The San Miguel Beermen bounced back from their previous loss to defeat Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 93-84 in a PBA on Tour rematch on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Displaying their trademark resilience, the Beermen used a dominant third-quarter performance to gain separation and split the two-game series with their rivals. Eager to avenge their earlier defeat, San Miguel came out with heightened focus, particularly on the defensive end. The game was tied at halftime before the Beermen unleashed a 15-2 run to start the third quarter, effectively deciding the contest. San Miguel's star guard took over, scoring 12 of his 28 points in that pivotal period, while their defense held Ginebra to just 16 points in the quarter. Ginebra struggled offensively, shooting a poor percentage from the field and failing to mount a serious comeback in the fourth. The win reasserted San Miguel's status as the team to beat in the On Tour tournament.