2025 PBL Championship – MBK vs. Sonic Boom: Star Power, Storylines, and Settled Scores

WE NOT DONE!!

The PBL couldn’t have scripted it better. This Sunday, two of the league’s most loaded rosters — MBK and Sonic Boom — will clash for the 2025 Championship in a star-studded rematch of the unforgettable 2023 title game. Back then, MBK edged out a 52–48 win. Now, two years later, Sonic Boom is back with a vengeance, and MBK is determined to prove their reign isn’t over.

The motto for both sides?

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A Rematch Written in Fire

This isn’t just another championship. It’s a battle between two teams with unfinished business. MBK rolls in at 9–1, their only loss a lopsided 71–44 defeat to Sonic Boom in July — a game that fueled their current playoff surge. Sonic Boom, after starting 0–2, ripped off eight straight wins and has looked like the league’s most dangerous squad.

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Drama in the Lineup

MBK’s championship defense comes with challenges. Warren Jackson, the team’s lockdown defensive guard and perimeter stopper, is sidelined with an injury. To make matters more uncertain, Rob Edwards, their reliable clutch scorer, may not be available — a huge question mark that could shift the offensive load onto others.

Then there’s the wild twist — DeMario Curry, one of MBK’s veterans, is chasing history by attempting to play in both the PBL 40+ Championship and the main PBL Championship on the same day. If he pulls it off, it would be one of the most impressive single-day feats in league history.

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The Coaching Chess Match

On the MBK sideline, Coach Donte is a proven winner — a former Coach of the Year, GM of the Year, and two-time PBL Championship coach. Known as one of the league’s best at making in-game adjustments, Donte has a knack for turning close games into victories by the final buzzer.

On the other bench, Sonic Boom’s head coach Wes Clark will be squaring off against his own namesake, Wes Clark Jr., MBK’s veteran point guard. Clark Sr. isn’t playing favorites:

“I’m not here for the story, I’m here to win.”

This father-versus-son chess match adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already electric matchup.

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Sonic Boom’s Arsenal

The Sonics are stacked with weapons.

• Djuan Seal – Two-time PBL MVP and the heartbeat of Sonic Boom. Elite efficiency, fearless scoring, and the ability to take over a game in the biggest moments.

• Colin Golson – Paint enforcer with a soft touch and strong rebounding presence.

• Tae Carter – The floor general who keeps the offense organized and the pace controlled.

• Keshawn Devlin – The newly crowned Sixth Man of the Year, a deadly sharp-shooter who changes games the moment he checks in.

• Lorris Upshaw IV – Former Rookie of the Year, a true two-way threat who can swing momentum on both ends of the floor.

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Keys to the Game

For MBK:

1. Replace Jackson’s perimeter defense and leadership with team-wide intensity.

2. If Edwards can’t go, Curry and Keyshawn Fisher must carry the scoring load.

3. Stay disciplined against Sonic Boom’s transition offense.

For Sonic Boom:

1. Let Seal set the tone early — his scoring rhythm fuels their attack.

2. Use Devlin’s shooting to space the floor and create driving lanes.

3. Leverage Upshaw’s two-way versatility to slow MBK’s wings.

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Prediction – A Championship for the Ages

Every championship is about talent, but this one is about will. MBK will be fighting through adversity — missing key players, leaning on veterans, and riding the emotional spark of Curry’s historic double-duty attempt. Sonic Boom will enter confident, healthy, and motivated by revenge, with a coach who’s not afraid to beat his own son’s team for the trophy.

Expect a high-intensity, physical battle with playoff-level defense, big shots in the fourth, and an atmosphere dripping with bad blood and mutual respect.

Final Prediction: Sonic Boom 68 – MBK 65

In a classic that cements the rivalry, Sonic Boom survives a furious late push from MBK to finally get revenge and lift the trophy.