Teyana Taylor says Iman Shumpert's playing dirty in their divorce war, claiming he's slowly shutting down all the utilities in the home where she lives with their 2 children ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.
In a new court filing, Teyana's attorney says she woke up this month in the Georgia home they used to share, only to discover the WiFi and cable was cut off, and one day later, the water stopped running ... and she's fully laying blame on Iman.
GettyAccording to the docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Iman moved out back in October, and shortly thereafter, Iman's brother -- who handles his personal affairs -- told Teyana, Iman intended to shut off the power.
Since then, she claims Iman hasn't paid a cent of child support, or covered any of the kids' expenses ... including food and clothing costs.
Gallery Family Photos Launch Gallery Getty/InstagramWith the water, cable and WiFi now gone, Teyana's attorney says they're concerned he's going to follow through and cut off the gas and electricity.
On top of that, Teyana claims Iman left her holding the bag on $200K worth of home renovations he started 3 years ago.
Play video content TMZ INVESTIGATESIn the docs, she says Iman told her his money is tied up in investments, and proposed she cover the cost and he would reimburse her -- but she's yet to see a penny from him.
Mind you, it's not like Teyana can't afford to turn on any utilities that get shut off -- she's clearly got the cash to handle that, but her attorney's court filing makes it clear ... this is about holding Iman accountable.
Since their divorce is pending, Teyana's attorney points out the court put a standing order in place ... meaning both parties are supposed to maintain the status quo on their home and finances until the divorce is finalized.
Gallery Happier Times Launch Gallery GettyShe wants the judge to hold Iman in contempt for violating that order, and also force him to start coughing up monthly child support.
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Draymond Green Suspensions Led To Team USA Snub ... Says Grant Hill
1/24/2024 1:33 PM PTGetty Composite
Draymond Green won't be going for gold with Team USA at the Paris Olympics ... and his recent suspensions played a factor in the decision -- this according to Grant Hill, who says the Golden State Warriors star needs to focus on himself this summer.
41 pros were announced as potential candidates to suit up for the Red, White and Blue at that 2024 Games on Tuesday ... and only 12 of those guys will make the final cut.
Surprisingly, Green -- a two-time gold medalist and one of the best forwards in the NBA right now -- wasn't listed ... and Hill, who became Team USA basketball's managing director in 2021, explained why that's the case.
"We all understand and certainly have great respect and sensitivity to this particular period in his career and he’s working through some things both on and off the court," the former NBA star said on Wednesday.
IMAGN"We at USA Basketball, we want to support him on his journey. We just didn’t feel that playing over the summer gives him the best opportunity to do what he needs to do."
Green is fresh off an indefinite suspension (12 games) after smacking Suns center Jusuf Nurkić in the face during a game in December.
Just one month prior, Green was suspended five games for putting Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert in a headlock while trying to defend his teammate Klay Thompson.
APGreen is no stranger to controversy ... but the 33-year-old said ahead of his return he will try to remove the "antics" out of his game.
"It's not on changing who I am completely," Green told the media earlier this month.
"You don't change the spots on a leopard. It's just not gonna happen and I'm not going to try to set some unrealistic expectation of like who is this person going to be. It's not real and that's not sustainable."
Gallery Draymond Green On The Court Launch Gallery GettySome players named in the Olympic pool include Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Trae Young and Damian Lillard ... but whoever makes the final roster will have to do it without Draymond.
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Common Michael Jordan Insulted My Game ... Fueled Me to Win MVP!!!
1/24/2024 10:17 AM PTGetty | Netflix
Common didn't let a negative scouting report from Michael Jordan, of all people, mess up his hoops game ... in fact, the versatile rapper used the criticism and ended up snagging an MVP trophy.
The Chicago-born MC was on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" when he recalled MJ throwing salt on his game after his performance in the 2010 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.
Common says he thought he actually played well, and was trying for the MVP -- but Jordan saw it much differently.
GettyCommon says when he linked with MJ at the Brand Jordan after-party, his hoop dreams deflated a bit as the GOAT himself told him verbatim ..."Stick to rapping and acting.'"
Fast forward to 2020, Common ... a little older and wiser didn't pack it in after MJ's insults, and won 2020's celebrity game MVP with a well-rounded stat line of 10 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST and 4 STL. He did also stick with rapping and acting ... and both have worked out really well.
Play video content TMZ INVESTIGATESSo, Jordan wasn't ALL wrong!
Common performed at the opening of the ASG where Kawhi Leonard did his impression of him. Can't say Mike's ever done that!!!
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Russell Westbrook Nails 3-Pointer With One Shoe!!!
1/24/2024 6:44 AM PTCourtesy of NBA
Russell Westbrook's three-pointer in the Clippers' win over the Lakers was a shoo-in for highlight of the night honors ... 'cause the NBA star nailed the jumper with just one sneaker!!
The wild play went down in the final minute of the first quarter of the Battle of L.A. at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday ... when Brodie's Jordan Brand kick came loose during an offensive possession.
Westbrook tried to squeeze his shoe back on while keeping his dribble alive at the same time ... but once he started to get pressure from Lakers guard Jarred Vanderbilt, he decided to ditch it on the sideline.
Russell Westbrook sinks the 3-pointer while SHOELESS 🤯#NBARivalsWeek
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Despite the wardrobe malfunction, the former MVP didn't give up on the chance to score -- pulling up from behind the arc and draining a beautiful trey.
It didn't stop there -- Westbrook rushed back on defense after the bucket ... and in the meantime, Clippers coach Ty Lue grabbed his shoe and put it on the scorer's table.
Courtesy of NBAOnce the next dead ball came around, Westbrook reunited with his right sneaker ... and the game went on without any other issues.
The three ball was one of many big plays for the Clippers -- Kawhi Leonard and James Harden led the way as the home team beat up on the LeBron James-less Lakers ... coming away with the 127-116 win.
Play video content TMZ INVESTIGATESWestbrook had 16 points on the night ... but the shoeless three was by far the most impressive bucket.
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Milwaukee Bucks Fire Adrian Griffin
1/23/2024 11:59 AM PTGetty
Adrian Griffin's time in Milwaukee is over -- the Bucks just fired their head coach after less than a year on the job ... despite having the second-best record in the league.
Multiple reports confirmed the move on Tuesday ... just hours after Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. beat the Detroit Pistons, 122-113.
GettyIt is a bit of a head-scratching move to some ... as the Bucks currently sit at second in the Eastern Conference with a 30-13 record. Others believe the writing was on the wall, as Griffin -- a former Seton Hall star and NBA player -- appeared to be a bad fit with the current roster.
Joe Prunty is expected to take on interim coaching duties for now ... and there are rumblings the team will look for a veteran coach like Doc Rivers to take the reins permanently.
GettyIt's a quick turnaround for the organization -- it just introduced Griffin as Mike Budenholzer's replacement in June 2023.
Whoever takes over in Milwaukee will have one of the most talented squads in the league ... with stars like Giannis, Damian Lillard and Kris Middleton.
Rivers won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 ... and the partnership would make sense, as it's clear the Bucks are looking to add to their ring collection.
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Kevin Durant Stunned After Embiid Drops 70 ... 'S***!!!'
1/23/2024 6:51 AM PTPlay video content 70???
Kevin Durant was utterly shocked after finding out about Joel Embiid's career night ... hilariously reacting in real time as he praised the Philadelphia 76ers superstar's 70-point outing.
K.D. -- who dropped 43 in the Phoenix Suns' 115-113 win over the Chicago Bulls -- met with reporters after his own great performance ... and he gave an unfiltered response when asked about the 29-year-old center's stat line against the San Antonio Spurs.
"70?! He had 70?! S***," K.D. said in disbelief ... while also giving Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns props for his 62 points against the Charlotte Hornets.
GettyThe question was centered around the current state of the NBA ... and after Durant wrapped his head around Embiid's offensive clinic, he gave a thoughtful take.
"The skill level in this league is insane and actually the coaching, the schemes on offense is insane," K.D. said. "You seen so many different sets being run for bigs to get threes."
"Coaches are being way more creative to put their best players in great positions to get those numbers and you got shooters all around the floor, you got penetrators. I mean, this is the peak of basketball, in my opinion."
"It's insane what we got going on."
GettyEmbiid finished his night with 70 points (a Sixers franchise record), 18 rebounds and five assists ... and his teammates went nuts for him in the locker room to celebrate the accomplishment.
POV: you're in the locker room after @JoelEmbiid drops 70 pic.twitter.com/EMVZtnHh9a
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 23, 2024 @sixersJoel became just the ninth player in league history to ever drop at least 70 in a game ... and it just so happened to go down on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors.
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Golden State Warriors Honoring Dejan Milojević W/ Shirts ... 1 Week After Death
1/22/2024 2:52 PM PTPlay video content A VERY DIFFICULT WEEK
The Golden State Warriors will wear all-black T-shirts this week to pay tribute to Dejan Milojević in the wake of the assistant coach's tragic passing.
Steve Kerr debuted the tee at a press conference on Monday afternoon ... and you can see it features Milojević's initials inside of a heart as well as the word "BRATE" -- which means "brother" in Serbian.
Kerr said his team has been devastated and heartbroken since Milojević suffered a fatal medical emergency on Jan. 16 while at a team dinner in Salt Lake City ... telling reporters this past week has been "hard to describe."
Warriors back on the practice court and will hold first media availability since the tragic passing of Coach Dejan Milojević #DubNation #NBA pic.twitter.com/eyidqMpQFJ
— Chris Alvarez (@CAlvarezABC7) January 22, 2024 @CAlvarezABC7"It's just the saddest thing I have been a part of in the NBA where we lose someone who's so close to us and then, more importantly, seeing his family suffer," Kerr said.
Kerr, however, praised Milojević's former Serbian teams, Mega and Partizan, for honoring Dejan during their game Monday.
DEJAN MILOJEVIĆ.🕊️🖤🤍#KKPartizan #ABALiga pic.twitter.com/CnAFMLmB40
— KK Partizan Mozzart Bet (@PartizanBC) January 22, 2024 @PartizanBC"Deky's two teams were playing against each other," Kerr said. "I'm not sure I've ever seen anything like the pre-game dedication from the fans and organizations there to Deky."
"It was incredible."
Milojević joined Kerr's staff in 2021 ... and following his passing, the NBA postponed the Warriors' games against the Jazz and the Mavericks.
Golden State is slated to play for the first time since Milojević's death on Wednesday against the Hawks.
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LeBron James Complains About Refs After Bloody Scratch ... 'I Give Up Man'
1/22/2024 12:35 PM PTGetty Composite
LeBron James might be the King, but he thinks he's getting royally screwed over when it comes to officiating ... 'cause the Los Angeles Lakers superstar just unloaded on refs for not calling a foul after he suffered a bloody arm scratch during Sunday's game.
The play in question went down when LBJ drove to the basket in the third quarter of the Purple & Gold's 134-110 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers ... but instead of two points, he ended up with a few cuts on his right bicep at the hands of opponent Scoot Henderson.
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Josh Giddey Remains Under NBA Review ... After Police End Probe
1/18/2024 11:18 AM PTGetty
Josh Giddey might be in the clear legally, but he is still under his employer's microscope -- the NBA's review into claims he had an improper relationship with a minor remains ongoing, TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources tell us nothing has changed as far as the Association is concerned ... despite Newport Beach PD recently closing its investigation without the 21-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard being charged.
Gallery Josh Giddey On The Court Launch Gallery GettyAs we previously reported, the Giddey case ended after officials found no corroborating evidence ... as the minor and her family declined to speak with officials.
"After a thorough and exhaustive examination, we have completed our investigation into information that was circulating on social media involving Josh Giddey," Newport Beach PD said in a statement.
"Our detectives have reviewed all of the available information and were unable to corroborate any criminal activity related to Mr. Giddey."
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— James Burnes (@JamesBurnes8) December 8, 2023 @JamesBurnes8Adam Silver said in December the league would take a "backseat" while police conducted its investigation ... so with that being over, it sounds like the NBA is grabbing the wheel once again.
Giddey has not spoken on the scandal ... and has remained active for the Thunder throughout both investigations.
In fact, he was asked about the case being closed Thursday morning ... and declined to comment once again.
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Raptors Coach Darko Rajakovic Dedicates Win To Dejan Milojević ... Ran Play In His Honor
1/18/2024 10:24 AM PTPlay video content DEDICATED THE GAME
Warriors coach Dejan Milojević's tragic death has resulted in heartbreak throughout the NBA ... including Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, who gave a touching tribute to his friend in Wednesday's postgame press conference.
The Serbian coach was visibly emotional when asked about the shocking news following the Raptors' 121-97 win over the Miami Heat ... a victory he dedicated to Dejan.
Rajakovic -- who became the Raptors HC last June -- explained he addressed the team prior to tipoff ... and shared a special message from the heart.
"I told my guys that I love them," the 44-year-old coach said, fighting back tears.
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— Keerthika Uthayakumar (@keerthikau) January 18, 2024 @keerthikauRajakovic -- who had been close with Dejan for years -- revealed the opening play of the game had been designed by the late coach ... something he did on purpose.
"Opening play in the game was [an] ATO that Decky, my friend, I learned that play from him," Rajakovic said.
"That's what he brought to [the] NBA, that's what he brought to Golden State. I stole that play from him and that was our opening play tonight and we were able to score on that one."
Gallery Remembering Dejan Milojevic Launch Gallery GettySeveral NBA players and coaches also paid tribute to Milojević since his unexpected death ... including Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Boban Marjanovic, who is also from Serbia.
"You inspired me to be the best version of myself every day and your influence has changed my life," the Houston Rockets center said.
"Thank you for helping me accomplish my dreams! You’re one of the best coaches I was blessed to play for. I pray for your family and friends during this time as we will miss you greatly. God received an angel today. Forever in our hearts. 🙏"
The Warriors announced Wednesday Milojević passed away after suffering a heart attack ... and the NBA postponed Friday's game against the Mavs as the organization deals with the loss.
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Jennifer Hudson y Common Tomados de la mano en el partido de los Lakers... La pareja sigue en serio
1/18/2024 9:30 AM PTPlay video content Juntos en los Lakers
Jennifer Hudson y Common tienen un vínculo muy fuerte entre ellos. Ambos estuvieron tomados de la mano y muy pegados mientras veían un partido de los Lakers en la cancha.
La pareja se paseó de la mano en el Crypto Arena para el partido del miércoles contra los Mavericks de Dallas, dejándose caer en sus asientos para tener una experiencia en la primera fila y luciendo muy a la moda.
BackgridLa cita de J-Hud y Common es una prueba de que siguen en serio como pareja. Ambos estuvieron sonriendo y conversando y Jennifer incluso le presentó a Common a otra pareja que estaba sentada a su lado.
LeBron James y los Lakers ganaron por 127 a 110, y Jennifer y Common salieron juntos antes del pitido final, mientras se despedían de algunas personas en su camino de salida.
Play video content 8/1/23 Sentido comúnJennifer y Common han estado juntos desde hace un tiempo y esta salida significa que no están mostrando signos de desaceleración. Él ha dicho que podrían hacer un disco juntos eventualmente, pero tiene que suceder orgánicamente.
TMZ.comEcha un vistazo al video, ¡¡¡hacen una pareja muy linda!!!
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Jennifer Hudson & Common Holding Hands At Lakers Game ... Couple Still Going Strong
1/18/2024 9:43 AM PTPlay video content bae-ball
Jennifer Hudson and Common have a strong bond between them ... they were holding hands and joined at the hip sitting courtside at a Lakers game.
The couple strolled hand in hand into Crypto Arena for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, plopping down in their seats for a front-row experience ... and looking pretty fashionable.
BackgridJ-Hud and Common's date night is proof they're still going strong as a pair ... they were smiling and chatting, and Jennifer even introduced Common to another couple sitting beside her.
LeBron James and the Lakers won in a blowout, 127-110, and Jennifer and Common hit the exits together before the final buzzer ... saying goodbye to some folks on their way out.
Play video content 8/1/23 COMMON KNOWLEDGEJennifer and Common have been together for a while now, and this outing means they're showing no signs of slowing down. He's said they might make a record together eventually, but it's got to happen organically.
TMZ.comCheck out the video ... they make a pretty cute couple!!!
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Golden State Warriors Game Against Mavs Postponed ... After Coach's Death
1/18/2024 8:28 AM PTIMAGN
The Warriors' home matchup against the Mavericks slated for Friday has been postponed ... with the NBA making the decision to move the game following Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojević's tragic death.
The Association made the announcement just minutes ago ... saying the contest will be made up at a later date, and the Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will air on ESPN instead.
Gallery Remembering Dejan Milojevic Launch Gallery GettyThe move is understandable -- the entire organization is grieving over the loss of Milojević ... with Golden State head coach Steve Kerr saying Wednesday it was "a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him."
As we previously reported, the team stated 46-year-old Milojević -- a former pro in Europe -- suffered a heart attack during dinner in Salt Lake City on Tuesday ... and he tragically passed away Wednesday morning.
GettyThe league also postponed the Warriors' game against the Utah Jazz, which was scheduled for Wednesday.
GSW's next game is Jan. 24 against the Atlanta Hawks.
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LeBron James Locked In On Bronny's Game During Interview ... 'Shoot It!!!'
1/18/2024 7:36 AM PTPlay video content a tad distracted
LeBron James was fired up during his postgame interview on Wednesday ... but it had nothing to do with what the Lakers did on the court -- he was busy shouting at the TV as he watched Bronny play for USC!!
King James switched gears from NBA superstar to supportive dad just minutes after L.A. beat the Dallas Mavericks in a 127-110 victory at Crypto.com Arena ... multitasking by answering questions from reporters while giving analysis of the Trojans' matchup against Arizona at the same time.
GettyLeBron -- who had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Purple and Gold -- was super passionate as he kept his eyes on the screen ... interrupting a response to call on an unidentified player to "shoot it!!"
Bron apologized a few times for losing his train of thought ... but in all honesty, he did a great job bouncing between takes on both games.
GettyThe clip is hilarious -- James struggled to contain his emotions at some points ... even letting out a "God dammit" at one point.
James has made it clear in the past he wants to prioritize being there for Bronny throughout his own basketball career ... and proved that by running through the tunnel after his game to catch the rest of his eldest son's contest.
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View this post on InstagramAs for Bronny, he had 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists on the night ... and the Trojans fell to the Wildcats, 82-67.
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Mase D-Wade in Painted Nails ... Like Seeing Jordan in Lingerie
1/17/2024 3:04 PM PTPlay video content LIKE JORDAN IN LINGERIE
The Miami Heat just bronzed Dwyane Wade's legacy with a statue that'll go up outside the team's arena, but Mase can't focus on that milestone -- instead, he's zeroing in on something else, and in the process, proving he's a dinosaur.
GettyMase wasted no time laying into the fact D. Wade painted his nails -- Heat colors, red and black -- during his "It What It Is" podcast. He didn't just criticize Dwyane ... Mase and his cohost Cam'ron were both doubled over in laughter, as Mase compared the fashion statement to seeing Michael Jordan model lingerie.
Gallery Stars With Nail polish Launch Gallery GettyCam'ron suggested Mase would be going viral for the remark ... and he was right about that.
Their not-so-subtle phobia aside ... both guys are making it clear they're not up on the fact younger generations of men -- including athletes, artists and actors -- don't have the same hang-ups.
Their co-host Treasure Wilson pointed out that celebs like A$AP Rocky, Harry Styles and others also paint their nails.
It doesn't appear Treasure's words cut through with T-Rex and Brontosaurus, but we're certain D-Wade couldn't care less about their take.
The Heat pulled out all the stops to honor him for his 23k+ points, 3 championships and Finals MVP. Pretty damn good for a guy with painted nails, we'd say.
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Dejan Milojević Warriors Assistant Dead At 46 ... After Medical Emergency
1/17/2024 11:56 AM PTIMAGN
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1:17 PM -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver just addressed the tragedy ... saying, "The NBA mourns the sudden passing of Golden State assistant coach Dejan Milojević, a beloved colleague and dear friend to so many in the global basketball community."
"In addition to winning the 2022 NBA Championship in his first season with the Warriors and mentoring some of the best players in the world, Dejan had a decorated international playing career and was a distinguished head coach in his native Serbia."
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Natasa, their children, Nikola and Masa, and the Warriors organization during this tragic time."
Golden State Warriors assistant coach and former professional basketball player Dejan Milojević has passed away. He was just 46 years old.
Milojević suffered a heart attack during dinner at a Salt Lake City restaurant on Tuesday ... and despite life-saving efforts, he tragically passed late Wednesday afternoon, the team revealed in a statement.
The Warriors were in Utah to face off against the Jazz -- a game that was slated to go down Wednesday night, but has since been postponed.
Gallery Remembering Dejan Milojevic Launch Gallery GettyThe Serbian power forward went unpicked in the 1999 NBA Draft, but he had a stellar career in Europe nonetheless -- winning ABA League MVP honors three straight times.
He also won the ABA scoring title in consecutive seasons.
Milojević's playing career ended in 2009 ... and he found success leading the bench for organizations in Serbia and Montenegro before joining the Warriors in 2021. He coached several future NBA players -- most notably two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.
He also spent time as an assistant coach for the Serbian national team.
GettyOn the Golden State staff, Milojević focused on helping the big men on the roster ... and won a championship when the Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr released a statement on Milojević's passing ... saying the entire organization is "devastated."
"This is a shocking and tragic blow for everyone associated with the Warriors and an incredibly difficult time for his family, friends, and all of us who had the incredible pleasure to work with him," Kerr said.
"In addition to being a terrific basketball coach, Dejan was one of the most positive and beautiful human beings I have ever known, someone who brought joy and light to every single day with his passion and energy."
"We grieve with and for his wife, Natasha, and their children, Nikola and Masa. Their loss is unfathomable."
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