Gilas Pilipinas trounces Japan as Tautuaa shines

MANILA, Philippines- Two rookies of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) made their presence felt in the on going 37th Jones Cup at the Xinchuang Gymnasium in Taipei and led Gilas Pilipinas in beating win-less Japan 75-60.The RP squad relied on Terrence Terrible Romeo and the mammothrookie Moala Tuatuaa to improve its win-loss record to 3-1.It gaveJapan its fourthlost in as many games.The game, aired live on TV5, was close until Gilas' gunnersGary David, Gabe Norwood, Romeo, Ranedel De Ocampo and JC Inal early in the fourth quarter.Defense did it as the Japanese ball handlers had difficulty finding an open man, according to Gilas coach Tab Baldwin.The 2015 PBA Draft number one pick Tautuaa score to slams that sent Filipinos in the stadium roaring.The 26-year old Tautuaa has so far played his best.Gilas Pilipinas faces taller and tougher Iran Thursday at 3 p.m.