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P74.1-M irrigation projects in Bicol completed

IRRIGATION projects worth P74.14 million were recently completed in the Bicol Region and 1,799 farmers are expected to benefit from the new facilities.

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) announced Thursday that the projects include the South Quinale River Irrigation System in Oas, Albay; Model Farm Drip Irrigation Project in Polangui, Albay; and the Agos Rubber Dam in Bato, Camariñes Sur.

Rice and corn are among the major crops in the region. Bicol is also among the main producers of coconut and abaca.

Power transmission tower in Lanao del Norte bombed

THE NGCP tower in Carmen, Cotabato that was bombed in Oct. 2017. -- NGCP

A POWER transmission tower located in the town of Maguing in Lanao del Norte was bombed on Dec. 2, the Philippine’s grid operator reported.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said its Tower No. 65, which has been unenergized since September after still unidentified individuals destroyed the insulators, was again vandalized through an explosive device on Thursday afternoon.

NGCP said it has yet to confirm the extent of the damage and if there are casualties.

“Repair of tower 65 will commence as soon as the area is secured,” the NGCP said in a statement.

The grid operator appealed to the local and national government, community leaders, and the public to help identify those behind the bombing.

“The bombings only serve to increase the burden of the public, which must suffer through service interruptions when towers are bombed,” NGCP said.

In Oct. 3, 2017, Tower No. 106 in Carmen, Cotabato was also bombed causing the whole tower to collapse. — Marielle C. Lucenio

PHL shares rebound as investors pick up bargains

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PHILIPPINE SHARES bounced back on Thursday after days of closing in the red as investors picked up bargains.

The 30-member Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 85.48 points or 1.23% to close at 7,032.54 on Thursday, while the all shares index climbed 38.12 points or 1.02% to 3,772.50.

“The local bourse ended higher today as bargain hunters picked up heavily battered shares after the past few days of moving lower. This is amid the volatility caused by the spread of the Omicron variant across the globe. Locally, the positive manufacturing report may have helped improve investor optimism today,” Darren Blaine T. Pangan, Trader at Timson Securities, Inc., said in a Viber message on Thursday.

Manufacturing activity rose to an eight-month high in November as new orders increased for the first time since March, IHS Markit said on Wednesday.

The Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.7 last month from 51 in October, the highest since the 52.2 in March. A reading above 50 indicates improving conditions for the manufacturing sector versus the previous month, and below the threshold means deterioration.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks and major currencies paused for breath on Thursday as markets struggled to find direction in the absence of solid information about the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus, Reuters reported.

In Asia, MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan advanced 0.35%, supported by a 1.21% rise in Korea’s KOSPI on the back of a mini tech rally, while Japan’s Nikkei lost 0.27%.

“The Senate’s approval on the third and final reading of the 2022 national budget also helped in lifting sentiment,” Philstocks Financial, Inc. Senior Research and Engagement Supervisor Japhet Louis O. Tantiangco said in a Viber message.

The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved on third and final reading the proposed P5.024-trillion 2022 national budget.

“The PSEi is also higher as the national vaccination program is extended in able to achieve herd immunity as early as this year,” Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said in a Viber message.

All sectoral indices ended in the green on Thursday. Mining and oil rose 213.46 points or 2.30% to end at 9,468.83; holding firms jumped 135.52 points or 2.02% to 6,842.19; industrials increased 168.89 points or 1.65% to 10,361.92; services went up 17.33 points or 0.90% to 1,930.10; property added 12.07 points or 0.38% to end at 3,143.94; and financials improved by 5.25 points or 0.34% to 1,537.98.

Value turnover soared to P9.04 billion with 844.79 million issues switching hands on Thursday from the 14.43 billion with 1.37 billion shares traded on Wednesday.

Advancers beat decliners, 111 against 78, while 50 names closed unchanged.

Net foreign selling decreased to P1.02 billion on Thursday from P1.25 billion on Wednesday.

Timson Securities’ Mr. Pangan said the PSEi’s support is at the 6,800 area and resistance is at 7,454.50. — M.C. Lucenio with Reuters

Peso down on hawkish remarks from Fed chief

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THE PESO retreated versus the greenback on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve continued to be hawkish amid emerging inflation risks.

The local unit closed at P50.40 per dollar on Thursday, shedding six centavos from its P50.34 finish on Wednesday, based on data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines.

The peso opened Thursday’s session weaker at P50.38 per dollar. Its worst showing was at P50.44, while its intraday best was at P50.32 against the greenback.

Dollars exchanged dropped to $880.24 million on Thursday from $1.032 billion on Wednesday.

The peso was weaker on Thursday following hawkish statements from Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell regarding their policy approach moving forward, a trader said in an e-mail.

For two straight days, Mr. Powell has said they will look into implementing a quicker tapering of asset purchases and reinforced his message that the Fed will keep inflation in check, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

“We’ve seen the factors that are causing higher inflation to be more persistent. Policy has adapted to that and will continue to adapt,” Mr. Powell told the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

He added that it would be appropriate to assess a faster tapering that could be finished in a few months, echoing his statement to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said there was also cautious sentiment after the first Omicron case was detected in the United States.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the first Omicron case was confirmed in the US in a person who returned from South Africa, Bloomberg reported Thursday.

For today, both Mr. Ricafort and the trader gave a forecast range of P50.30 to P50.50 per dollar. — L.W.T. Noble with Bloomberg

Air Force Aguilas, Dasma Monarchs eye Champions League showdown

(LEFT) Team Go for Gold-Air Force Aguilas and (RIGHT) Team Dasma Monarchs

By John Bryan Ulanday

 GAMES TODAY

(Aquamarine Recreational Center Gym, Lipa, Batangas)
10 a.m. – Sabong International vs. MRT-Negros (Battle for 5th)
1:30 p.m. – Go For Gold-Air Force vs. Global Remit (semifinal)
4 p.m. – Team Dasma Monarchs vs. VNS Manileño Spikers (semifinal)

LIPA CITY — Heavily-favored Go For Gold-Air Force Aguilas and Team Dasma Monarchs target a gigantic titular showdown when they take on different opponents in the knockout semifinals of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League men’s tournament at the Aquamarine Recreational Center Gym here.

The Monarchs aim to take care of business against the dangerous VNS Manileño Spikers in the main game at 4 p.m. following the collision between the Aguilas and Global Remit at 1:30 p.m.

Both Dasma and Go For Gold-Air Force swept the preliminary matches to top their respective groups and to stay on track of arranging an anticipated finale duel barring upsets from their spirited counterparts.

“There’s pressure on us given the presence of national team players in our team but as I’ve said, all squads here including us started from scratch due to the long hiatus from the pandemic so it will not be easy,” said Go For Gold-Air Force mentor Dante Alinsunurin.

“The real fight begins here. We prepared hard for this in a bid to make the finals and win the title by all means,” said Dasma coach Norman Miguel.

Mr. Miguel will bank on the troika of Mark Calado, Madzlan Gampong and Jayvee Sumagaysay while the Philippine team core of John Vic de Guzman, Kim Malabunga, Mark Alfafara, Jessie Lopez and Francis Saura banner Mr. Alinsunurin’s wards.

Photos from volleyballphilippines.com

Their national teammate Ish Polvorosa, however, will be on the opposite side to lead the Global Remit’s upset bid riding on the momentum of their semis-clinching win the other day.

Meanwhile, Christian Marcelino fired 15 markers as MRT-Negros gained a shot at Sabong International in the battle for fifth place today after sweeping the Basilan Steel Spikers, 25-20, 25-18, 25-20, in the classification match yesterday.

MRT-Negros, which suffered a heartbreaker against Global Remit the other day to miss out on a semis berth, and Sabong International duel at 10 a.m. today.

“We tried our best to make the semis, but we missed the opportunity. It’s a battle of pride for us this time, that’s why we still gave it all,” said coach Ralph Savellano.

The PNVF Champions League is backed by  Rebisco, Pitmaster Foundation, Inc., Top Speed, 1Pacman Partylist, Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee as platinum sponsors; F2 Logistics, Asics, PLDT, MVP Sports Foundation and Mikasa as gold sponsors; and BCDA, Philippine Red Cross, Lipa City, Davis Paint and Emerald PVC Pipes, Fittings and Doors as silver sponsors with PNVF godfather, Taguig Rep. Alan Peter S. Cayetano, chairman of the Champions League, giving his full support.

New coaches for College of St. Benilde, Adamson

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With the return of collegiate basketball imminent, College of St. Benilde and Adamson University have tapped new coaches to handle the reins in jump-starting their preparations for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), which are both planning to resume face-to-face games early next year.

The Blazers have appointed Charles Tiu to succeed TY Tang in time for the 97th NCAA season that has eyed January as the league opening.

Mr. Tiu’s appointment came a day after Nash Racela, a former Blackwater coach, took over the coaching helm at Adamson where he succeeded Franz Pumaren. The UAAP is seeking to open in February.

Mr. Tiu recently backed out coaching the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in the Chooks-to-Go MPBL to focus on the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) where he is an assistant.

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He did not mind the new job as an added duty.

“I’m happy and excited and honestly didn’t expect it,” said Mr. Tiu.

Mr. Tiu has served as an assistant of Mr. Tang for three years and was familiar with how things were run with the Blazers.

So when Mr. Tang migrated to Canada last September, the Blazers did not look anywhere to get a replacement.

Mr. Tiu said he would have his hands full as he lost two key players to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) — Kendrix Belgica and Justin Gutang. — Joey Villar

 

 

 

 

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Major League Baseball locks out players after failing to reach new labor deal

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a solo home runoff of Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek (45) during the seventh inning in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. (Reuters)

Major League Baseball (MLB) locked out its players on Thursday after failing to reach terms on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) ahead of a midnight deadline.

The decision halts all player activity as relates to their clubs including free-agent signings, trades and use of team facilities.

“Despite the league’s best efforts to make a deal with the Players Association, we were unable to extend our 26 year-long history of labor peace and come to an agreement with the MLBPA before the current CBA expired,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said.

“Therefore, we have been forced to commence a lockout of Major League players, effective at 12:01 a.m. ET on Dec. 2.”

The lockout marks the first work stoppage in MLB since the players’ strike of 1994-95.

That dispute forced a premature end to the season, delayed the start of the following year’s campaign and turned off fans, with attendances plummeting when play finally resumed.

“The shutdown is a dramatic measure, regardless of the timing,” the players’ association (MLBPA) said.

“It was the owners’ choice, plain and simple, specifically calculated to pressure players into relinquishing rights and benefits and abandoning good faith bargaining proposals.

“These tactics are not new. We have been here before, and players have risen to the occasion time and again — guided by a solidarity that has been forged over generations. We will do so here again.”

Among the main problem areas, media reports said, were owners and players not agreeing on service time toward free agency, playoff expansion, a luxury tax and possible salary floor, and several proposed rule changes.

ESPN reported that the league had offered to remove direct draft-pick compensation and suggested a draft lottery to disincentivize teams from “tanking” to get a higher draft position.

Manfred said MLB had offered to establish a minimum payroll for all clubs, allow the majority of players to reach free agency earlier, and boosting compensation for all young players including increases in the minimum salary.

“When negotiations lacked momentum, we tried to create some by offering to accept the universal designated hitter, to create a new draft system using a lottery similar to other leagues, and to increase the competitive balance tax threshold that affects only a small number of teams,” he added.

“To be clear: this hard but important step does not necessarily mean games will be canceled.”

The 2022 season is not scheduled to begin until March while players are scheduled to report to “Spring Training” in mid-February. — Reuters

Sotto will miss Adelaide 36ers opening game

Kai Sotto will miss the opening game of the Adelaide 36ers in the Australia National Basketball League (NBL) due to an injury, his team announced yesterday.

The 36ers said Mr. Sotto is nursing a knee soreness, making him unavailable for the NBL regular season opener featuring Adelaide and the Perth Wildcats at the RAC Arena today. Game time is at 6:30 p.m. (Manila time).

Emmanuel Malou (knee soreness),  Sunday Dech (quadricep) and Hyrum Harris (border restriction) will be joining Mr. Sotto on the sidelines for the 36ers.

Mr. Sotto’s derailed debut in international pro play came at the heels of his limited action in the NBL Blitz preseason that was ruled by the 36ers last week after a perfect 5-0 record.

The 7-foot-3 Filipino sensation played only one match as a precaution before the regular season, racking up seven points, five boards and one block against the Cairns Taipans. — John Bryan Ulanday

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China due to concerns about the well-being of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai and the safety of other players.

The US-headquartered tour’s decision to walk away from one of its biggest markets was applauded by many leading figures in the tennis world but could cost the WTA hundreds of millions of dollars in broadcasting and sponsorship revenue.

Peng’s whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November, alleging that China’s former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her.

Neither Zhang, who retired in 2018, nor the Chinese government have commented on Peng’s allegation and the topic has been blocked from direct discussion on China’s heavily censored internet.

“I don’t see how I can ask our athletes to compete there when Peng Shuai is not allowed to communicate freely and has seemingly been pressured to contradict her allegation of sexual assault,” WTA chief executive Steve Simon said in a statement.

“Given the current state of affairs, I am also greatly concerned about the risks that all of our players and staff could face if we were to hold events in China in 2022.”

China’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment and calls to the organizers of the China Open tournament went unanswered.

The ministry said late last month that “certain people” should stop the “malicious hyping” and “politicization” of the Peng issue.

The decision comes as Beijing is preparing to host the Winter Olympics next February. Global rights groups and others have called for a boycott of the Beijing Olympics over China’s human rights record.

‘SERIOUS DOUBTS’

Peng did appear in mid-November at a dinner with friends and a children’s tennis tournament in Beijing, photographs and videos published by Chinese state media and by the tournament’s organizers showed.

On Nov. 21, IOC President Thomas Bach had a 30-minute video call with Peng, who competed at three Olympics, during which she told him she was safe.

But Simon, who said the decision to suspend tournaments in China had the full support of the WTA Board of Directors, said they were not convinced all was well with Peng.

“While we now know where Peng is, I have serious doubts that she is free, safe, and not subject to censorship, coercion, and intimidation,” said Simon.

“The WTA has been clear on what is needed here, and we repeat our call for a full and transparent investigation — without censorship — into Peng Shuai’s sexual assault accusation.”

Simon said the Peng situation demanded a response.

“If powerful people can suppress the voices of women and sweep allegations of sexual assault under the rug, then the basis on which the WTA was founded — equality for women — would suffer an immense setback. I will not and cannot let that happen,” he added.

‘RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY’

Tennis great and founder of the WTA Billie Jean King was among those who applauded the announcement.

“The WTA has chosen to be on the right side of history in defending the rights of our players,” King said in a statement. “This is yet another reason why women’s tennis is the leader in women’s sports.”

Martina Navratilova also signaled her support on Twitter, suggesting the IOC “takes note.”

Men’s world number one Novak Djokovic, who recently co-founded a players’ union aiming to represent both male and female professionals, also backed the move.

“I support fully WTA’s stance because we don’t have enough information about Shuai Peng and her well-being,” the Serbian said after a Davis Cup tie in Madrid. “It’s life of a tennis player that is in question here, so we, as the tennis community, need to stand together.” The United States Tennis Association commended the WTA. “This type of leadership is courageous and what is needed to ensure the rights of all individuals are protected and all voices are heard,” the body said in a statement. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and men’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

China’s ambassador to Cuba, Ma Hui, responded on Twitter with a single word.

“Posturing?” he wrote.

AGGRESSIVE EXPANSION

Simon had previously said the WTA would shut down its operations in China if it was not satisfied with the response to the allegations.

The WTA began an aggressive expansion into China on the eve of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and local interest in the sport was fueled by Li Na winning the 2011 French Open.

China hosted just two WTA events in 2008 but 11 years later was staging nine, including the WTA Tour finals which were secured in a 10-year deal by the city of Shenzhen in 2018.

In 2015, the WTA announced a 10-year digital rights deal with Chinese streaming platform iQiyi reportedly worth $120 million.

The pandemic forced the cancelation of all but one of the WTA events in China in 2020 and 2021, including this year’s Tour Finals which were moved to Mexico.

The 2022 tour calendar has not yet been published.

“Unless China takes the steps we have asked for, we cannot put our players and staff at risk by holding events in China,” Simon said on Wednesday.

“China’s leaders have left the WTA with no choice. I remain hopeful that our pleas will be heard and the Chinese authorities will take steps to legitimately address this issue.” — Reuters

MLB standoff

It took all of seven minutes for the two sides to leave the negotiating table. In hindsight, the meeting at the Four Seasons Dallas at Las Colinas in Texas yesterday was a formality; clearly, both Major League Baseball and the players union figured on sticking to their demands. Never mind that the existing collective bargaining agreement ends today, and that the league is expected to thereafter declare a lockout. Barring an unforeseen positive turn to the talks, the projected development has the pro scene facing its first work stoppage since the August 1994 strike.

If there’s any silver lining to the impasse, it’s that the MLB has some time to get its act straight. The three months separating the holidays from the start of the 2022 season may well spur quarters to keep an open mind in regard to supposedly nonnegotiable issues. Regardless of perspective, these concerns do matter, and need to be threshed out. That said, hardline positions wind up hurting everybody — even the sport itself, which has yet to recover from the pandemic and remains in dire need of a more fan-friendly image.

To be sure, those who pay tickets and go through turnstiles to see the games don’t care about the financials of a system seemingly capable of spreading the wealth, the negative effects of health protocols on economic activity at the consumer level notwithstanding. Not that the players aren’t right to push for increased pay and mobility during their primes, or that owners can’t be praised for refraining from entertaining the prospect of a hard salary cap as a bargaining chip. Bottom line, fans don’t care for the inner workings of the sport; they just like to see the action, free from politics.

How the standoff will be resolved is anybody’s guess. The best-case scenario has both sides reaching a compromise as early as possible, and in the next couple of months. Else, the lockout will eat into spring training, with lost revenues from games that should have gone on entering the equation. Which is too bad, because good intentions abound. The only problem is where enough of them can be found to compel all and sundry to look at the forest instead of the trees.

 

Anthony L. Cuaycong has been writing Courtside since BusinessWorld introduced a Sports section in 1994. He is a consultant on strategic planning, operations and Human Resources management, corporate communications, and business development.

Liverpool wins derby as top trio breaks clear in title race

Liverpool won the Merseyside derby with a 4-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday while Premier League leader Chelsea fought for a 2-1 win at Watford and Manchester City enjoyed a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.

With fourth-placed West Ham held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton, they are now seven points behind third-placed Liverpool who, along with Chelsea and Manchester City, look set for a three-horse race for the title.

After 14 games, Chelsea lead on 33 points with City a point behind and Liverpool on 31.

Jürgen Klopp’s side got four goals at the home of their neighbours for the first time since 1982, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice to maintain his electric form.

Jordan Henderson put Liverpool in front with a magnificent curling shot in the ninth minute before setting up Salah for the second.

It was one-way traffic and Everton, led by former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, looked at real risk of an embarrassing scoreline.

Demarai Gray pulled back a goal before the interval to give a restless home crowd some hope before a mistake by Seamus Coleman allowed Salah in on goal to make it 3-1 and then Diogo Jota produced a brilliant turn before blasting past Jordan Pickford to complete the rout.

“I liked what I saw and it was by far the best performance we’ve done at Goodison,” said Klopp.

“We made a big step in our development that we can take these kind of games, even though they are really important for the opponent. We can put emotions to the side. It was for sure a nine-out-of-10 performance from each of the boys,” added the German.

ZIYECH HITS WINNER FOR CHELSEA

After recent draws against Burnley and Manchester United, Chelsea could ill afford to drop points at Watford but manager Thomas Tuchel conceded they were fortunate to collect all three from Vicarage Road.

The visitors took the lead when Mason Mount coolly converted after a well-worked move in the 29th minute.

Watford deservedly leveled before the break through Nigerian Emmanuel Dennis only for substitute Hakim Ziyech to strike the winner 12 minutes later with the outstanding Mount the creator.

“We need a lot of points if we want to stay in the title race. We felt like we lost two points against Burnley and Manchester United. We stole minimum two, maybe three back today,” said Tuchel.

“Overall, we can do much better. There are some reasons — we have injured players and some key players due to overload were not on the pitch. I don’t want to be too critical. Watford deserved more,” he added.

Outstanding first-half goals from Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva set Manchester City on their way to victory at Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa.

Portugal center-half Dias blasted home from more than 20 meters after Raheem Sterling’s cutback flashed across the penalty area.

Silva doubled their advantage with a breathtaking effort in the 43rd, volleying superbly past Martinez from 15 meters after City broke away from their own penalty area with Riyad Mahrez releasing Gabriel Jesus on the right flank.

Ollie Watkins got Villa back into the game but City collected their fourth league win in a row.

“We came here against an incredible team with quality and top players and the way we played in the first half and even the second was magnificent,” said City manager Pep Guardiola.

“We conceded in the first minute of the second and it’s so difficult but we played with huge personality, a really good game,” he said.

An 89th-minute overhead kick from Neal Maupay frustrated West Ham at Brighton after the Londoners had taken an early lead through Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek’s header.

Leicester City had to come from behind twice to get a 2-2 draw at Southampton with James Maddison’s 49th-minute strike earning Brendan Rodgers’s side a point that leaves the Foxes in eighth place.

Sixth placed Wolverhampton Wanderers were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at home to 18th-placed Burnley who have drawn five of their last seven games. — Reuters

Bucks storm back from 18-point deficit to defeat Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks battled back from an 18-point deficit and Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a go-ahead layup with two seconds left in regulation to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets (127-125) on Monday night to earn their eighth straight win.

Milwaukee outscored the Hornets (67-57) in the second half to complete the comeback after not holding a lead through nearly 34 minutes of action. Miles Bridges threw up a heave at the buzzer, but it did not fall, handing the Bucks their sixth consecutive victory at home.

Antetokounmpo racked up 40 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists on 15-of-24 shooting to post his 13th double-double of the season. Khris Middleton added 21 points, Grayson Allen had 16 and reserves Pat Connaughton and George Hill each had 11. All five starters scored in double figures.

LaMelo Ball tallied a career-high 36 points to go along with nine assists and five rebounds. Reserve Kelly Oubre, Jr. finished with 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting and cashed in on five of nine shots from behind the arc. Bridges notched 22 points and nine rebounds, and Gordon Hayward recorded 18 points and five assists.

Although they shot 49.4% from the field and 41.2% from deep, Charlotte allowed over 114 points for the fourth straight game as the Hornets dropped their third consecutive contest.

Milwaukee heated up from long range following half time, going 8-for-16 (50.0%) from distance to erase Charlotte’s lead.

The Bucks chipped away before half time, thanks in part to a 10-0 run early in the second quarter that was headlined by a pair of threes from Allen. Oubre’s 20 first-half points prevented Milwaukee from taking a lead, and the Hornets went into the break with an eight-point edge.

Charlotte got off to a blistering start, opening the game on an 11-1 run and hitting 10 of its first 17 (58.8%) 3-point attempts. Despite 12 first-quarter points from Antetokounmpo, the Hornets were still able to build a 41-25 lead by the end of the frame. — Reuters

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