November 30, 2024

San Miguel looks to correct EASL struggles with home game vs Taiwan's Taoyuan Pilots

San Miguel looks to correct EASL struggles with home game vs Taiwan
The Beermen look for their first EASL win in quite a while. Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

The San Miguel Beermen are ready to shake off recent struggles in the East Asia Super League (EASL) as they face Taiwan’s Taoyuan Pauian Pilots at the PhilSports Arena Wednesday.

Coming off a tough home loss to Suwon KT Sonicboom in its EASL opener, San Miguel, the reigning PBA Commissioner’s Cup champion, holds a 0-1 record in Group A.


The Beermen haven’t won an EASL game since sweeping the group stage in 2019’s The Terrific 12, a tournament where their fourth-place finish remains the best showing for a PBA team in EASL history.

Currently on a five-game EASL losing skid, San Miguel has dropped these matches by an average margin of 22.6 points, and the Beermen are certainly keen on turning the tide.

With the PBA on conference break after their semifinal exit in the Governors’ Cup, the Beermen will look to refocus, counting on veteran experience and a home-court advantage to spark their EASL campaign. 

Taoyuan Pauian Pilots, meanwhile, arrive with momentum, boasting a 1-0 EASL record after defeating Suwon on the road.

As the P.LEAGUE+ runners-up and current league leaders, the Pilots will be a formidable test for San Miguel’s comeback bid.

Tip off for the Beermen-Pilots showdown is set for 6:10 p.m. from PhilSports.


[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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