![Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort looks to return from injury as the Batang Pier face Meralco in a crucial game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images719-400x200.jpg)
Meralco and NorthPort face off at the PhilSports Arena, each hoping to snap a slump and regain momentum in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup as they battle for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Giants of Africa Festival 2025 will unite 320 youth athletes from 20 countries for a week of basketball, music, culture, and empowerment from July 26 to August 2 in Kigali, Rwanda.
![Robert Bolick powers through Ginebra defenders for a clutch layup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images718-400x200.jpg)
NLEX Road Warriors edged out Barangay Ginebra Kings 89-86 in a heart-stopping PBA Philippine Cup duel, led by Robert Bolick’s clutch performance.
![Rain or Shine’s Keith Datu led all Elasto Painters with 27 points, 20 coming in the first half. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images918-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rode a late 18-4 run to overpower Blackwater, 120-106, and bounce back in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup behind strong performances from Adrian Nocum, Keith Datu, and Caelan Tiongson.
The Basketball Africa League and Speak Up Africa renovated a basketball court in Yoff, Senegal, and held a youth clinic and malaria prevention workshop as part of BAL’s long-term commitment to communities across Africa.
Cape Verde’s Kriol Star stunned reigning champions Petro de Luanda in overtime to qualify for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs, joined by US Monastir who topped the Sahara Conference.
![Calvin Oftana goes up for a layup against SMB defenders o May 4, 2025. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1118-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Oftana powered TNT to its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup with a sensational 20-20 performance, helping the Tropang Giga overcome San Miguel in a gritty showdown that snapped their losing streak.
![Zav Lucero drives hard to the rim as Magnolia dominates Terrafirma in Antipolo. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images133-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia delivered a commanding 127-94 blowout against Terrafirma to stay perfect at 5-0 in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup, powered by Zav Lucero’s all-around performance and total team effort.
Kriol Star made a stunning debut in the Basketball Africa League, toppling ASC Ville de Dakar 95-92 in overtime in Senegal. As playoff hopes tighten, fans brace for a dramatic Sahara Conference finale.
![Barangay Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos goes for a shot during the Kings’ dominant win over NorthPort. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images523-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra bounced back in explosive fashion, draining 17 three-pointers to crush NorthPort, 131-106, and improve to 2-1 in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup.