Basketball at the 1997 SEA Games

11th SEA Games Basketball Tournament
Jakarta 1997
Tournament details
SEA Games	1997 SEA Games
Host nation	Indonesia
City	Jakarta
Venue	Senayan Basketball Sports Hall
Duration	12–18 October 1997
Men's tournament
Teams	4
Medals Gold medalists  Philippines Silver medalists  Malaysia Bronze medalists  Thailand
Women's tournament
Teams	5
Medals Gold medalists  Malaysia Silver medalists  Thailand Bronze medalists  Indonesia
Tournaments
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Basketball at the 1997 SEA Games was held from 12 to 18 October 1997 in Senayan, Central Jakarta, Indonesia. This edition featured both tournaments for men's and women's team. All matches were held in Senayan Basketball Sports Hall.

The Philippines were able to defend their title by defeating their round robin dementors and last edition's bronze medallists Malaysia in the championship match, 96–86, for their fourth consecutive title since 1991 and their 10th overall title. Meanwhile, last edition's silver medallists Thailand was relegated to third place after besting the hosts Indonesia, 68–57.

In the women's event, Malaysia reclaimed the championship by defeating the defending champions Thailand, 67–58 for their ninth overall title. Indonesia, meanwhile, salvaged the solitary podium finish by pulling a miraculous come-from-behind 68–65 win against the Philippines for the bronze.^[1]