Taulava gets one-game ban after altercation with David Semerad

PBA (file photo)

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--The PBA capped an action-packed Tuesday in sports with the league's announcement of Asi Taulava's suspension for NLEX's game on Wednesday against Ginebra.

The PBA handed the Road Warriors' ageless center with the said ban plus fines totaling PHP32,500 for his part in an altercation with San Miguel Beerman David Semerad in the third quarter of their match on Friday won by Semerad's club.

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Taulava already apologized to the league on Saturday via an Instagram post.

To our awesome PBA fans and Comm Narvasa @pbaconnect office. I just want to apologize for my outburst last night. My temper got da best of me when I turn around n saw my lil bro Henry down. As a big brother to my teammates it falls on my shoulders to protect him if some one trys to hurt him. I'm sorry and see y'all at da games. #OnToTheNext #NLEX #PBA

A photo posted by Asi Taulava (@agelessasi88) on Jul 22, 2016 at 7:15pm PDT

NLEX and Ginebra collide in the main game of Wednesday's doubleheader at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City at 7 p.m., succeeding an anticipated showdown between San Miguel and Mahindra, which are both 2-0, at 4:15 p.m.

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