Taoyuan Pauian def San Miguel, 101-85 [EASL 2024-25 | Nov. 13, 2024]

The San Miguel Beermen are poised to overcome their recent challenges in the East Asia Super League (EASL) as they prepare to face Taiwan’s Taoyuan Pauian Pilots at the PhilSports Arena this Wednesday.

After suffering a disappointing home loss to Suwon KT Sonicboom in their EASL season opener, San Miguel, the reigning champions of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, finds themselves with a 0-1 record in Group A.

The Beermen have not tasted victory in the EASL since their impressive sweep of the group stage during The Terrific 12 in 2019, where their fourth-place finish remains the pinnacle achievement for any PBA team in EASL history.

Currently enduring a five-game EASL losing streak, San Miguel has faced these defeats with an average margin of 22.6 points, and the Beermen are eager to reverse this trend.

With the PBA on a conference break following their semifinal exit in the Governors’ Cup, the Beermen aim to realign their focus, relying on their veteran savvy and the advantage of playing on home turf to ignite their EASL campaign.

In contrast, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots arrive riding high, boasting a 1-0 EASL record after securing a victory against Suwon on the road.

As the P.LEAGUE+ runners-up and current league leaders, the Pilots present a significant challenge for San Miguel’s quest for redemption.

The highly anticipated matchup between the Beermen and the Pilots is scheduled to tip off at 6:10 p.m. from PhilSports Arena.