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Three Rings PodcastPistons Offseason Guide, NBA Finals, Giannis Trade, and more!In this episode, the boys talk about the Pistons upcoming offseason. We first start off with our reaction to their playoff loss to the New York Knicks, before getting into potential trade ideas and talking about the young core in general. We then switch our conversation to the general NBA and talk about the upcoming Finals with the Indiana Pacers vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, and what the Pistons can takeaway from those teams! Finally, we talk about the whole Giannis situation in Milwaukee and what are our thoughts on what the Bucks should do....2025-06-021h 24Three Rings PodcastThe Pistons Clinched the Playoffs! What This Means For Detroit, Pacers or Knicks Matchup, and the Wild West!In this episode, we break down the Pistons making the playoffs and our thoughts on the season as a whole. We then dive into whether the Knicks or Pacers would be a better matchup before diving into some general NBA discussion as the playoffs loom large!2025-04-081h 44Three Rings PodcastNBA Trade Deadline Special! Pistons Trade For Dennis Schröder, Luka/AD Trade, Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, 25 and Under Mock Draft, and more!On this episode of the Three Rings Podcast, we are joined by Ashay Arora and Aditya Vinukonda to talk about the latest news in the NBA! We first talk about the Pistons most recent game against the 76ers before diving into the deadline and our initial thoughts about Dennis Schröder. We then go into trades around the association, including Luka Doncic going to the Lakers, Jimmy Butler joining the Warriors, De'Aaron Fox going to the Spurs, Brandon Ingram to the Raptors, and much more! We wrap it up with a draft of players under 2025 with each of us m...2025-02-092h 00Three Rings PodcastPistons Midseason Recap: Cade Cunningham’s Rise, Trade Deadline Outlook, Above .500, and More!In this episode, we breakdown our thoughts about the Pistons so far. We cover everything from the offseason veteran additions to Cade Cunningham's dominance to what are the next steps for Pistons in the trade deadline and off-season. We also talk about other news in the NBA, from Jimmy Butler asking out of Miami to the Kings winning seven straight after firing Mike Brown. We hope you enjoy this episode!2025-01-132h 03Three Rings PodcastThe Pistons Gave Up On The Season: A State of the OrganizationBack with another episode! I recap basically all of my thoughts on the Pistons thus far. From the "core 4", to the losing, to Monty, to ownership, to Quentin Grimes, everyone. Hope you enjoy!2024-03-2655 minThree Rings PodcastAn Update and Thoughts on the Pistons Offseason!We are back! I (Vinayak) provide an update on where we have been and then talk about the state of the franchise so far. I talk about the moves made this offseason and some thoughts on current players!2023-07-2441 minThree Rings PodcastCade Cunningham's Injury and What's Next For the PistonsThe boys recap the devastating news of the Cade Cunningham injury and break down what is next for the team.Timestamps:0:20 - Cade Cunningham’s Injury4:38 - Better Chance at Victor Wembanyama8:55 - Killian Hayes Gets His Last Chance14:32 - Bojan Bojan Bogdanović’s Future In Detroit 20:28 - Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey’s Injuries26:12 - Great Effort In The Last Four Games35:11 - Why You Should Keep Watching The Pistons This Season2022-11-2137 minThree Rings PodcastPistons Talk With Jack Kelly!In this special episode, Jack Kelly from the Detroit Bad Boys joins us and chimes in about the state of the Pistons. We talk about our thoughts on where the team is, Dwane Casey's future, the Jaden Ivey and Cade backcourt, Jalen Duren, and much more!Timestamps:0:52 - Thoughts on the State of the Pistons7:00 - Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey Fit14:54 - Dwane Casey Discussion20:34 - What is Wrong With the Pistons Defense?27:50 - Alec Burks and Marvin Bagley III's impact31:01 - Killian Hayes...2022-11-141h 07Three Rings PodcastPistons vs. Celtics Recap, Jaden Ivey, Hamidou Diallo, and more!In this episode, we recap the Celtics game and give our thoughts on the state of the team currently. We delve into specific players such as Jaden Ivey and Hamidou Diallo and talk about what is working and what is not. To wrap up, we give our predictions for the Knicks and Celtics games for this weekend!Timestamps:Pistons vs Celtics Recap: Killian Hayes huge game today: 00:35Cade's Rough Game and Open looks they kept missing: 5:31Jaden Ivey was big time: 12:50Lack of effort by this team...2022-11-1047 minThree Rings PodcastThoughts On The Pistons First Five Games!In this episode, we take a look at how the team as performed over these past five games. The Pistons are 1-4, so there are a lot of things to talk about. We talk about our thoughts on the Cade-Ivey pairing, the bench, Isaiah Stewart, and more!2022-10-2753 minThree Rings PodcastDetroit Pistons 2022-2023 Season Preview!In this episode, we breakdown the Pistons season and give our thoughts on a variety of topics. We briefly talk about the preseason and then get into record projections, Cade Cunningham's role, expectations for the rookies, bold predictions, and more!We then wrap up with some general NBA discussion and give our predictions on who will win the championship.As always, thank you for listening! 2022-10-191h 20Three Rings PodcastPistons Preseason Thoughts! Jaden Ivey, Killian Hayes, and more!In this episode, we recap the Pistons first two preseason games against the Knicks and the Pelicans. We talk about Killian Hayes being more aggressive, Jaden Ivey's debut, the Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Stewart front-court, Bojan Bogdanović's fit, and more! To wrap up, we talk about the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole incident and what it means for Golden State moving forward.Thanks for listening!2022-10-1443 minThree Rings PodcastWe're Back! Golf with John Beilein, Schedule Reactions, and more!Sorry for the delay, but we are back! In this episode we talk about Neal's experience golfing with John Beilein and some Pistons tidbits he got. We then talk about the schedule release and what a difficult start may mean for the Pistons. Finally, we talk about news around the league such as KD staying with the Nets, Chet's injury, and more!Thanks so much for listening and be sure to reach out on our socials, Instagram or Twitter, if you want to be part of the fan episode!2022-08-3153 minThree Rings PodcastReturn of the Teal & Some Pistons Takes!We are in the dead portion of the offseason, but that won't stop us from finding things to talk about! We first go into the new Teal jerseys unveiled and give our overall thoughts on them. Then we compare the Pistons young cores to those around the league. To wrap up, we give our spiciest takes about the Pistons and move of Troy Weaver's that we would have done differently! Thanks for listening and be sure to DM us on our socials if you would like to participate in our fan episode!2022-07-2737 minThree Rings PodcastWelcome to the Three Rings Podcast!We are three Detroit Pistons writers who are enthusiastic about the Pistons. Tune in for weekly episodes where dive and discuss anything and everything about the Pistons!2022-07-1600 minThree Rings PodcastPistons Summer League Thoughts!In this episode the boys discuss the NBA Summer League and give our thoughts on Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Livers, and Isaiah Stewart!2022-07-1341 minThree Rings PodcastPistons Summer League Preview and Free Agency Recap!Our thoughts on the Pistons offseason. We talk about expectations and predictions for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, and also previous draft picks like Killian Hayes and Isaiah Stewart. We then talk about Marvin Bagley's contract, the Kevin Knox signing, and Nerlens Noel/Alec Burks trade! Peep the end for some KD discussion as well.Thanks for listening!2022-07-0752 minThree Rings PodcastPistons Free Agency Preview!Who should the Pistons go after? Does the draft change anything? What about Marvin Bagley? We give our thoughts on all these questions and more in our Pistons Free Agency Preview. Thanks for listening2022-06-291h 02Three Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Reaction with Floor and Ceiling! In this special episode, we are joined by Wilko form Floor and Ceiling to discuss the NBA Draft! We first discuss the Pistons selections of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren and give our thoughts on the picks and how they will fit with the team moving forward. We then look into the draft overall and give some Winners and Losers, along some reaches and hidden gems that were selected.Thanks for listening!Be sure to also check out Wilko's channel Floor and Ceiling for NBA Draft Coverage!2022-06-261h 08Three Rings PodcastJerami Grant Traded to the Portland Trailblazers: Instant ReactionThe first domino has fallen. Enjoy our emergency episode on the Pistons trading Jerami Grant!2022-06-2327 minThree Rings Podcast2022 NBA Mock Draft!In this special episode, we go over each pick in the lottery and give our predictions on who each team should draft! Timestamps:Orlando - 1:45OKC - 7:30Houston - 12:10Sacramento - 20:00Detroit - 30:30 Indiana - 40:04Portland - 46:30New Orleans - 51:20San Antonio - 54:00Washington - 57:13New York - 1:00:30OKC - 1:02:24 Charlotte - 1:04:40Cleveland - 1:06:40Charlotte - 1:08:242022-06-221h 19Three Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Profile: AJ GriffinIn this episode, we talk all things AJ Griffin, the freshman wing out of Duke. We talk about his strengths, weaknesses, his injury history, and also what his fit with Detroit will look like along with some other teams.We hope you enjoy!2022-06-1543 minThree Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Profile: Dyson DanielsDyson Daniel's stock has been rising with some reports saying he could in the top 5 of the NBA Draft. The Australian guard played his last season with the G-League Ignite team and impressed many with his defense and playmaking skills. We break down Daniels by looking at his strengths, weaknesses, ceiling, and fit with the Pistons. We also give some other teams which he would fit with as well!Thanks for listening! Be on the lookout for our AJ Griffin episode on Saturday!2022-06-1033 minThree Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Profile: Bennedict MathurinIn this segment, we cover Arizona guard Ben Mathurin, who impressed many during his sophomore campaign. We dive into his strengths, weaknesses, his floor/ceiling, and how he would fit with the Pistons and some other teams. This is a prospect that the 3 Rings Podcast is high on, so hopefully we change your mind on him!2022-06-0939 minThree Rings PodcastNBA Finals Preview: Thoughts on the Conference Finals and a Look Into the Warriors-Celtics MatchupIn this episode, we talk all things NBA Finals. We first talk about the conference finals and what Miami and Dallas should do in the upcoming offseason to get to the NBA Finals. We then talk about the NBA Finals. We give our predictions and some key matchups to look out for! Also because this is a Pistons pod we discuss Cade and the boys seen at the Celtics playoff game and what that means.Thanks for listening!2022-06-021h 05Three Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Profile: Shaedon SharpeShaedon Sharpe has been one of the biggest unknowns in recent draft history. In this episode, we summarize everything we've read and the tape we've watched on him, and how he will fare in the NBA, and what he would look like on the Pistons.2022-05-3127 minThree Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Profile: Keegan MurrayIn this episode, Vinayak goes over Iowa forward Keegan Murray. His strengths, weaknesses, fit with the Pistons, and potential ceiling. We also talk about his story and how he went from 0 D-1 offers to now a potential top 10 pick in the NBA Draft.Thanks for listening!2022-05-2919 minThree Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft Profile: Jaden IveyNeal goes in-depth on Jaden Ivey, the sophomore guard out of Purdue. He talks about his strengths, weaknesses, his ceiling, and much more!This is Part 1 of our Three Part Series Profiling the Pistons Potential Draft Prospects. Be on the lookout for Keegan Murray next!2022-05-2724 minThree Rings PodcastNBA Draft Lottery Preview and Playoffs!We talk conference finals and our reaction to the semifinals.Also the Lottery is tonight. We give our predictions for who we think gets number 1.Thanks for listening!2022-05-1744 minThree Rings PodcastThe 2021-22 Pistons Season Recap: A Promising Team With a Bright FutureWe discuss the Pistons season in detail, talking about what we liked, what we didn't like, and then some. We get into Cade, Saddiq, Beef Stew, Killian Hayes, Jerami Grant, and even Braxton Key. Then we take a look at the Pistons future by talking about what the ideal offseason would like, both in draft and free agency! This episode is much longer, so we hope you enjoy!This episode was recorded after the Pistons season finale, and is now going to be posted in May. You can thank Vinayak for this.2022-05-041h 18Three Rings Podcast2022 NBA Playoffs Preview: Who is For Real and Who is Getting Swept? Top Matchups, Upset Picks. and more!In this episode, we talk about 2022 NBA Playoffs. We go in-depth on all of the matchups including Celtics-Nets, Timberwolves-Grizzlies, Bucks-Bulls, Jazz-Mavericks, and more! The boys also give their picks for who they got winning it all!Note: This episode was filmed the day of the final play-in games. 2022-04-1747 minThree Rings PodcastThe Pistons are in the Home Stretch: Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley, Killian Hayes, and Tank Wars!The Pistons are in the final stretch of the season, and there is a lot to talk about! The boys dive deep into what they think about Marvin Bagley and Killian Hayes improved play. We also try to once for all end the ROTY discussion, and then discuss whether or not March Madness changed our views on some prospects.Thanks for listening!2022-04-0146 minThree Rings PodcastThe Pistons Are Winning: Is it a Good Thing?In this episode we dive into the Pistons latest 5-2 stretch and talk about the key factors that has led to the increased play. We talk about the return of Isaiah Livers, and additionally whether the Pistons should keep winning by taking a look at the Tanking Landscape.Shorter pod than usual, but we will be back with more content, from all 3 of us, soon!2022-03-0742 minThree Rings Podcast2022 NBA Draft with Floor and Ceiling: Chet, Jabari, Paolo, Ivey, and more!In this special episode, we are joined by Wilko from the YouTube channel Floor and Ceiling to talk about the 2022 Draft. We cover the "big 3" of Chet, Jabari, and Paolo, and then discuss the other guards of the class including Jaden Ivey, Johnny Davis, Ben Mathurin, and Shaedon Sharpe. Finally, Wilko shares his thoughts on the 2021 Draft so far and who he thinks will be the best player!Check out Floor and Ceiling: https://www.youtube.com/c/FloorandCeilingWilko's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilkomcvFollow us on the socials!Instagram...2022-02-0555 minThree Rings PodcastThe NBA All-Star Weekend: Andrew Wiggins a Starter? Dark Horse All Star Players, Which Teams Need to make a Change, and Stocks(NBA Edition)In this episode, we discuss the recent news of the All-Star starters and who we voted for. We also talk about the surprising addition of Andrew Wiggins into the starting lineup. We then get into teams that need to make a trade as the trade-deadline nears, and which players are we putting our stock in!Thank you so much as always for listening!What do you think about our takes? Let us know on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threeringspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThreeringspodTikTok: https...2022-02-0100 minThree Rings PodcastThe Pistons Might Be Back? Cade = MJ, The Most Impressive Player, Killian to the Bench, and 2022 NBA DraftIn this episode, we talk about the "resurgence" of the Pistons: losing but competitively. We talk about Cade Cunningham's game going to the next level, and how other players have helped the Pistons stay in games(some CoJo and Trey Lyles love). We then talk about whether we like Killian to the bench, and if the Jerami Grant trade market is dying down. Finally, we turn our attention to the 2022 NBA Draft and rank our favorite prospects.#RarriforJabariFollow us on socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threeringspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter...2022-01-281h 04Three Rings PodcastPistons Talk with James Edwards III: Jerami Grant Trades, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, and more!In this special episode of the Three Rings Episode we are joined by James Edwards III, who covers the Pistons for the Athletic. We talk about all thing Pistons from Jerami Grant Trades to Isaiah Stewart's jump shot and to how the franchise views Killian Hayes.Be sure to follow us on the socials!Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThreeringspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/threeringspodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAgnuI-gSQdGT77AczgKCwFollow James Edwards: https://twitter.com/JLEdwardsIIIThe Bun and Cardigan Show: https://open...2022-01-1432 minThree Rings PodcastDebate Time: The GOAT, MIP, and Who Will Get Their First NBA Ring!In this special episode, the boys debate on four topics:Who is the GOAT?Of Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, Luka Doncic, Lamelo, and Ja Morant, Who Will Win a Ring First?Who will win MIP?Which Team That Picked in the Top 6 in the 2021 Draft Will Win a Championship First?Be sure to follow us on the socials!Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThreeringspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/threeringspodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAgnuI-gSQdGT77AczgKCw2022-01-071h 02Three Rings PodcastThe Pistons Are Tough to Watch: Who Needs to Step Up, What is Wrong with the Team, Should Jerami Grant Get Traded, and Christmas Day Predictions!The Pistons Have Been Losing. A lot. We talk about what has gone wrong, and players who we think need to step up now that Jerami Grant and Cade Cunningham are out. We discuss the possibility of Killian Hayes moving to the bench and if the Pistons were to to trade Jerami Grant, what trade would we like to see them make. To wrap it up, we give our predictions for the Christmas Day Games!I would also like to give my apology to Trey Lyles who I was quite critical of in this episode. He played...2021-12-2451 minThree Rings PodcastThe Pistons Losing Streak: What is Happening? 2021 NBA Draft Busts? Which Team is Going to Blow it Up?The Pistons have been bad. Really bad. The crew discusses what has gone wrong with the the team, and what changes they would like to see made by the coaching staff as the season goes on.We then talk about the NBA Draft Class including Busts and an Updated look at the Rookie of the Year race! We wrap it up talking about some pretenders in the league, and teams who we think should blow it up. Hint: The Team is from Oregon!Thanks for listening and follow us on our social media platforms!2021-12-0953 minThree Rings PodcastLeMayhem at LCA: Pistons vs Lakers Full Recap, Cade Cunningham's Start to the Season, Diallo's Resurgence, Cory Joseph and more!An emergency yet timely episode of the 3 Rings Podcast is here. We recap the Pistons vs Lakers including our thoughts on the altercation between Lebron James and Isaiah Stewart, We then start to talk about rise of Hamido Diallo and his impact ever since he started to get minutes. We talk about Cade Cunningham adapting to the NBA and some discussion about whether we think Cory Joseph or Saben Lee should be getting the backup minutes.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!Follow us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2021-11-2353 minThree Rings PodcastCade Cunningham vs Jalen Green, Updates on the Pistons, and Which "Contenders "are PretendersIn this episode we discuss Wednesday's game against the Rockets in-depth and offer our thoughts on who won the match up, along with some other insights from the game. We then talk about the Pistons offense and what has caused it to struggle so far. To wrap it up, we talk about who has been the most surprising/disappointing player on the team, and our picks for pretenders in the NBA!2021-11-1255 minThree Rings PodcastPistons Fall to the 76ers: Cade's Breakout GameDespite the loss, lots of positives to look forward too!2021-11-0508 minThree Rings PodcastPistons Fall to the Bucks 115-89: An Absolute BlunderA depressing game. But hope you guys enjoyed this new segment!2021-11-0306 minThree Rings PodcastThoughts on the Pistons Regular Season(so far), NBA Rookie Talk, and more!In this episode we discuss the 0-4 Cade Cunninghamless Pistons, and our thoughts on the season so far. We discuss Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey's Development, Kelly Olynyk, and much more! We then talk about the general NBA, and our thoughts on some surprise teams. We finally wrap up the episode with some UM-MSU talk for the game this weekend!2021-10-3044 minThree Rings PodcastDetroit Pistons Season Preview: Biggest Questions, Cade's Rookie Season, Record Projections + NBA Season Predictions!In this episode, we do a regular season preview about the Pistons and our thoughts about the team as they approach opening night. We then talk about the NBA as a whole and discuss Overrated/Underrated Teams and Finals/MVP predictions! Hope you guys enjoy!Fun Fact: Trey Lyles is only 25 years oldTime Stamps:0:44 - How Are We Feeling About the Pistons now compared to the End of Last Season?3:16 - Vinayak's Thoughts on the Open Practice6:36 - Biggest Questions for the Pistons Season13:34 - Expectations...2021-10-151h 07Three Rings PodcastPistons Preseason Thoughts, Sekou Doumbouya out of the League, NBA GM Survey, and Ben Simmons to Detroit?We are back! In this episode, we discuss the Pistons win over the San Antonio Spurs and our thoughts about the team overall. We discuss the new Canadian bench, Jerami Grant getting comfortable as a primary option, Saddiq Bey expanding his game, and the backup wing dilemma. Next, we give our thoughts on the Sekou Doumbouya trade and our reaction to him being traded and subsequently waived from the Houston Rockets. We then reluctantly address the Ben Simmons Detroit rumors, and try to give our best landing spot for him. Finally, we wrap up the pod by talking about...2021-10-0846 minThree Rings PodcastCollege Football Special! Conference Shifting, NIL, Playoff Predictions, Michigan and MSU, and more!In this episode we take a look at the College Football landscape from the perspective of students who attend Michigan State and the University of Michigan. We first talk about the Conference Shifts/Alignments that have occurred in the offseason with Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC, and the Big Ten, ACC, and the Pac 12 forming an alignment. We then get into the Name, Images, or likeness(NIL) and how that will impact the NCAA moving forward. After that we give our predictions and sleepers for the College Football Playoff, and then talk about Michigan and MSU Football plus...2021-09-031h 15Three Rings PodcastThe Malice at the Palace, Jalen Green Drama, and Spin the Wheel: NBA Team Edition!In this episode, we recap the Pistons resigning Hamidou Diallo and what it means for some other players moving forward. We then give our thoughts on the Untold: Malice at the Palace documentary, and also discuss about Jalen Green's recent comments about Detroit. To wrap it up, we talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves and our thoughts on their current roster/direction, and give our predictions for Defensive Player of the Year for both the Pistons and the NBA!Timestamps:Hamidou Diallo/Summer League Recap - 1:01Thoughts on the Malice at the Palace - 10:232021-08-221h 04Three Rings PodcastThe NBA Summer League: Cade Cunningham vs Jalen Green, Killian Hayes Development, Other Standouts, and more!In this episode, we talk about the NBA Summer League for the Detroit Pistons. We discuss our thoughts on the last two games and touch on Cade Cunningham and how he fared the against the Rockets, Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey, Tyler Cook(RIP), and the coaching decisions made throughout the game. We also talk about other standouts in the Summer League and players we were impressed with around the league. To wrap it up, we gives our predictions on who will be in the most improved player on the Pistons, and in the NBA.Timestamps (podcast starts...2021-08-1256 minThree Rings PodcastWinners and Losers of the 2021 NBA Draft, Free Agency, and Summer League!In this episode. we discuss the NBA draft and our thoughts about the Pistons Draft. We also discuss Free Agency around the league covering all of the biggest signings and talk the about the Bulls, the Lakers, the Heat, the Pistons, and much more! We end the podcast by discussing the upcoming Summer League and what we are expecting out of the Pistons young core!Timestamps:0:42 - Thoughts on the Pistons Draft9:00 - Winners and Losers of the NBA Draft18:36 - Thoughts on the Pistons Free Agency23:32 - Free...2021-08-0456 minThree Rings PodcastWill the Pistons be Active on Draft Day? Dwane Casey's New Coaching Staff and moreIn this episode, we preview the draft a bit more from the Pistons perspective, and talk about potential trades/targets that the Pistons should go after. We also talk about trades around the NBA and try to predict where Damian Lillard. Ben Simmons, and Bradley Beal will end up!Timestamps:0:55 - Should the Pistons Trade The Number #1 Pick? For who?12:40 - Who should the Pistons target with their other picks in the draft?17:42 - Jerami Grant to the Warriors?27:45 - Dwane Casey's Extension and new Coaching Staff34:30...2021-07-2755 minThree Rings Podcast 2021 NBA Lottery Mock Draft, Finals, and more!Our first ever episode! Talking about the NBA Finals, our own Mock Drafts for the lottery; Who's stock is falling and who's is rising, and G League vs College vs Overseas.Timestamps:NBA Finals - 0:00Lottery Mock Draft - 8:14 Who's Stock is Rising/Falling - 51:09G League vs College vs Overseas - 1:00:38Follow us on Twitter: @Threeringspod @a3danm @vinayakswaroop2 2021-07-211h 07