2025 MPBL finals

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2025 MPBL finals
TeamCoachWins
Abra Solid North Weavers Yong Garcia 3
Quezon Huskers Eric Gonzales 0
DatesDecember 11–16, 2025
MVP Jason Brickman
Northern finals Abra def. Pangasinan, 3–0
Southern finals Quezon def. Biñan, 3–2

The 2025 MPBL finals will be the championship series of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's (MPBL) 2025 season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The best-of-five series will be played between the North Division champion Abra Solid North Weavers and the South Division champion Quezon Huskers. The series is expected to start in December 2025. Abra will have homecourt advantage, as they hold sole possession of the best regular season record in 2025.

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This will be the first finals in league history to feature a team from Northern Luzon, as the Weavers originate from Cordillera, and the first since 2021 to not feature a team from Central Luzon. For the third straight season, a team from Calabarzon was represented.

Background

Abra Solid North Weavers

Jason Brickman was among the players signed by Abra during the off-season, becoming a key player during the playoffs. He will join the PBA after this series. 2023Nian 12Yue 2Ri Jason Brickman Gao Xiong Shi Zheng Fu .png
Jason Brickman was among the players signed by Abra during the off-season, becoming a key player during the playoffs. He will join the PBA after this series.

After losing to the eventual champion Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the North Division quarterfinals in their inaugural season, [2] the team made numerous acquisitions leaning towards younger talent. The team signed Dave Ildefonso, [3] Geo Chiu, [4] Jason Brickman, [5] and Encho Serrano among others. [6]

Abra's rebuild towards youth ended up paying off big time as the Weavers dominated the regular season, going 28–1. The team put together a 26-game winning streak, surpassing Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards' mark of 25 from 2022, [7] and breaking a tie for most regular season wins in a season, which was shared by five different teams.

Their dominant form continued in the playoffs. They first swept expansion team Ilagan Isabela Cowboys in the division quarterfinals, and then eliminated the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo in the division semifinals with another two-game sweep. [1] They then met an unlikely opponent in the North Division finals, as they faced the seventh-seeded Pangasinan Heatwaves, who joined the league alongside Abra in 2024. In the best-of-five Northern Luzon showdown, Abra beat Pangasinan in three games to reach their first MPBL finals after just two seasons. [8]

After this series, multiple players, including Chiu and Brickman, will move up to the Philippine Basketball Association following their selections in the PBA season 50 draft.

Road to the finals

Abra Solid North Weavers (North Division champion) Quezon Huskers (South Division champion)
PosTeam
PldWLGB
1z – Abra Solid North Weavers 29281—
2x – Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards 292721
3x – San Juan Knights 292632
4x – Caloocan Batang Kankaloo 2921 [a] 87
5x – Pampanga Giant Lanterns 2921 [a] 87
6x – Pasay Voyagers 2921 [a] 87
7x – Pangasinan Heatwaves 292098
8x – Ilagan Isabela Cowboys 29151413
9p – Bataan Risers 29131615
10p – Pasig City 29121716
11 Val City Magic 297 [b] 2221
12 Quezon City Galeries Taipan 297 [b] 2221
13 Manila Batang Quiapo 294 [c] 2524
14 Marikina Shoemasters 294 [c] 2524
15 Bulacan Kuyas 2932625
Source: Standings
p – Clinched play-in berth, but failed to reach playoffs; x – Clinched playoff berth; z – Clinched best record in league
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Caloocan (1.133) wins tiebreaker over Pampanga (1.029), and Pasay (0.886) based on head-to-head point quotient.
  2. 1 2 Valenzuela wins tiebreaker over Quezon City based on head-to-head match-up.
  3. 1 2 Manila wins tiebreaker over Marikina based on head-to-head match-up.
 Regular season
PosTeam
PldWLGB
1y – Quezon Huskers 29254—
2x – Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters 292095
3x – Rizal Golden Coolers 2919106
4x – Basilan Starhorse 2918 [a] 117
5x – GenSan Warriors 2918 [a] 117
6x – Biñan Tatak Gel 2917 [b] 128
7x – Zamboanga Sikat 2917 [b] 128
8x – Mindoro Tamaraws 29151410
9p – Davao Occidental Tigers 29121713
10p – Cebu Greats 29111814
11 Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tire 2910 [c] 1915
12 Muntinlupa Cagers 2910 [c] 1915
13 Imus Braderhood 2992016
14 Bacolod Tubo Slashers 2942521
15 Parañaque Patriots 2912824
Source: Standings
p – Clinched play-in berth, but failed to reach playoffs; x – Clinched playoff berth; y – Clinched best record in division
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Basilan wins tiebreaker over General Santos based on head-to-head match-up.
  2. 1 2 Biñan wins tiebreaker over Zamboanga based on head-to-head match-up.
  3. 1 2 Sarangani wins tiebreaker over Muntinlupa based on head-to-head match-up.
Defeated 8th-seeded Ilagan Isabela Cowboys, 2–0Division quarterfinalsDefeated 8th-seeded Mindoro Tamaraws, 2–0
Defeated 4th-seeded Caloocan Batang Kankaloo, 2–0Division semifinalsDefeated 5th-seeded GenSan Warriors, 2–0
Defeated 7th-seeded Pangasinan Heatwaves, 3–0Division finalsDefeated 6th-seeded Biñan Tatak Gel, 3–2

Head-to-head matchup

May 31
08:00 pm
Abra Weavers 63–53 Quezon Huskers
Scoring by quarter: 11–11, 23–19, 17–10, 12–13
Pts: Dave Ildefonso 25
Rebs: Encho Serrano 11
Asts: Encho Serrano 4		Pts: Judel Fuentes 15
Rebs: Joseph Gabayni 9
Asts: LJay Gonzales, Diego Dario 3
University of Bangued Gymnasium, Bangued, Abra

Series summary

For this year's national finals, the Abra Weavers will hold homecourt advantage for the series, as they hold a better regular season record compared to the Quezon Huskers (28–1 vs. 25–4).

GameDateWinning teamResult
(Series)		Losing teamVenue
1December 11Abra Weavers81–80 (OT)
(1–0)		Quezon HuskersGov. Andres Bernos Memorial Gym
2December 13Abra Weavers62–58
(2–0)		Quezon HuskersGov. Andres Bernos Memorial Gym
3December 16Abra Weavers94–85 (OT)
(3–0)		Quezon Huskers Quezon Convention Center

Game summaries

NOTE: All times are Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8:00).

Game 1

December 11
7:00 p.m.
Abra Weavers 81–80 (OT) Quezon Huskers
Scoring by quarter: 19–22, 12–11, 23–20, 18–19,  Overtime:9–8
Pts: Jason Brickman 15
Rebs: John Uduba 8
Asts: Jason Brickman 6		Pts: Christian Pagaran 20
Rebs: Joseph Gabayni 10
Asts: LJay Gonzales 4
Abra leads series, 1–0
University of Bangued Gymnasium, Bangued, Abra

Game 2

December 13
7:00 p.m.
Quezon Huskers 58–62 Abra Weavers
Scoring by quarter: 14–14, 14–14, 15–20, 15–14
Pts: LJay Gonzales 15
Rebs: Vince Magbuhos 10
Asts: Gab Banal 4		Pts: Dave Ildefonso, Jason Brickman 14
Rebs: Dave Ildefonso 13
Asts: Encho Serrano 4
Abra leads series, 2–0
University of Bangued Gymnasium, Bangued, Abra

Game 3

December 16
7:00 p.m.
Quezon Huskers 85–94 (OT) Abra Weavers
Scoring by quarter: 16–17, 19–21, 20–18, 20–19,  Overtime: 10–19
Pts: Judel Fuentes 15
Rebs: Ximone Sandagon 9
Asts: LJay Gonzales 11		Pts: Dave Ildefonso 23
Rebs: Dave Ildefonso, John Uduba 10
Asts: Jason Brickman 5
Abra wins series, 3–0

Rosters

2025 Abra Solid North Weavers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOBFrom
F 1 Dave Ildefonso 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)2000–04–14 Ateneo
G 2 Encho Serrano 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)176 lb (80 kg)1999–09–18 De La Salle
F 3 Harley Baldo
G 4 Marwin Taywan 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)1988–07–08 Emilio Aguinaldo
G 5 Joshua David De La Salle
F 6 Jayson Apolonio 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) DMMMSU
G 9 Raven Gonzales 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) De La Salle
F 11 Enrico Joaquin Garcia
G/F 12 Will Keane Lee  (HG)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
F 13 Georell Gonzales  (HG)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
F 14 Leo Najorda 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)1982–02–16 Ateneo
F 16 CJ Austria 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) De La Salle
F 23 Redel Fabro  (HG)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Olivarez
F 24 John Uduba 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Olivarez
F 83 Mark Yee 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)170 lb (77 kg)1982–01–04 San Sebastian (Cavite)
92 Geo Chiu
G 95 Jason Brickman  (FF)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)1991–11–19 LIU Brooklyn
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
Updated as of: March 8, 2025
2025 Quezon Huskers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOBFrom
G/F 1 Robin Roño National-U
G/F 2 Judel Ric Fuentes 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Centro Escolar
F 4 Rafael Salonga  (HG)
F/C 5 Ximone Sandagon  (HG) Far Eastern
F 6 Bryant Placino  (HG)
G/F 7 Domark Matillano
G/F 10 Mark Alcala  (HG) De La Salle
F 12 Rodel Gravera  (HG) Far Eastern
G 13 Ljay Gonzales 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Far Eastern
G/F 14 Xyrus Torres 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)2000-09-23 Far Eastern
F/C 15 Will Gozum  Injury icon 2.svg6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)205 lb (93 kg)1999–04–08 St. Benilde
F 17 Jason Opiso Centro Escolar
G 18 Thomas Torres 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)1994–10–27 De La Salle
G 20 Christopher Lagrama  (HG)
F 24 RJ Minerva National-U
G/F 25 Al Francis Tamsi 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)158 lb (72 kg)1992–03–25 Far Eastern
G 29 Alvin Abundo 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)150 lb (68 kg)1992–10–29 Centro Escolar
F/C 34 Lander Canon
F/C 41 Jessie Saitanan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)200 lb (91 kg)1992–10–07 Mapúa
F/C 55 Christian Buñag
F 77 Gab Banal 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg)1990–09–09 Mapúa
G/F 99 Niño Ibañez
G — Diego Dario 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)145 lb (66 kg)1997–01–06 Philippines
C — Joseph Gabayni 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)1994–09–28 Lyceum
F/C — Vince Magbuhos 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)1999–10–07 Adamson
G/F — Christian Pagaran 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) UPHSD
F — JP Sarao 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)1995–02–23 Saint Francis of Assisi
G — Emman Tagle  (HG)5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) San Beda
G/F — Joshua Yerro 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)2000–05–24 Adamson
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
Updated as of: February 26, 2025

Broadcasting

This was the first MPBL finals under the league's partnership with Solar Entertainment Corporation, with games airing live on Solar Sports. Additionally, the league's YouTube channel and PusoP was also streamed the games.

References

  1. 1 2 Badua, Snow (November 7, 2025). "Brickman proves worth as Abra Weavers reach MPBL North finals". SPIN.ph. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Kurt Reyson's last-second heroics lift Pampanga over Abra, secures MPBL North semis spot". Tiebreaker Times. October 17, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ganglani, Naveen (February 7, 2025). "Dave Ildefonso Joins Abra Weavers in MPBL". ALL-STAR. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Li, Matthew (June 21, 2025). "Geo Chiu, Mike Ayonayon, Simon Camacho join deepening Abra roster" . Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Brickman to suit up for MPBL's Abra before taking talents to PBA". Spin.ph. March 2, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (January 24, 2025). "Encho Serrano nixes PBA return to sign with Abra Weavers". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Abra Solid North sets MPBL record with 26th straight win". Tiebreaker Times. September 30, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Abra sweeps Pangasinan to rule MPBL North Division". The Philippine Star. November 28, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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