Pilots rout Alvark to make the EASL finalStaff writer, with CNAThe Taoyuan Pauian Pilots, defending champions of Taiwan’s P.League+, on Friday secured their second straight berth in the East Asia Super League (EASL) championship game by trouncing Alvark Tokyo 102-76 at Studio City Event Center in Macau. The Taoyuan Pauian Pilots William Artino, second left, controls the ball during their East Asia Super League semi-final against Alvark Tokyo at Studio City Event Center in Macau on Friday. Photo: CNA“It means a lot,” said Artino, who joined the Pilots in the off-season last year. The Pilots were dominant throughout the game close to the basket, outscoring Tokyo 70-18 inside the paint and outrebounding their opponent 62-33. Through two games in the EASL playoffs, the Pilots have leaned on their dominance inside to overcome their struggles from beyond the arc.

Source: Taipei Times March 21, 2026 17:14 UTC