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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Red Bull Half Court National Finals ignited the court, capping off an epic Philippine tour by uniting top-tier teams from Davao, Cebu, and Manila alongside WildCards for a one-day, all-or-nothing 3-on-3 basketball brawl.

On October 25, 2025 at Parqal, Aseana City, the nation’s fiercest 3-on-3 squads unleashed electrifying plays under Red Bull Half Court’s high-octane ruleset, scrapping for glory. Played under a 12-second shot clock, with matches capped at 10 minutes or first to 21 points, every possession carried weight, demanding sharp decision-making, tight defense, and quick execution.

But the National Final wasn’t just about competition—it was a full-on streetball celebration. Hosted by MC Pao Avila  who helped elevate the event with his insight and charm. The Philippine All Stars lit up the stage with a high-energy dance performance, while Stance Philippines rolled in with a slick Street Car Showcase, turning heads with custom rides.

Plus, the HoopJeep  partnership added a mobile court bringing streetball culture to life. Fans got in on the action with their own contests. Like the Dunk Competition judged on creativity and sheer wow factor. While the Two-Point Shootout, where sharpshooters fired clutch shots in a 60-second frenzy, lighting up the sidelines with every swish. These moments captured the event’s unique blend of basketball, culture, and community energy.

Taho Story brought relentless hustle and razor-sharp precision, battling through a fierce elimination gauntlet to outplay Fit’ N’ Grind in a clutch 9–5 showdown, claiming the men’s national championship throne.

Taho Story shared that their game plan throughout the tournament was to focus on defense and ensure that each member understood their role on the court. “Even if one of us makes a mistake, we motivate each other to keep focused in the game,” said one of Taho Story’s team members.

As they prepare for the World Finals in Dubai, the team expressed their pride and determination to showcase the heart and fighting spirit of Filipino basketball players. “It’s overwhelming—for us to be representing the country,” said another member. “It’s a good opportunity for us to improve our 3×3 game.” To their fellow Filipinos, the team shared a message of gratitude and encouragement: “Keep on supporting us, it will for sure motivate us to keep bringing our A-game against other teams.”

While the women’s team, Uratex Dream lit up the women’s bracket, outshining rival team Uratex Tibay in a heart-pounding, down-to-the-wire final, sealing the deal with a 22–8 triumph in the final match.

Uratex Dream emphasized their overall strategy was to rely on their teammates and training. Keeping each other focused while sticking to the gameplan their coach taught them. “You can see how well our preparation translated well into our game. No slowing down, just keep working hard,” said a Uratex Dream team member. 

As a returning team from last year’s Red Bull Half Court World Finals, they shared their excitement and determination heading into Dubai. “We’re excited to represent the Philippines on the world stage. We’ll do our best to earn the Championship Title in Dubai.” The team also took a moment to encourage fans to continue supporting women’s basketball and follow their journey in the World Finals.

With the national crown in the bag, Taho Story and Uratex Dream are hyped to ball out at the World Finals in Dubai in November. They’re ready to throw down against the best 3-on-3 crews from 19 other countries. The global stage is lit, the stakes are high, and Team Philippines is geared up to drop buckets and chase international streetball glory.

Rally behind Taho Story and Uratex Dream as they carry the flag to the global stage at the Red Bull Half Court World Final in Dubai from November 27 to 29. Catch every clutch moment and stay in the loop by visiting the official Red Bull website and following Red Bull Philippines on social media.

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*All Photos from Red Bull