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Speaker 1: We know it will be a big challenge. It's a

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Speaker 2: our approach, our communication, and ultimately our execution and you know,

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Speaker 2: taking care of the ball and giving ourselves an opportunity

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Speaker 2: in the second half because we know a lot of

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Speaker 2: these games are won.

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Speaker 1: Then yeah, thank you,