Barangay Ginebra San Miguel defeated the San Miguel Beermen 99-90 in a heavyweight PBA on Tour clash on Sunday, January 4, 2026. In a marquee matchup between sister teams, Ginebra's defensive intensity and bench production proved decisive in handing the Beermen a rare loss in the preseason tournament. Ginebra set the tone early with physical defense, disrupting San Miguel's fluid offensive sets. The Gin Kings also received a huge boost from their second unit, which outscored San Miguel's bench by a significant margin. While San Miguel's stars had solid individual numbers, they were forced into tougher shots than usual and never found a consistent rhythm. Ginebra's import led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, outplaying his counterpart in the pivotal matchup. The victory was a significant confidence booster for Ginebra, proving they could compete with and beat the league's top team.