Anthony, Taulava double-doubles carry NLEX over Barako Bull

Sean Anthony scores 11 and grabs 19 rebounds, while Asi Taulava turns in 14 points and 11 boards in a gritty win

Rappler.com

Published 7:33 PM, October 28, 2015

Updated 7:33 PM, October 28, 2015

ROAD RAGE. Sean Anthony of NLEX was a major force on the glass, grabbing a career-high 19 rebounds. Photo by PBA Images

MANILA, Philippines - Late-game hustle play by Sean Anthony and Asi Taulava enabled the NLEX Road Warriors to hold off Barako Bull Energy Cola, 93-85, at Smart-Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, October 28.

NLEX struggled early against Barako, trailing by as much as 13 before a second half surge led by the tough defense of the Road Warriors. Anthony scored 11 points and grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds, while Taulava scored 14 and grabbed 11 boards. Three other Road Warriors scored in double figures as well.

JC Intal and Willie Wilson each scored a game high 16 points in defeat for Barako.

NLEX now joins Rain or Shine at 2-0 in the Philippine Cup while Barako starts off the season 0-1. – Rappler.com