The NLEX Road Warriors pulled off a minor upset, defeating the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 89-86 in a thrilling PBA On Tour game on May 7, 2025. In a match that went down to the wire, NLEX showed tremendous grit to hold off the perennial crowd favorites, Ginebra. The Road Warriors executed their game plan flawlessly in the final minutes, making key defensive stops and sinking crucial free throws to seal the win. Beating a team of Ginebra's stature, even in an exhibition, provides a massive morale boost for the NLEX squad and validates the work they are putting in during the offseason. For Ginebra, the On Tour is a time to manage workloads and experiment, so the close loss is not a major concern, but it does remind the team that every opponent will be eager to challenge the league's most popular franchise.