Barangay Ginebra San Miguel won a classic, low-scoring defensive war against arch-rivals San Miguel Beermen, 73-71, in a PBA on Tour showdown on June 25, 2025. In a game that lived up to its "Manila Clasico" hype, Ginebra's defense made the final stand in a thrilling finish. Both teams struggled offensively in the face of intense defensive pressure, resulting in the lowest combined score of the tour. The lead changed hands numerous times in the fourth quarter, with neither team leading by more than four points. With the game tied in the final minute, Ginebra's veteran leader drove and dished to an open cutter for a layup to take the lead. San Miguel had a chance to tie or win on their final possession, but a well-defended three-point attempt at the buzzer fell short, sending the Ginebra crowd into a frenzy. This epic battle was a perfect preview of the intensity expected when these two giants meet in the regular season.