The Red Bull Half floor National Finals brought together elite teams from Davao, Cebu, and Manila with WildCards for a one-day, all-or-nothing 3-on-3 basketball match, igniting the floor and finishing off an incredible Philippine tour.
Under the high-octane regulation of Red Bull Half Court, the nation's most formidable 3-on-3 teams unleashed thrilling plays on October 25, 2025, at Parqal, Aseana City, as they fought for glory. Every possession carried weight in this 12-second shot clock game, which was capped at 10 minutes or first to 21 points. This required rapid thinking, tight defense, and quick execution.
The National Final, however, was a fully fledged streetball festival rather than only a tournament. MC Pao Avila hosted, and his charm and wisdom elevated the occasion. A dynamic dance performance by the Philippine All Stars lighted up the stage, and Stance Philippines' sleek Street Car Showcase turned heads with their modified automobiles. Additionally, the HoopJeep partnership brought streetball culture to life by adding a mobile court. Fans participated by holding their own competitions. similar to how the Dunk Competition is evaluated based on originality and sheer fandom. The Two-Point Shootout, on the other hand, was a 60-second flurry of clutch shooting that lit up the sidelines with each swish. These moments encapsulated the event's distinctive fusion of community spirit, culture, and basketball.
With unrelenting effort and razor-sharp accuracy, Taho Story defeated Fit' N' Grind in a close 9–5 match to win the men's national championship after overcoming a tough elimination process.
Taho Story revealed their strategy for the event, which was to concentrate on defense and make sure everyone knew their position on the court.
The squad stated their pride and resolve to highlight the resilience and heart of Filipino basketball players as they get ready for the World Finals in Dubai. The team sent an encouraging and thankful message to their fellow Filipinos. In a thrilling, nail-biting final, Uratex Dream, the women's team, dominated the women's bracket, defeating rival Uratex Tibay 22–8 to seal the deal.
“Even if one of us makes a mistake, we motivate each other to keep focused in the game. It’s overwhelming—for us to be representing the country. It’s a good opportunity for us to improve our 3x3 game. Keep on supporting us, it will for sure motivate us to keep bringing our A-game against other teams.” ~said another member
In a thrilling, nail-biting final, Uratex Dream, the women's team, dominated the women's bracket, defeating rival Uratex Tibay 22–8 to seal the deal.
Uratex Dream stressed that they relied on their training and teammates as their main plan. maintaining focus on one another while adhering to the strategy their coach had taught them.
“You can see how well our preparation translated well into our game. No slowing down, just keep working hard. We’re excited to represent the Philippines on the world stage. We’ll do our best to earn the Championship Title in Dubai.” ~said a Uratex Dream team member
As a team that returned from the Red Bull Half Court World Finals the previous year, they expressed their enthusiasm and resolve before Dubai. As they progressed through the World Finals, the team also took a moment to urge supporters to keep up their support for women's basketball.
Now that they have won the national championship, Taho Story and Uratex Dream are eager to compete in the World Finals in November in Dubai. They are prepared to compete against 19 other nations' top 3-on-3 teams. Team Philippines is prepared to perform spectacularly and pursue world streetball gold on the bright and high-stakes global stage.
At the Red Bull Half Court World Final in Dubai from November 27 to 29, support Taho Story and Uratex Dream as they represent the country on a worldwide scale. Visit the official Red Bull website, follow Red Bull Philippines on social media, and take advantage of every crucial opportunity to keep informed.
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