Pilots draw lessons from beating PH squads

Filipino basketball fans may find themselves rooting against a familiar tormentor in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Finals. The Taoyuan Pauian Pilots, who have repeatedly beaten Philippine teams in the tournament, face the Utsunomiya Brex in the title match, with many Filipinos expected to favor the Japanese side. Taoyuan coach Iurgi Caminos acknowledged his