Basketball at the 1995 SEA Games

Basketball at the 1995 SEA Games was held from 10 to 16 October 1997 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This edition featured both tournaments for men's and women's team. All matches were held in 700th Anniversary Sport Complex Gymnasium 2.

10th SEA Games Basketball Tournament
Chiang Mai 1995
Tournament details
SEA Games1995 SEA Games
Host nationThailand
CityChiang Mai
Venue700th Anniversary Sport Complex Gymnasium 2
Duration10–16 December 1995
Men's tournament
Teams7
Medals
Gold medalists  Philippines
Silver medalists Thailand
Bronze medalists  Malaysia
Women's tournament
Teams5
Medals
Gold medalists  Thailand
Silver medalists Philippines
Bronze medalists  Malaysia
Tournaments
 Singapore 1993  Jakarta 1997 

The Philippines were able to defend their title by defeating the hosts Thailand in their third consecutive Finals match-up, 108–89, for their third consecutive title since 1991 and their ninth overall title. Meanwhile, Malaysia snatched the bronze from the last edition's bronze medallists Indonesia in the battle for third place.

In the women's event, Thailand notched their fifth consecutive championship by defeating last edition's bronze medallists Philippines in their first ever championship match, 91–53. Meanwhile, the last edition's runners-up Malaysia, managed to salvage the bronze medal by subduing Indonesia in the battle for third place.

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