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BSP expected to cut rates this month — Metrobank

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THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may again reduce key borrowing costs this month with inflation remaining subdued, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.

“With inflation still below target and forecast to remain (consistent with targets) over the policy horizon, BSP is likely to consider cutting rates further to support sagging growth momentum,” Metrobank Chief Economist Nicholas Antonio T. Mapa said via Viber.

A BusinessWorld poll of 15 analysts yielded a median estimate of 1.6% for November inflation, within the BSP’s 1.1% to 1.9% projection for the month.

If realized, last month’s inflation would be below the 1.7% reported in October and the 2.5% year-earlier reading. The analyst consensus level for November would bring 11-month average inflation to 1.7%, on pace with the BSP’s full-year forecast.

November inflation could also be the weakest since the 1.5% posted in August. The analyst consensus level would represent the ninth straight month that inflation came in below the central bank’s 2%-4% target band.

Metrobank research officers Maria Kaila Balite and Joaquim Pantanosas said inflation may have picked up to 1.8% in November as a result of supply shocks caused by typhoons.

However, “rice deflation will keep (inflation) below the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ target,” they said in a Metrobank Wealth Insights report released on Monday.

In November, Typhoon Kalmaegi (Philippine name: Tino), Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (Uwan), and Typhoon Koto (Verbena) brought heavy rains and flooding across the country.

“We expect food and energy prices to remain the major contributors to inflation in November, driven by storm-slicked price pressure and higher power transmission charges,” Metrobank said.

“However, lower prices of rice year on year will continue to pose downside risks to inflation. Metrobank expects headline inflation to remain below the BSP’s 2%-4% target in November.”

The average price of domestically grown regular-milled rice fell 16.45% to P37.28 per kilo in the Nov. 10-15 period, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. 

Well-milled rice prices declined 11.68% to P42.33 per kilo, while special rice prices fell 5.12% to P56.92 per kilo.

The central bank has lowered benchmark borrowing costs by a cumulative 175 bps since it began its easing cycle in August last year, with the policy rate now at an over three-year low of 4.75%.

BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has said the monetary authorities could ease further at the Monetary Board’s Dec. 11 meeting and next year to support the economy amid weakening growth prospects. — Katherine K. Chan

Origin Management System seen boosting FTA usage

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THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Tuesday that it launched the Origin Management System, which is expected to increase exporter utilization of the Philippines’ free trade agreements (FTAs).

“It digitizes and streamlines the complex process of securing a certificate of origin. This is the key to unlocking the full potential of our preferential trade agreements,” Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said on Tuesday at the National Exporters’ Week.

“It eliminates delays and administrative costs and ensures reliability and compliance with international standards,” she added.

The system will automate and modernize origin determination, certification, and document management, making it easier for exporters to avail of tariff preferences, she said.

The system, developed through a partnership with South Korea, will help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) navigate FTA requirements, the DTI said.

Trade Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo said the platform will be cross-compatible with all FTAs and other trading schemes.

“Everything can be done online. This will make the process faster … This will definitely increase the utilization of FTAs,” he said on the sidelines of National Exporters’ Week.

“For MSMEs, it is now more likely they will avail of the tariff preferences kasi nga mas madali and mas mura dahil online na e (because the process is now easier and cheaper because it’s online),” he added.

Developed with the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology, Ms. Roque said the project is “built on the shared vision to strengthen trade, enhance transparency, and empower our exports in the global market base.”

The DTI will also launch PHX SOURCE, an online discovery platform that will feature over 6,000 exporters for global buyers.

“Developed in partnership with Qsweep Technologies, the platform will connect exporters with international buyers through a unified directory, real-time analytics, and engagement tools,” it said.

“PHX SOURCE aims to enhance visibility and expand market access for Philippine exporters, especially MSMEs,” it added. — Justine Irish D. Tabile

Regional flood risk elevated due to settlement of vulnerable areas — BMI

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SOUTHEAST ASIA is facing rapidly rising exposure to severe flooding as climate change accelerates, and populations expand in vulnerable areas, according to a study by BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

BMI said the region is increasingly experiencing “compound disasters,” or extreme weather events that occur in close succession, which strain response systems.

BMI reported that Southeast Asia’s exposure to high-intensity flood risk remains among the highest globally.

About 20% of the population in Indonesia and Malaysia lives in areas that face significant flood threats. In the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore, the percentage is between 14% and 15%. 

BMI reported that the share of Filipinos living in high-intensity flood-risk zones increased by almost two percentage points, equivalent to about one million people, between 2020 and 2024 compared with the previous decade.

According to BMI, transportation and agriculture are among the industries most severely affected by climate change in Southeast Asia.

“Many airports, roads, and railways lie in or near areas that are frequently flooded, leading to disruption. Croplands are also increasingly flooded, with the impact of floods, exacerbated by deforestation, which leads to soil erosion and landslides,” BMI said.

Meanwhile, BMI said disaster resilience of emerging Asian markets will continue to improve, but will not be keep pace with those of developed markets in the region.

Improvements also vary by country, with China, India, and Thailand seeing the biggest gains from 2023 to 2025. The Philippines’ resilience score in the same period remains largely unchanged at around 45 out of 100, with 100 representing the weakest resilience.

An earlier BMI report in September found that the Philippines’ flood mitigation measures remain inadequate. BMI said the country has been underspending on flood management, and recent revelations of rampant corruption suggest it has underspent more than previously thought.

“Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of flooding and adverse weather events, and the inadequate flood control infrastructure in the Philippines will weigh on its long-term growth trajectory,” BMI said.

By comparison, complex, integrated flood defenses in countries like Japan and Singapore are expected to continue proving effective at preventing floods in the coming decades.

Citing a study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, BMI said the Philippines will need to spend an average of $3.9 billion per year from 2016 to 2030 to meet demand for flood control infrastructure that would produce $12.6 billion in net benefits by 2030. — Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel

PHL, Canada eye cacao, coffee, dairy tie-ups

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THE PHILIPPINES and Canada are looking into potential collaboration in cacao, coffee and dairy development, climate-resilient farming, and the monitoring of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said in a statement.

The DA said Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. met with Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai in November to discuss ongoing programs and possible areas for expanded collaboration.

According to the DA, Canada is also committing to a 26-million Canadian-dollar investment package to support its global agricultural initiatives.

“Canada remains a vital partner in strengthening our agricultural sector. Our shared commitment to food security, value-adding, and technical cooperation positions both countries for long-term, mutually beneficial growth,” Mr. Laurel said.

The DA said the National Dairy Authority has expressed interest in Canadian dairy genetics, live animals and knowledge exchanges involving farm management and cow welfare.

The DA said it is constructing a new rice fortification plant and is seeking Canadian guidance on expanding fortification to other food products.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel V. de Mesa was quoted in the statement as saying the DA plans to submit year-end concept notes for Official Development Assistance projects in coffee, potatoes, cacao and dairy. — Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel

EU grants, guarantees to support green transition, Mindanao dev’t

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THE Department of Finance (DoF) said new investments in green transition, circular economy, environmental protection and in Mindanao development will be backed by European Union (EU) grants and guarantees.

“New investments in key areas, like green transition, circular economy, environmental protection, Mindanao’s development, and prospective loan financing will be supported with EU grants (blended finance) and EU guarantees to de-risk upfront the investment,” the DoF said in a statement on Tuesday.

The announcement followed the fifth meeting of the EU–Philippines Sub-Committee on Development Cooperation in Brussels on Nov. 25, where both sides reaffirmed shared interests under their Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.

The sub-committee conducted a comprehensive review of key ongoing cooperation programs, primarily on the Mindanao peace process and good governance, and the green and digital economy.

“The roles of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs) — in a Team Europe approach — will be crucial, alongside potential cooperation with multilateral development banks, in particular with the Asian Development Bank,” it said.

The DoF said the talks covered prospective future cooperation on the sustainable use of critical raw materials and green finance. — Aubrey Rose A. Inosante

Manufacturing PPI growth slows to 0.3% in Oct.

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PRICE GROWTH at the factory gate slowed in October, with computer, electronic and optical products dragging down the overall index, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.

The PSA said the Producer Price Index (PPI) for manufacturing grew 0.3% year on year in October, decelerating from the 0.8% rate posted in September. The October growth represented a turnaround from the 0.4% decline posted a year earlier.

“The slower annual increase of PPI for the manufacturing section in October was primarily due to the annual decline in the PPI for the manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products industry division,” the PSA said in a statement on Tuesday.

The PPI for the manufacture of computers, electronics, and optical products industry division slipped 1% in October after having risen 0.6% in September.

“Among the 22 industry divisions for manufacturing, the manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products has the second-highest weight in the computation of PPI,” it added.

Other contributors to the decline were the price growth slowdowns in food products to 0.4% from 0.7% and in basic metals to 1.4% from 2.2%.

“Of the remaining 19 industry divisions, 12 exhibited annual increases, while seven industry divisions registered annual decreases during the period,” the PSA said.

Month on month, the PPI for manufacturing grew 0.4% in October, accelerating from 0.1% in September but slower than the 0.9% year-earlier rise.

“The top contributor to the faster monthly growth rate of PPI for manufacturing in October was the manufacture of coke and refined petroleum, which registered a monthly increment of 1% during the period from a 1.9% monthly decline in September,” it said.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said the slower PPI increase could be attributed to better weather compared to previous months.

He said that the series of storms and earthquakes since July “partly led to a temporary increase in prices amid damage and reduction in the supply of some agricultural products.”

“For the coming months, prices could seasonally pick up during the Christmas holiday season,” he said via Viber.

He cited “higher demand/spending by consumers” though declines are expected “upon crossing the new year.”

Meanwhile, Reyes Tacandong & Co. Senior Adviser Jonathan L. Ravelas said slower price growth in October reflects easing cost pressures for manufacturers.

“Food prices cooled as supply improved, and global commodity prices — especially energy — stabilized after earlier spikes,” he said via Viber.

“Manufacturers are getting some breathing room, but risks remain from volatile electricity costs and imported raw materials. If oil or supply chain shocks return, PPI could climb again,” he added.

John Paolo R. Rivera, a senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, said the moderation in PPI growth reflects stabilized global commodity prices, smoother supply chains, and softer domestic demand.

“Some industries are also adjusting from earlier high-cost periods and are now seeing more normal input prices,” he said via Viber.

“Overall, slower PPI growth reflects a cooling of cost-push pressures, consistent with the broader slowdown in manufacturing activity,” he added. — Justine Irish DP. Tabile

EDCOM 2: 85% of grades 1 to 3 students are struggling readers 

The Department of Education officials and EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark R. Yee (holding right of poster) at the launch of the Bayang Bumabasa Initiative. — ALMIRA LOUISE S. MARTINEZ

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) said on Tuesday that 85% of grades 1 to 3 students are “struggling readers”, further underscoring the literacy crisis nationwide. 

“Our data, at the beginning of the school year in July, found that the grade level students in our grades 1 to 3 are only 15%,” EDCOM 2 Executive Director Karol Mark R. Yee told reporters in Filipino at the sidelines of an event. 

“It means that 85% of grades 1 to 3 students are struggling readers,” he added. 

Data from the commission in November also echoed the same concern, revealing 24.8 million functionally illiterate Filipinos. 

According to Mr. Yee, challenges in literacy are mainly caused by a lack of learning resources, teacher training, and community mobilization, 

“Children need books because how can you improve literacy if you don’t have anything to read. Second, teacher training, and third, mobilizing the community,” he said. “Parents really need to play a role especially in Kinder to Grade 3, learning does not stop in school.” 

The EDCOM 2 executive director underscored that initiatives from the Education department, such as the newly launched Bayang Bumabasa Initiative, help schools address literacy gaps among students. 

Bayang Bumabasa Initiative aims to help schools with “higher literacy challenges” by providing grants of up to P1 million. 

“If they are facing challenges unique to their own school, they can access resources from DepEd and the support that they need to be able to address literacy challenges,” Mr. Yee said. 

“It will be dependent on the proposal of the school and they should justify how it will really support improved learner outcomes or literacy of students,” he added. 

Mr. Yee noted that the initiative aligns with the commission’s social media campaign Bayang Bumabasa: Mayors for Literacy which encourages local government units to champion literacy in their respective areas. 

“It’s important to involve the mayors because if they are not, it’s really going to be hard for DepEd,” he said. “They are the ones who know the child who dropped out, the child who is frequently absent.” 

“If the mayor and the barangay help, they can find these children, bring them back to school, and talk to their parents,” he added. 

About 20 mayors have participated in the social media campaign, including Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis “Vico” N. Sotto and Naga City Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo. — Almira Louise S. Martinez

Bulldogs, Fighting Maroons eye quick finals date in UAAP S88

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS — UAAP/JULIUS DOMONDON

Games on Wednesday
(Smart Araneta Coliseum)
(U16 Boys’ Stepladder Semis)
8:30 a.m. – FEU-D vs UST
(Women’s Stepladder Semis)
10:30 a.m. – ADMU vs NU
(Men’s Final Four)
1:30 p.m. – NU* vs DLSU
4:30 p.m. – UP* vs UST
*Twice-to-beat

TOP-RANKED National University (NU) and reigning champion University of the Philippines (UP) try to maximize their incentives to arrange a quick finals date in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Final Four on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Armed with twice-to-beat bonuses, the NU Bulldogs and the UP Fighting Maroons could advance in the best-of-three finale in just one swing against the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers and the De La Salle University Green Archers, respectively.

NU battles fourth-ranked La Salle to snap its back-to-back finals appearance at 1:30 p.m. followed by UP’s fifth straight finals bid against the third-seeded Santo Tomas at 4:30 p.m.

Berths in the finals via stepladder semifinals are also up for grabs in the women’s and U16 divisions. Defending titlist and second place NU battles No.3 seed Ateneo de Manila University at 10:30 a.m. for a shot at unbeaten Santo Tomas in the women’s finals while No. 2 Santo Tomas clashes with No. 3 Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) at 8:30 a.m. for the right to challenge undefeated NU-Nazareth School in the U16 finale.

Ateneo and FEU-D advanced to the next stepladder after eliminating Adamson University, 66-56, and 90-76, respectively.

But all eyes are on the remaining four squads in the centerpiece men’s hoop wars with NU leading the way in an attempt to change the UAAP hoops order.

The Bulldogs licked the wounds of their seventh-place finish last year and dominated the two-round eliminations with an 11-3 slate, unseating the usual top seeds UP and La Salle.

That, however, doesn’t mean satisfaction and fulfillment already for NU with now a closer shot at returning to the finals after a decade as its ultimate goal.

“Stay focused, stay hungry, stay humble. Those three key words are very important for us,” said head coach Jeff Napa, warning against any complacency from his wards.

NU swept the crippled La Salle in two encounters this season but the semis is an entirely different arena, especially with the expected full-swing return of Mason Amos and Kean Baclaan for coach Topex Robinson’s troops following their MCL injuries. Mr. Amos has played limited minutes since while Mr. Baclaan for the first time was in uniform in La Salle’s last two wins against UP, 87-82, and Ateneo, 78-72, to catch the last semis bus behind Jacob Cortez and Elite Team member Mike Phillips.

NU will also welcome back Gelo Santiago from a five-game suspension following his unsportsmanlike foul on Ateneo’s Waki Espina early in the second round for an added coverage to Elite Team member Jake Figueroa, Omar John, Jolo Manansala, Mark Parks, Steve Nash Enriquez and Paul Francisco.

Then there’s the titleholder UP, which anticipates a dogfight with host Santo Tomas after splitting their season meetings in a bid to extend their finale streak to five under master tactician Goldwin Monteverde. The Fighting Maroons barely beat the Growling Tigers in the second round, 89-88, after a shellacking 87-67 defeat in the opener.

“Our mindset every time is consistency. It’s back to zero in the Final Four,” said Mr. Monteverde, tasking captain Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Francis Nnoruka and Gani Stevens to steady the ship for Diliman.

Standing on their way is a streak of Growling Tigers led by super rookie and Elite Team members Collins Akowe and Nic Cabañero alongside Forthsky Padrigao, Gelo Crisostomo and Kyle Paranada as the wards of coach Pido Jarencio fight to live another day. — John Bryan Ulanday

POC names Eala, Bagunas as flag bearers in SEAG

BRYAN BAGUNAS — PNVF

TENNIS supernova Alexandra “Alex” Eala and volleyball star Bryan Bagunas will be the Philippines’ flag bearers when it wades into battle in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) set Dec. 9 to 20 in Thailand.

“Popularity aside, Alex and Bryan have made impacts in the global sports community and that makes them the best choice to carry the flag in the SEA Games,” said Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham Tolentino in a statement on Tuesday.

“It’s about the inspirational appeal, the motivation and hard work that reaps accomplishment that make an athlete or athletes the best choice for the chore,” he added.

Ms. Eala, of course, was an easy choice after her meteoric rise to prominence as she is now ranked 50th in the Women’s Tennis Association rankings — the highest place reached by a Filipina.

For Mr. Bagunas, he was the face of the Alas Pilipinas team that finished a historic 19th in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship the country hosted a few months ago.

The pair’s presence in the biennial meet should add to an already star-studded, 1,168-strong Philippine team eyeing to eclipse its 58-gold, fifth-place finish in Phnom Penh, Cambodia two years ago.

It included Tokyo Games weightlifting gold winner Hidilyn Diaz, Olympic medalists Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas and Eumir Felix Marcial of boxing and Kayla Sanchez of swimming, and Olympians EJ Obiena (pole vault), Hergie Bacyadan (boxing), Aleah Finnegan (artistic gymnastics), Joanie Delgaco (rowing), Eric Cray (athletics) and Elreen Ando (weightlifting).

Other stars in the fold are Gilas Pilipinas, Alas Pilipinas, and World Cup veterans from the national women’s football team.

Mr. Tolentino, meanwhile, said the country’s initial 300 slots in the opening parade at the Rajamangala National Stadium could possibly be trimmed to 200 due to the host Thais’ year-long mourning for their Queen Sirikit and the Songkhla flood disaster. — Joey Villar

After 2-decade stint with Gilas, Aguilar hangs up sneakers

JAPETH AGUILAR hung his sneakers with peace, comfort and confidence, knowing that he has left a very capable and youthful frontline for Gilas Pilipinas to bank on — more than just his lasting legacy.

Mr. Aguilar on Tuesday ended almost a two-decade stint with Gilas Pilipinas, the longest tenure for any national player in history, officially handing the keys to the likes of Kai Sotto, AJ Edu and Quentin Millora-Brown.

Mr. Aguilar, who started donning national colors as a pioneer member of the Smart Gilas Pilipinas program in 2009, started the game and played 10 minutes with three points, a rebound and a steal as head coach Tim Cone gave him a perfect swan song.

Following him in the later years was the nine-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo as they formed a formidable frontline tandem that led to Gilas’ three straight FIBA Basketball World Cup appearances from 2014.

That year, Gilas snapped a 36-year World Cup appearance by winning a silver medal in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship prior.

Mr. Aguilar also had a hand in Gilas’ two SEABA and SEA Games championships on top of the gold medal in the 2023 Asian Games to end a 61-year thirst for the Philippines, which remains their greatest feat up to date.

Overall, Mr. Aguilar played 82 matches in FIBA competitions but his time was up, leaving Gilas in good hands with the triple tower combo of Messrs. Sotto, Edu and Millora-Brown as soon as Mr. Fajardo retired anytime soon, too.

What made it sweeter his having his No. 25 jersey retired during the game at a venue where it all started for him — the Blue Eagle Gym — as a former Ateneo player.

Mr. Aguilar may have retired from national team duties but for Mr. Cone, he can always come back, especially with still an active role for their mother club Ginebra in the PBA.

“He knows that if we call him, he could still come back. Who knows? His wife always tells my wife: ‘Can you please allow him to retire?’ I’ve said no for the last two to three years. But with Kai nearing his return, there was a chance for him to finally retire,” said Mr. Cone.

“But he’s still on call. If something happens with some of our bigs, we will still call him because he’s a freak of nature. He is gonna be like Muhammad Ali, maybe. Come back, retire, come back, then retire.” — John Bryan Ulanday

WNBA offers $1-M max base salary plus revenue sharing

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THE latest proposal made by the WNBA in collective bargaining negotiations with the players’ union would guarantee a $1-million base in salary for players on max deals, ESPN reported on Monday.

The total earnings for max players could exceed $1.2 million when factoring in revenue sharing, which would surpass the league’s previous proposal that had max salaries around $1.1 million between salary and a revenue-sharing piece.

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association rejected that proposal roughly two weeks ago, and the league and union agreed on Sunday to extend their deadline six weeks till Jan. 9, 2026. It was the second extension since the end of the 2025 season.

Per ESPN, the newest proposal would lead to a $5-million salary cap in 2026, and it would grow annually along with revenue growth throughout the length of the CBA. The minimum salary for 2026 would be $225,000.

Team salary caps were $1.5 million in 2025.

The players’ side has been asking for a cap that was tied to league revenue growth rather than staying flat throughout the length of the deal. The union has not yet responded publicly to the league’s latest proposal. — Reuters

Heat match team record with 24 treys, trounce Clippers

NORMAN POWELL sank six of the Heat’s franchise-record-tying 24 3-pointers as Miami blew out the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 140-123, on Monday.

Powell put up 30 points and shot six-for-10 from long distance for the Heat, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Bam Adebayo set a career high with five treys while scoring 27 points and grabbing a season-high 14 rebounds.

Miami’s Andrew Wiggins and Tyler Herro each added 22 points, and Davion Mitchell scored 16 points, going four-for-four from 3-point range, and dished out 12 assists. Herro also sank four treys.

It was the fifth time this season that the Heat scored 140 points or more in a game. Miami completed a 3-1 homestand and improved to 10-2 at home.

Los Angeles’ Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 36 points, 19 of them coming in the fourth quarter when the result was essentially settled. James Harden finished with 11 points in only 20 minutes, and Ivica Zubac contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds.

The Clippers took their fifth loss in a row and fell for the ninth time in 10 games. The Monday contest was the opener of a five-game road trip.

The game was tied before Miami closed out the first half on a 32-12 run to lead 76-56 at the break.

Miami went 14-for-21 from 3-point distance in the first half. The Clippers were 3-for-15 from beyond the arc.

The second half was more of the same for the Heat as Adebayo and Powell continued their barrage from distance. Miami went on a 12-0 run to open the half, featuring two 3-pointers from Adebayo and one apiece from Mitchell and Powell.

Following a Clippers timeout, Los Angeles coach Tyronn Lue chose to sit all five of his starters with 10:36 left in the third quarter. Harden never checked back into the game.

The Clippers outscored the Heat 41-26 in the fourth quarter and were able to cut the deficit as low as 12 points after trailing by 38 in the third.

The Heat wound up 24-for-46 (52.2%) on 3-point attempts, while the Clippers finished 9-for-29 (31%). — Reuters

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