NLEX Road Warriors defeated TNT Tropang Giga 88:83 in the PBA Governors' Cup on 4 August 2026. The home side took control when it mattered, holding on through a tight finish to extend their perfect start to the tournament.
The win keeps NLEX in second place after three games, now sitting top of their section with three victories from three outings. TNT drop further back to fourth, their record now standing at one win and one loss from two matches. And here's the thing — the gap between them at this stage is hardly wide, but form tells a different story.
NLEX arrived in fine fettle, having won their previous five games without dropping a single contest. Their last outing saw them beat Converge Fibertax 119:107, and before that they dismantled San Miguel Beermen 110:96. The momentum was clearly in their favour going into this encounter.
TNT's recent run showed more inconsistency. They secured a narrow 93:89 victory over San Miguel on 1 August, but had lost four of their other five games, including a heavy 103:87 defeat to Titan Ultra Giants. To be fair, beating NLEX would have been no small feat given the Warriors' current trajectory.
The final margin of five points suggests a game decided by small details rather than dominance. NLEX kept their side in it through the closing stages, while TNT couldn't quite find the extra gear needed to turn the tide. By then, the home crowd would have sensed what was coming.