NORTHERN Luzon Expressway (NLEX) banked on a strong second half attack to trounce Rain or Shine, 111-91, on Wednesday for a share of the top spot in Season 44 Philippine Basketball Association Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.

The Road Warriors outscored the Elasto Painters in the third period, 32-16, to turn a 51-49 halftime lead into an 83-65 third quarter romp en route to securing seven wins against a loss.