNBA Game 1 takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler of WNBA.com to discuss his award selections (16:20), as well as preview the first round of the WNBA playoffs (1:26:20).
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Christmas In August

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss Bill Russell's jersey being retired league-wide (2:30), what's coming in Laker Land (6:00), and the latest WNBA injury news (12:50). They close things out with questions from the mailbag (29:20) and Free Throws (1:07:40). 
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Hold On A Minute, Playa

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. discuss Kevin Durant's ultimatum (2:10), recap the latest in the W (22:05), then cap things off with Free Throws (1:05:00).
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The Ultimatum

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Washington Mystics play-by-play broadcaster Meghan McPeak for a Mystics deep dive (1:15) and mailbag (1:09:25).
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Cloud 9 with Meghan McPeak

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. pay homage to the late Bill Russell (3:10), dish on tampering (6:50), recap the weekend in the WNBA (13:10), then wrap things up with Free Throws (42:35).
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A whole tractor though?!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news (1:50), discuss Liz Cambage's departure from the Los Angeles Sparks (10:15), recap the Commissioner's Cup championship (27:40), then answer questions from the mailbag (49:30).
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Contract Divorce Court

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest Kevin Durant rumor (1:45), recap the latest in the WNBA (15:20), then close things out with the Free Throw segment (54:40).
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The Shameless Episode

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk all things Seattle Storm (1:00) before opening the Dunker Spot mailbag (35:00).
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A Storm is brewing

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Summer League champs (5:10), recap the latest transaction news (13:10), bounce around the W (28:20), then close things out with the return of the Free Throw segment (59:25). 
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The (Ken)Rich Get Richer

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap WNBA All-Star Weekend (3:00), dig into the second-half storylines they'll be following (30:50), discuss the NBA's latest transaction news (42:10), and then give takeaways from the Las Vegas portion of Summer League (1:03:35).
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Takes & Trophies

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces (2:10), discuss the Skylar Diggins-Smith trade rumor (16:10), recap recent offseason movement in the NBA (26:25), then dish on Summer League play (47:10). 
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Summer, Summer, Summertime

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the WNBA (2:15), go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season (28:35), then break down the recent trades and signings in the NBA (1:05:20).

TIMESTAMPS

2:15 -- Sparks-Mercury 

11:45 -- Minnesota Lynx

20:30 -- Dallas Wings

28:35 -- Midseason awards

1:05:20 -- Rudy Gobert trade

1:31:25 -- Malcolm Brodgon trade

1:36:30 -- Kevin Huerter/Justin Holiday trade

1:43:55 -- Free Agency thoughts
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WNBA midseason award check-in

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dish on the WNBA All-Star reserves (2:20), recap Tina Charles' debut with the Seattle Storm (7:15), discuss Utah's hiring of Will Hardy (11:10), then dig into the craziness of NBA free agency (14:40).
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Respectfully messy

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Tina Charles situation, check-in on WNBA contenders, recap the NBA Draft, and react to John Wall's buyout and signing plans.

TIMESTAMPS

2:30 -- Tina Charles discussion

11:00 -- Contender check-in

30:10 -- Rookie of the Year discussion

38:00 -- Nets discussion

45:20 -- Hornets/Steve Clifford reunion

50:30 -- John Wall discussion

1:00:00 -- NBA Draft recap

1:18:10 -- Dejounte Murray discussion


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Al Jefferson was a PROBLEM

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, Tag The Roll) and Jake Rosen (Cerebro Sports, Tag The Roll) to dig into the 2022 NBA draft class.

TIMESTAMPS

2:10 — WNBA discussion

25:20 — Scouting philosophy 

52:15 — Guards

1:28:30 — Wings

1:52:00 — Frontcourt
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Tag The Roll

<p>Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their final thoughts of the 2021-22 season (0:30), examine the Christian Wood trade (45:00), then bounce around (52:40).</p>

Y'all Gon' Get This Title

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. offer takeaways from the WNBA's weekend and early All-Star voting (2:05), then react to Golden State's 104-94 win over the Boston Celtics (26:00). 
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#BigMaple

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the Golden State Warriors' series-tying 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics (1:00), then react to the Charlotte Hornets hiring Kenny Atkinson (36:00).


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Steph Flurry

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest WNBA news (1:10), then dig into Game 3 of the NBA Finals (12:30).

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Give Me Liberty + Game 3 Reaction

Before breaking down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes to talk all things defense.

TIMESTAMPS

0:50 -- Brittney Sykes conversation + WNBA check-in

43:20 -- Celtics-Warriors

1:29:20 -- NBA news (Jazz, Suns/Ayton)

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Brittney Sykes + NBA Finals Game 2 thoughts

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Boston Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

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Al Scoreford

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give WNBA takeaways from the weekend (1:35), salute the Miami Heat for their run (29:20), then preview the NBA Finals (46:00).

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2022 NBA Finals preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts, then answer mailbag questions about each Conference Finals series.

TIMESTAMPS

2:00 -- Heat-Celtics

37:20 -- Warriors-Mavericks

1:07:30 -- General/WNBA mailbag
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Conference Finals mailbag

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the WNBA, then check in on the Conference Finals.

TIMESTAMPS

1:40 -- WNBA Discussion (Aces, Mercury, Sky, Mystics, Wings)

13:45 -- Tim Connelly to the Wolves

17:25 -- Heat-Celtics

39:10 -- Warriors-Mavericks

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Show up & blow out

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler of WNBA.com to discuss the early portion of the WNBA season, then discuss the NBA's All-Rookie teams and conference finals matchups.

TIMESTAMPS

1:05 -- WNBA discussion 

26:30 -- All-Rookie discussion

38:20 -- Heat-Celtics

1:02:10 -- Warriors-Mavericks

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Herb Your Enthusiasm

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's JJ Redick to break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.

TIMESTAMPS

4:30 -- Bucks send-off

18:20 -- Suns send-off

31:10 -- Heat-Celtics

51:35 -- Warriors-Mavericks

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Young Man & The Three

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Atlanta Dream's hot start, say goodbye to the Philadelphia 76ers, and bounce around the other second-round series.

TIMESTAMPS

1:35 -- Award Talk (Executive of the Year)

4:20 -- WNBA talk (COVID, Lynx, Dream, Mystics)

22:50 -- Heat-Sixers

48:40 -- Celtics-Bucks

1:13:20 -- Grizzlies-Warriors

1:21:30 -- Suns-Mavs

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Dream and Nightmares

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their WNBA opening weekend takes, then check in on the second round of the NBA playoffs.

TIMESTAMPS

1:20 -- Awards talk (MVP, COY)

8:10 -- WNBA opening weekend thoughts

18:00 -- Bucks-Celtics

42:45 -- Heat-Sixers

1:11:10 -- Suns-Mavericks

1:30:25 -- Warriors-Grizzlies

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Second round check-in

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to discuss the second round of the playoffs, as well as preview the upcoming WNBA season.

TIMESTAMPS

3:40 -- Dillon Brooks discussion

9:30 -- Ben Simmons discussion

14:00 -- Suns-Mavericks 

27:35 -- Grizzlies-Warriors

43:45 -- Bucks-Celtics

54:35 -- Heat-Celtics

1:03:10 -- WNBA discussion

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Around the W(orld) with Monica McNutt

For the 100th episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Game 1 takeaways from Round 2.

TIME STAMPS

0:50 -- Saying goodbye (Wolves + Jazz thoughts)

14:45 -- Heat/Sixers

32:50 -- Bucks/Celtics

55:50 -- Warriors/Grizzlies

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Keeping It 100

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the remaining first-round series, then preview the (confirmed) second-round matchups.

TIMESTAMPS

1:40 -- Sixers/Raptors wrap-up

12:25 -- Suns/Pelicans wrap-up

18:40 -- Heat/Hawks wrap-up

25:20 -- Warriors/Nuggets wrap-up

30:20 -- Bucks/Bulls wrap-up

34:00 -- Grizzlies-Wolves

47:10 -- Jazz-Mavericks

54:10 -- Celtics-Bucks preview

1:09:40 -- Heat-Sixers preview

1:24:40 -- Suns vs Jazz/Mavs

1:32:30 -- Warriors vs Grizzlies/Wolves
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Prepping for Round Two

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. say goodbye to the Brooklyn Nets, then check in on the other first-round series. 

TIMESTAMPS

2:05 -- Award talk (Ja Morant MIP)

6:30 -- Nets/Celtics wrap-up + Stan Van Gundy discussion

30:00 -- Pelicans-Suns

43:00 -- Mavs-Jazz

55:20 -- Wolves-Grizzlies

1:10:40 -- Raptors-Sixers

1:22:20 -- Nuggets-Warriors

1:30:10 -- Bulls-Bucks

1:34:50 -- Hawks-Heat

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#BigSweep

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around with thoughts for each first-round series.

TIME STAMPS

2:00 -- Grizzlies-Wolves

8:30 -- Raptors-Sixers 

17:15 -- Bulls-Bucks

33:20 -- Celtics-Nets

54:00 -- Heat-Hawks

1:02:40 -- Pelicans-Suns

1:12:40 -- Jazz-Mavs

1:21:40 -- Nuggets-Warriors

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First-round check-in

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the opening weekend of the playoffs.

0:25 -- Awards talk

3:40 -- Raptors-Sixers

19:50 -- Jazz-Mavericks

34:55 -- Warriors-Nuggets

52:15 -- Wolves-Grizzlies

1:05:10 -- Heat-Hawks

1:16:00 -- Celtics-Nets

1:32:10 -- Bucks-Bulls

1:41:40 -- Suns-Pelicans

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Game 1 reactions

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. say goodbye to the Hornets and Spurs, then preview the rest of the play-in and playoff matchups.

2:50 -- Spurs/Hornets thoughts 

13:30 -- Pelicans-Clippers (+ Suns thoughts)

28:30 -- Hawks-Cavs (+ Heat thoughts)

44:40 -- Nets-Celtics

1:06:50 -- Wolves-Grizzlies

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Play-In Weigh-In Pt. 2

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the first play-in games, then take stock of the 3-6 and 4-5 playoff series.

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2:45 -- Frank Vogel/Lakers

5:40 -- Cavs-Nets

21:05 -- Clippers-Wolves

36:45 -- Hornets-Hawks

50:15 -- Spurs-Pelicans

1:00:50 -- Bulls-Bucks

1:15:40 -- Nuggets-Warriors

1:34:50 -- Raptors-Sixers

1:56:15 -- Jazz-Mavericks

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Play-In Weigh-In

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their (unofficial) award picks for the 2021-22 season.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:10 -- Raptors-Sixers thoughts

6:20 -- Coach of the Year

12:55 -- Most Improved Player

18:40 -- Sixth Man of the Year

21:55 -- Rookie of the Year

33:30 -- MVP

44:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year

51:30 -- All-NBA teams

56:50 -- All-Defensive teams

 1:01:15 -- All-Rookie

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Ethical Awards

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Lady Gamecocks for their championship journey, then discuss the most pressing questions heading into this year's NBA playoffs.

TIMESTAMPS

1:25 -- South Carolina Gamecocks love

6:35 -- Phoenix Suns

13:40 -- Memphis Grizzlies

24:35 -- Golden State Warriors

33:30 -- Dallas Mavericks

38:20 -- Denver Nuggets

43:00 -- Utah Jazz

56:45 -- Los Angeles Clippers

1:00:15 -- Miami Heat

1:09:25 -- Milwaukee Bucks

1:18:00 -- Philadelphia 76ers

1:24:15 -- Chicago Bulls

1:29:00 -- Toronto Raptors

1:33:10 -- Brooklyn Nets

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Full Court Press(ing Questions)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the overtime thriller between the Bucks and Nets, then give their lasting thoughts on the teams outside of the play-in races. 

TIMESTAMPS

4:20 -- Bucks-Nets thoughts

19:05 -- Clippers-Jazz (Paul George debut)

26:40 -- New York Knicks

40:05 -- Washington Wizards

52:05 -- Indiana Pacers

1:12:00 -- Orlando Magic

1:22:10 -- Detroit Pistons

1:31:25 -- Sacramento Kings

1:37:25 -- Portland Trail Blazers

1:42:25 -- Oklahoma City Thunder

1:49:20 -- Houston Rockets

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Views from the bottom

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a few playoff/play-in races after a weekend of important games.

TIMESTAMPS

1:40 -- NCAA Tournament takeaways 

7:40 -- West Play-in (Spurs, Lakers, Pelicans, Wolves)

29:10 -- East Play-in (Hornets/Nets, Cleveland)

43:45 -- Contender check-in (Suns/Sixers, Heat, Celtics, Bucks)  

1:27:00 -- Free Throws

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Is everyone okay?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by The Ringer's Seerat Sohi to answer questions about the MVP race, Boston's impenetrable defense (or is it?) and much more from the Dunker Spot Mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

1:10 -- Kyrie Irving's back full time

4:40 -- Miami Heat sideline fiasco

9:30 -- Mailbag 

1:23:35 -- Free Throw segment 

· The McDonald’s All American Games are where hype becomes legacy.
· These players are high school athletes today, but they’ll be household names tomorrow. James Harden, Anthony Davis, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart are all McDAAG alumni.
· This is a big year – the games are back on for the first time since 2019, and returning to their many-time host city of Chicago, celebrating 45 years of legacy and commitment to high school basketball.
· Tune into the games on Tuesday, March 29. The Girls game starts at 6:30p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the boys game begins at 9pm ET on ESPN.
· Catch the games live on March 29 and Jam Fest on March 28, both at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.

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In the conversation

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Imman Adan (Dishes & Dimes, Yahoo Sports Canada) to talk about the surging, yet confusing Toronto Raptors.

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What are the Raptors?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their initial March Madness thoughts, then dig into the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

1:25 -- recent NBA scoring surge

5:05 -- early March Madness thoughts

10:15 -- Injury news (Stephen Curry, John Collins)

25:00 -- Mailbag

1:09:40 -- Free Throw segment

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Mailbag Madness

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a pair of title hopefuls, then answer questions from the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

8:45 — Warriors discussion

24:50 — Nets discussion

44:30 — Mailbag

1:15:40 — Free Throws

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Chasing Dubs

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Sabreena Merchant of SB Nation to talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and the latest in women's basketball.

TIMESTAMPS

1:30 -- Russell Westbrook discussion

8:20 -- Los Angeles Clippers deep dive

58:00 -- WBB talk (WNBA free agency; POY race + March Madness favorites)

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Clips Ahoy!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations.

TIMESTAMPS:

4:10 -- Jarrett Allen/Cleveland thoughts

7:55 -- Victor Oladipo's debut

17:45 -- Teams that impressed (DET, NOP, BOS, MIA)

41:20 -- Teams that make you go "hmmmm" (PHI, TOR, CHI, MIL)

1:04:30 -- Players that impressed

1:09:20 -- Mailbag

1:33:40 -- Free Throw segment

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NBA Jam-balaya

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature of the Western Conference.

TIMESTAMPS: 

3:10 -- Phoenix Suns 

21:40 -- Golden State Warriors

39:20 -- Memphis Grizzlies

57:50 -- Utah Jazz

1:16:20 -- Dallas Mavericks

1:33:50 -- Denver Nuggets

1:44:50 -- Play-in thoughts

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Best in the West

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature of the Eastern Conference.

TIME STAMPS 

3:45 -- Transaction talk (DeAndre Jordan, DJ Augustin, Wenyen Gabriel)

8:00 -- Miami Heat

24:40 -- Chicago Bulls

38:55 -- Philadelphia 76ers

56:55 -- Milwaukee Bucks

1:11:30 -- Cleveland Cavaliers

1:16:50 -- Boston Celtics 

1:25:25 -- Brooklyn Nets

1:40:50 -- Play-in thoughts

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Beasts of the East

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by coach Gibson Pyper (Half Court Hoops) to talk all things offense.

TIMESTAMPS

3:00 -- Injury discussion (Anthony Davis, Chris Paul, Zion Williamson)
16:15 -- All-Star Weekend recap
40:10 -- General offense thoughts/trends/pet peeves
52:20 -- Teams that have impressed (CHI, DAL, CLE, SAC, ATL, MIA, CHA, PHX, MIN, UTA)
1:12:45 -- Teams that have disappointed (HOU, NYK, TOR, LAL, GSW)
1:34:00 -- Top 10 offensive players this season

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The Offense Episode

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. answer questions from the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS

0:45 -- All-Star replacement discussion

4:20 -- Goran Dragic/buyout market discussion

11:20 -- New arrivals 

18:55 -- Mailbag segment

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Rank 'em live

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down every trade from Deadline Week.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:05 -- Domantas Sabonis' debut

7:45 -- Harden/Simmons trade

49:00 -- KZ Okpala/OKC trade

50:20 -- UTA/POR/SA trade

54:10 -- SAC/MIL/DET/LAC trade

1:07:50 -- TOR/SA trade

1:14:00 -- SA/BOS trade

1:19:15 -- PHX/IND + PHX/WAS trade

1:23:25 -- CHA/WAS trade

1:26:40 -- WAS/DAL trade

1:34:10 -- BOS/HOU trade

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Trading Places

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest trades in the WNBA and NBA, then bounce around with general observations.

TIMESTAMPS:

1:15 -- LA Sparks discussion

8:00 -- Clips/Blazers trade 

15:05 -- Cavs/Pacers trade

25:45 -- All-Star replacements

29:00 -- Teams that impressed (BOS/NO/MIN)

56:10 -- Teams that make you go "hmmmm" (LAL/NYK/CHA)

1:12:20 -- Players that impressed

1:22:40 -- Free Throw segment

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Tricks of the Trade

In this mega-episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest WNBA news, react to the All-Star reserve picks, then bounce around the league with observations.

TIMESTAMPS

1:00 -- WNBA conversation

15:10 -- All-Star reserve discussion

33:30 -- Philadelphia Sixers discussion

52:40 -- Denver Nuggets discussion

1:15:00 -- Brooklyn Nets discussion

1:42:20 -- Rookie talk, beginning with Jalen Suggs (ORL)

1:48:35 -- Ayo Dosunmu (CHI)

1:53:15 -- Warriors talk (Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody)

2:01:40 -- Zhaire Williams (MEM)

2:05:50 -- Isaiah Jackson (IND)

2:08:00 -- Free Throw segment

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Reserve Your Enthusiasm

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the All-Star starters being announced, give their thoughts on the new Rising Stars Challenge, then answer questions from the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:15 -- All-Star game discussion

22:50 -- Rising Stars discussion

31:20 -- Mailbag 

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Hey now, you're an All-Star

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. tap into the latest WNBA free agency news, discuss Ayoka Lee's 61-point performance and then bounce around the NBA with general observations.

TIMESTAMPS
2:15 - WNBA free agency discussion
5:50 -- Ayoka Lee discussion 
9:00 -- Grayson Allen/Wes Matthews discussion
18:30 -- Anthony Davis discussion
25:25 -- Teams that impressed (PHX, CHA, ATL, MIN)
59:20 -- Teams that make you go "hmmmm" (GSW, WAS, TOR)
1:22:10 -- Players that impressed
1:30:10 -- Free Throw segment 

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What's the buzz?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season.

TIMESTAMPS
4:30 -- Injury discussion (Kevin Durant's MCL, Draymond Green's calf/back issue, Lonzo Ball's meniscus)
18:15 -- Lakers discussion
34:20 -- Awards discussion, starting with Coach of the Year
41:20 -- Most Improved Player + Rookie of the Year
49:40 -- DPOY + All-Defense update
53:00 -- All-Rookie Teams
59:50 -- All-NBA Teams
1:10:00 -- Sixth Man of the Year
1:15:00 -- MVP
1:21:00 -- Free Throw segment

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Midseason award check-in

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated to discuss the release of his new book, "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the New York Knicks", as well as the contending status of the Chicago Bulls.

TIMESTAMPS
7:30 -- Chris talks about the book -- how it came together, favorite anecdotes, and more.
57:30 -- Chicago Bulls discussion

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Blood in the Garden

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into all things defense: schemes, pet peeves, standouts and more.

TIMESTAMPS
2:15 -- Injury news (Paul George, Damian Lillard)
5:45 -- Trade talk (Bol Bol back to Denver; Cam Reddish to New York)
14:40 -- All-Star vote update
24:20 -- General defense thoughts/trends/pet peeves
38:30 -- Teams that have impressed (MIL, GSW, MIA and more)
1:12:30 -- Teams that have disappointed (LAL, NYK, SAC and more)
1:23:20 -- Awards talk (DPOY, All-Defensive teams)
1:36:40 -- Mailbag
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First Team All-Defense

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the pod's one-year anniversary with a live episode + mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS
5:40 -- Klay Thompson debut thoughts
12:30 -- Damian Lillard discussion
19:25 -- Bol Bol/Rodney McGruder trade thoughts
27:10 -- Teams that have impressed (MEM, MIA, DAL)
39:30 -- Utah Jazz discussion
45:00 -- Sixers shoutout 
49:00 -- Boston Celtics discussion
1:11:30 -- Note on the Brooklyn Nets (+ playoff tier talk)
1:20:00 -- Mailbag + free throw segment
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Happy Anniversary to The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their third round of takes on this year's rookie class.

TIMESTAMPS
0:40 -- All-Star voting discussion 
18:40 -- 10-day contract + Kawhi Leonard discussion
32:00 -- Kyrie Irving discussion
35:30 -- Cade Cunningham update
47:45 -- Jalen Green update
58:00 -- Evan Mobley update
1:03:55 -- Scottie Barnes update
1:11:00 -- Josh Giddey update
1:19:30 -- Franz Wagner update
1:26:20 -- Davion Mitchell update
1:31:30 -- Herb Jones update
1:37:15 -- Omer Yurtseven discussion
1:43:45 -- Aaron Wiggins discussion
1:46:45 -- Rookie mailbag
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Rookie Report, Vol.3

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Becky Hammon/Aces partnership, then bounce around the NBA with observations.
TIMESTAMPS
1:30 -- Becky Hammon discussion
7:40 -- Kevin Porter Jr./Christian Wood discussion
14:00 -- Jerami Grant discussion
21:05 -- Kyrie Irving/Klay Thompson discussion
24:40 -- Teams that impressed (MEM, CHI, GSW/PHX/UTA, MIA, OKC)
53:50 -- Teams that make us go "hmmmm" (DAL, POR, LAL)
1:07:35 -- Players that impressed
1:24:00 -- Free throw segment
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New Year, Same Vibes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. closeout 2021 with a live mailbag episode.
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Live on Stage

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Christmas games, then give their early thoughts on this year's All-Star teams.

TIMESTAMPS
0:55 -- Russell Westbrook discussion
10:10 -- Hawks-Knicks discussion
20:00 -- Celtics-Bucks discussion
36:55 -- Warriors-Suns discussion
54:10 -- Nets-Lakers discussion
1:06:30 -- Mavericks-Jazz discussion
1:17:30 -- All-Star discussion
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NBA All-Star Check-In

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Christmas Day slate of games, then answer questions from the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS
7:00 -- Hawks-Knicks discussion
23:05 -- Celtics-Bucks discussion
40:40 -- Warriors-Suns discussion
48:45 -- Nets-Lakers discussion
58:30 -- Mavericks-Jazz discussion
1:05:20 -- Mailbag segment
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Holiday Hoops

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Jason Maples and Kings of the Temple of Hoop podcast to bounce around the NBA.

TIMESTAMPS:
2:00 -- thoughts on NBA's roster changes due to COVID
12:20 -- Los Angeles Lakers deep dive
1:03:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves conversation
1:21:35 -- New Orleans Pelicans discussion
1:39:05 -- MVP discussion
1:47:05 -- Favorites in each conference
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Enter the Temple

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest Zion Williamson update, the Isaiah Thomas signing, then answer questions from the mailbag.

TIME STAMPS
1:15 -- Zion Williamson discussion
4:00 -- Isaiah Thomas discussion
8:00 -- Mailbag questions
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Bring I.T. On

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the current COVID outbreak around the league, then bounce around with weekly observations.

TIMESTAMPS
1:30 -- Chicago Bulls/COVID discussion
10:20 -- Teams that impressed (CLE, MEM, HOU)
55:55 -- Teams that make us go "hmmmm" (SAC, PHI)
1:08:50 -- Players that have impressed
1:18:50 -- Players we'd like to see more from
1:24:30 -- Free Throw Segment (random questions)
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CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows (SB Nation) to talk all things Indiana Pacers.
TIMESTAMPS
2:20 -- Rebuild/Trade rumor discussion (Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner, Caris LeVert)
27:45 -- Malcolm Brogdon discussion
42:30 -- Chris Duarte discussion
48:00 -- Bench discussion
56:10 -- Mailbag
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Keeping Pace with Caitlin Cooper

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the early season contenders in each conference.

TIMESTAMPS
0:55 -- News around the NBA 
17:20 -- Phoenix Suns discussion
27:40 -- Golden State Warriors discussion
42:05 -- Utah Jazz discussion
50:30 -- Teams to watch
56:00 -- Chicago Bulls discussion
1:07:40 -- Brooklyn Nets discussion
1:22:25 -- Milwaukee Bucks discussion
1:36:40 -- Teams to watch
1:45:25 -- Players that have impressed
1:51:40 -- Free Throw segment
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