![APR’s Obadia Noel #1 driving a basketball during APR’s game against Nairobi City Thunder at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda on May 25, 2025. [Photo by Theo Kine, BAL/Getty Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/beef8d17ae108ee5519a65ea3c9748f1-e1748274211776-400x200.jpg)
Al Ahli Tripoli crushed MBB and APR edged Nairobi City Thunder to secure the final BAL Playoffs berths as all eight teams are now confirmed for the 2025 BAL postseason in South Africa.
Nairobi City Thunder shocked MBB with their first win of the 2025 BAL Nile Conference, while Al Ahli Tripoli remained undefeated after a historic 106-102 shootout against APR.
![Gilas U16 celebrates its second win with a team photo postgame. [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/500642388_18330221077163560_2689080069166399108_n-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas U16 bounced back from a shaky opener with a dominant 87-42 victory over Thailand in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. The Filipinos’ defense was relentless, holding Thailand to a single point in the first quarter.
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The Meralco Bolts halted NLEX’s six-game win streak with a 108-92 blowout in the PBA Philippine Cup, led by Chris Newsome’s 21 points and CJ Cansino’s 20. The victory pushed Meralco to 5-5 and solidified its Top 8 standing heading into a crucial showdown with Barangay Ginebra.
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San Miguel Beer dominated Blackwater 115-78 in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup, overcoming key absences with a clinical performance led by CJ Perez, June Mar Fajardo, and Don Trollano.
Al Ahli Tripoli defeated Nairobi City Thunder 104-91 to clinch their fourth consecutive win and earn a guaranteed slot in the 2025 BAL Playoffs. Meanwhile, Made By Basketball outlasted APR to keep their postseason hopes alive.
![Japeth Aguilar hit the game-winning jumper that sealed Ginebra’s 101-99 win over Blackwater. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1428-400x200.jpg)
Japeth Aguilar delivered a game-winning shot with a second left as Barangay Ginebra edged Blackwater 101-99 in the PBA Philippine Cup, securing their third straight win.
![Robert Bolick shines with 19 points and 10 assists to lead NLEX. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images634-400x200.jpg)
NLEX Road Warriors leaned on Robert Bolick and Xyrus Torres to edge Converge, 88-83, in a high-stakes battle at the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. The win marked the longest winning streak in franchise history.
![RR Pogoy rises for a jumper on his way to 35 points against Rain or Shine. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1615-400x200.jpg)
RR Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, and Poy Erram combined for 94 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G past Rain or Shine, 111-103, for their fourth straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup. The trio’s scoring explosion forced a 4-3 tie with the E-Painters in the standings.
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Made By Basketball fought back from an 18-point deficit to defeat Nairobi City Thunder 75-74 in a dramatic BAL Nile Conference game in Kigali. Pieter Prinsloo led the charge with 30 points and 11 rebounds as MBB secured their first win in the competition.