![Kong Qian Ya of Hwa Chong drives through the defense in a hard-fought matchup. [photo credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nbarsi_day1_ashokkumar_-267-400x200.jpg)
Hwa Chong Institution opened its NBA Rising Stars Invitational campaign with a thrilling 69-63 win over Malaysia’s Hin Hua High School in a packed Day 1 at Kallang.
![Japeth Aguilar leads Ginebra’s comeback with 18 points and 9 boards. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images827-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra pulled off a thrilling comeback from 18 points down to steal Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals from San Miguel, 73-71.
![Roger Pogoy erupts in the fourth quarter to give TNT a crucial Game 1 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images727-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy erupted for 28 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a 98-91 win over Rain or Shine, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
![The first-ever NBA Rising Stars Invitational champions will receive the unique Building Ball Trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon. [photo credit: NBA rising Stars Invitational Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/509430898_17865688728406923_7776275614233749656_n-400x200.jpeg)
The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025 begins in Singapore, bringing together boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries across Asia-Pacific, marking a new chapter in regional high-school basketball with star-studded participation and unique fan experiences.
The Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC) is set to elevate grassroots basketball in 2025 with a structured competition and analytics-driven approach under legends Benjie Paras and Paolo Layug.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, clinching their first championship in OKC history.
![Leonard Santillan leads Rain or Shine with 24 points and 9 rebounds in their comeback win over NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images218-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rallied from a deficit to beat NLEX 103-92 and secure their spot in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. A balanced scoring attack and a dominant fourth quarter powered the Elasto Painters’ victory.
![Kelly Williams hits two clutch free throws in the final seconds to give TNT an 80-79 victory over Magnolia. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images1722-400x200.jpg)
Kelly Williams, at 42 years old, proved he’s still a warrior for TNT, hitting clutch free throws in the final moments to secure a narrow 80-79 win over Magnolia and advance to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
SBP and PHILSPADA officially sign an MOU to promote wheelchair basketball across the Philippines, emphasizing inclusivity and offering development opportunities for athletes, coaches, and officials.
![Japeth Aguilar leads Barangay Ginebra to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a 19-point, 13-rebound performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images826-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra defeats Converge 88-80 to move into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, with Japeth Aguilar leading the charge. The Gin Kings now set their sights on San Miguel Beer for a semifinals showdown.