PLAYOFF SPOTS CLINCHED AT FIRST EVER BIG3 BALLOUT IN DALLAS

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PLAYOFF SPOTS CLINCHED AT FIRST EVER BIG3 BALLOUT IN DALLAS

– MVP Candidate Joe Johnson Sets League Record for Points in a Single Season, Ties Single Season Assists Record –

– Six Team Finish at 4-4 Sees 3 Headed Monsters Claim final playoff –

– Performances From T.I. and Yella Beezy Add to Electric Atmosphere –

– Ball Hogs End Winless Streak and Spoil Playoff Hopes for Bivouac–

– Reggie Evans Claims Third Consecutive Rebound Title and Sets New Single Season Record –

– Steven Jackson Dominates as Killer 3’s Close out Enemies and Take Second Overall Playoff Seed –

– 3’s Company Squashes Playoff Dreams for Trilogy –

– Marc Cuban, LL Cool J, God Shammgod and Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle Take in the Elite Level Action –

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Dallas, Texas – August 17th, 2019

·       Power presented with 2018 BIG3 Championship rings.

·       Game-winning three-pointer from Mario Chalmers sends 3 Headed Monsters to playoffs.

·       BIG3 continues next week in New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on CBS Sports Network at 2PM EST.

·       Today’s attendance was 17,152.

Getty Images: Week 8 in Dallas

Game Recaps:

Bivouac 48 (4-4) vs Ball Hogs 50 (1-7)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/JAI7OkPBanI

The first game of the Big3 Ballout saw Brian Scalabrine’s Ball Hogs get their first win of the season in game-wining fashion against a Bivouc team that desperately needed a win to keep its playoff hopes alive.

Despite a 27-19 halftime score in favor of Bivouac, the Ball Hogs found the grit and grind they had been looking for all season, especially in the closing moments that mattered most. The effort was led by Xavier Silas, who finished the night with 22 points and 7 rebounds.

But the play of the game belonged to DeShawn Stevenson. After Silas nearly pulled off the game-winner, Stevenson grabbed the offensive board, rolled to the corner and quickly got off the biggest three-pointer of the season for Ball Hogs.

Top Performers:

Bivouac

Will Bynum                      18 PTS, 5 REBS

Ball Hogs

Xavier Silas                     22 PTS, 7 REBS


Triplets 51 (7-1) vs Ghost Ballers 38 (4-4)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/Ixva74gj6l4

In the second game of the day, “Ice Man” George Gervin’s Ghost Ballers needed a big win over the league’s top team in order to clinch a playoff berth.

But the day belonged to “Iso” Joe Johnson and the Triplets, who finished with the top record this season at seven wins and only one loss.

After taking a 27-20 lead at the midway point, Lisa Leslie’s squad did not let up, steamrolling the Ballers with great play from Johnson, Sergerio Gipson and Jamario Moon.

With his 19 points, Johnson added to his MVP candidacy by setting a new league record for points scored in a single season with 175 in eight games played. The 7x All-Star also tied the single season assists record with 30.

Top Performers:

Triplets
Joe Johnson                    16 PTS, 5 REBS, 4 AST

Ghost Ballers
Ricky Davis                      20 PTS, 6 REBS

3 Headed Monsters 52 (4-4) vs Power 46 (5-3)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/8IU2lPK5VAs

With too many playoff scenarios to keep track of, 3 Headed Monsters knew they absolutely had to win to have a chance at the post season. All that stood in their way was the defending champions and second-best team in the league, Power.

The teams went back and forth for the entire game, but the Monsters used a late 14-5 run to nearly seal up the game 47-39 cushion.

After a late charge from Power, Monsters point guard Mario Chalmers drained a game-winning 3-pointer that would eventually go down as the shot to send his team to the playoffs.

Reggie Evans added to the night’s accolades for 3 Headed Monsters, as his eight rebounds marked his third straight season atop the single season list, setting a new record at 88, one more than the previous high, his tally of 87 in 2017.

Top Performers:

3 Headed Monsters
Mario Chalmers       19 PTS, 3 REBS

Power

Corey Maggette       20 PTS, 8 REBS

Killer 3’s 50 (5-3) vs Enemies 46 (3-5)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/ujz4auas9_o


The Killer 3’s avoided a 4th loss in their last 5 games and clinched a playoff berth with a dominant win over the Enemies, who were eliminated from playoff contention.

A 15-6 game-ending run allowed Charles Oakley’s team to claim the 2nd seed in the playoffs thanks to a better overall point differential than Power.

The Killer 3’s looked to be back in top form, after racing out to a 7-0 lead and never looking back. C.J. Watson led the way with 13 points.

The squad will set their sights on their first meeting with Power since being blown out 50-28 in Week 6 of the 2018 season.

Top Performers:

Killer 3’s
C.J. Watson             13 PTS, 7 REBS

Enemies

Frank Robinson       13 PTS, 5 REBS

3’s Company 50 (4-4) vs Trilogy 28 (4-4)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/rs8JkrFygAo


Going into the contest, Trilogy had a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win but knew that its point differential likely wouldn’t be good enough to get into the playoffs with a loss.

Kenyon Martin’s team opened up an early lead and looked like a team up to the task at hand, but 3’s Company had other plans.

After trailing 10-5 early, Michael Cooper’s group put on a clinic, to the tune of a 45-18 run and allowing just eight points scored against them in the entire second half – the first time any Big3 team was held to single-digits in a half all season.

The win knocked the 2017 champs out of playoff contention.

While 3’s Company didn’t quite make the four-team cut for the playoffs, their 5th seed finish gives them one last game in New Orleans, where they’ll take on 6thseed Bivouac to open up the triple header.

Top Performers:

3’s Company
Andre Emmett         16 PTS, 5 REBS

Trilogy

James White            14 PTS

Tri-State 51 (4-4) vs Aliens 44 (3-5)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/W3d1h_NXONo


Going into the last game of the 2019 BIG Ballout, Aliens needed a big to make the playoffs.

Despite being in what looked to be great position early to get that win, Tri-State had other plans.

Dr. J’s team finished the 1st Half on a 13-4 run to lead by 2 at the break. The frustration boiled over at the last break as Aliens head coach Tiny Archibald was hit with a pair of technical fouls and ejected.

The momentum carried in Tri-State’s favor for the rest of the game, the win marking the squad’s 3rd their last 4 games after a 1-3 start.

Amar’e Stoudemire lead the team with 17 points, including his last two which came on a game-winning tip-in. Jason Richardson wrapped up his strong season with 15 points while Nate Robinson added 10.


Top Performers:

Tri-State
Amar’e Stoudemire 17 PTS, 8 REBS

Aliens

Greg Oden 8 PTS, 11 REBS

RECAP: BIG3 BRINGS SUMMER HOOPS TO MIAMI AS PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP (Sports)

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BIG3 BRINGS SUMMER HOOPS TO MIAMI AS PLAYOFF RACE HEATS UP

– Tri-State Gets Huge Win as Nate Robinson Hits Game Winning 3-Pointer –

– Ghost Ballers Upset Trilogy as Chris Johnson Goes for 14 Points and 7 Rebounds –

– Gilbert Arenas Makes His Return but Enemies Lose and are Held to 32 Points by 3 Headed Monsters –

Miami, FL – August 10th, 2019

  • Nate Robinson scored a game winning three-pointer to beat Power, keeping the defending champs from clinching a playoff berth.
  • 3 Headed Monsters take down Enemies to keep an outside shot at making the playoffs.
  • BIG3 continues next week in Dallas at American Airlines Arena on CBS at 2PM ET.

Getty Images: Week 8 in Miami

Game Recaps:

Power 43 (5-2) vs Tri-State 50 (3-4)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/QuqExRkwL6o

Power looked to be cruising to a win in Miami and clinching a playoff spot as they were up 27-20 at halftime. But, Nate Robinson, Jason Richardson and Amar’e Stoudemire led an impressive comeback that ended with a Nate Robinson 3-point and-1 shot.

Tri-State moves to 3-4 with an outside shot at making the playoffs if they win next week in Dallas, while Power still needs just one more win to shore up its spot.


Top Performers:

Power

Corey Maggette                19 PTS, 3 REBS

Tri-State

Nate Robinson                   20 PTS, 4 REBS

Three Headed Monster’s 50 (3-4) vs Enemies 32 (3-4)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/WJNNqnZzcAw

In the first game of the day, 3 Headed Monsters utilized all their players and showed a dynamic offensive approach as Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Rashard Lewis were the only players in double figures. Mario Chalmers returned home to Miami hitting a huge 4-point shot which changed the feel of the game and pushed 3 Headed Monsters forward as the game went on.

Enemies were stuck offensively as Craig Smith was the only player to reach double figures. The 3 Headed Monsters defense held Enemies to just 32 points.

3 Headed Monsters keeps an outside playoff shot alive as Enemies take a huge loss and now desperately need a win next week to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Top Performers:

Enemies

Craig Smith                     16 PTS, 3 REBS

Three Headed Monsters

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf     13 PTS

Ghost Ballers 50 (4-3) vs Trilogy 47 (4-3)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/0jHl1_GXUNo

In a hard-fought back-and-forth game between two teams needing a win to keep playoff dreams alive, Ghost Ballers took command early against Trilogy. The recently acquired Chris Johnson gave Trilogy problems in the pick-and-roll and was a huge difference in the game.

As the game went on, Trilogy fought back to make it close as Samardo Samuels did a lot of damage down low. But, Ghost Ballers were able to seal the deal in the closest of the three Miami games.

Top Performers:

Ghost Ballers

Chris Johnson        14 PTS, 7 REBS

Trilogy

Samardo Samuels   16 PTS, 13 REBS

BIG3 STUNS MILWAUKEE CROWD WITH FOUR POINT GAME WINNERS AND MORE

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BIG3 STUNS MILWAUKEE CROWD WITH FOUR POINT GAME WINNERS AND MORE

– Triplets and Joe Johnson Continue Hot Streak with Incredible Four-Point Game Winner  –


– Greg Oden Scores BIG3 Career High 18 Points in Win Over 3’s Company –

– Trilogy New Addition Samardo Samuels has 17 points and 7 Rebounds as Trilogy Stay Third in League Standings–

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Milwaukee, WI – August 4th, 2019

  • Triplets go to 6-1 thanks to a step-back four-point game winner from Joe Johnson.
  • Aliens’ Greg Oden tied his BIG3 career high of 18 points as they upset 3’s Company.
  • BIG3 continues next week in Miami at AmericanAirlines Arena on CBS at 8PM EST.
  • Today’s attendance was 12,912.

Getty Images: Week 7 in Milwaukee

Game Recaps:

Three Headed Monster’s 48 (2-4) vs Triplets 51 (6-1)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/jSq-mvszFvk

In the second game of the day, former Bucks player Larry Sanders and Three-Headed Monsters almost upset Triplets in a must-win game. But, Joe Johnson answered when it was most needed with a four-point shot to win the game. In one of the most exciting games of the season, Three-Headed Monsters dominated early with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Rashard Lewis, Mario Chalmers and Larry Sanders couldn’t seem to miss a basket. 

As the game went on, Triplets behind Alan Anderson, Jamario Moon, Al Jefferson and towards the end of the game, Joe Johnson, combined to outscore Three Headed Monsters 35-23 in the second half. The game ended on a step back four-pointer from Joe Johnson, as Triplets moved to 6-1 and top of the BIG3.

Top Performers:

Triplets

Joe Johnson            26 PTS, 5 REBS, 3 ASTS

Three Headed Monsters

Mario Chalmers       16 PTS

Aliens 50 (3-4) vs 3’s Company 35 (3-4)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/u-Z3AU29BZs

Aliens played one of their most complete games with Greg Oden being an unstoppable force down low. A red-hot 3’s Company seemed to get frustrated and overwhelmed with Oden down low and Brandon Rush added to the offensive firepower for Aliens.

Andre Emmett was the only double-digit scorer for 3’s Company while Aliens had Greg Oden and Brandon Rush combining for 35 points in the much-needed win.

As it stands, both teams go into next week at 3-4, with a shot at the playoffs.

Top Performers:

Aliens

Greg Oden              18 PTS, 9 REBS

Brandon Rush         17 PTS, 7 REBS

3’s Company

Andre Emmett         19 PTS, 6 REBS

Ball Hogs (0-7) vs Trilogy 50 (4-3)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/dsrfCDioDr8

Ball Hogs new additions looked great early as they got out to an early 25-13 lead on Trilogy. New additions Xavier Silas and Mustapha Farrakhan combined for 18 of the team’s 38 total points. But, Trilogy and their new addition Samardo Samuels turned it on in the second half, outscoring Ball Hogs 38-18 to win the game and put them two games over .500 for the season.

In a tight, close playoff race, Trilogy inches one step closer to a playoff spot as David Hawkins continued his streak of 18-plus points to four games and new addition Samardo Samuels added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Kenyon Martin’s team looks like a well-oiled machine and will look ahead to another must-win against a new-look Ghost Ballers team.

Top Performers:

Trilogy

David Hawkins                 19 PTS, 4 REBS

Samardo Samuels           17 PTS, 7 REBS

Ball Hogs

DeShawn Stevenson       13 PTS, 4 REBS

RECAP: BIG3 RETURNS TO CHI-TOWN AS FORMER CHICAGO PLAYERS SHOW OUT

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BIG3 RETURNS TO CHI-TOWN AS FORMER CHICAGO PLAYERS SHOW OUT

– Will Bynum Scores League Record 33 Points in his Return to Chicago –

– Power’s Chicago Duo Corey Maggette and Quentin Richardson Combine for 28 Points in Win Over Enemies –

– Mike Taylor Scores 14 as Ghost Ballers Get Back To .500 –

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Chicago, Illinois – August 3rd, 2019

  • Will Bynum returns and sets a new league scoring record of 33 points as Bivouac goes to 4-3 on the season.
  • Power continued their impressive hot streak beating Enemies as 42 of the teams’ 50 points were scored by players with Chicago ties (Corey Maggette, Quentin Richardson, Carlos Boozer, Julian Wright).
  • BIG3 continues tomorrow in Milwaukee (4PM EST) on CBS Sports Network Sunday.
  • Today’s attendance was 12,547.
  • Celebrities at today’s game included Richard Dent, Twista, Demarcus Cousins, Don Brumfield and Ryan Henry from Black Ink Crew.

Getty Images: Week 7 in Chicago

Game Recaps:

Killer 3’s 42 (4-3) vs Bivouac 51 (4-3)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgxZwxa8PhU

Hometown hero Will Bynum scored a league-record 33 points as Killer 3’s had no way to stop him from scoring.

Led by Stephen Jackson, Killer 3’s didn’t have enough offense to combat the pairing of Josh Smith and Will Bynum. In a game that meant a lot to both teams’ playoff hopes, Killer 3’s eventually fell 51-42 as Bivouac jumped ahead of a lot of teams in the standings.

Top Performers:

Killer 3’s

Stephen Jackson     22 PTS, 11 REBS

Bivouac

Will Bynum               33 PTS, 8 REBS, 3 ASTS

Power 50 (5-1) vs Enemies 41 (3-3)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud_W-99xE1k

Power’s heavy Chicago ties showed out as hometown players Corey Maggette, Quentin Richardson, Julian Wright and Carlos Boozer made up 42 of Power’s 50 points.

Enemies started off strong but couldn’t hold onto a lead as Power continued to create space off of their switches and rotations made by Nancy Lieberman and company.

Power goes to 5-1 on the season as Enemies take a backseat in the playoff race with two games to go before playoffs.

Top Performers:

Power

Corey Maggette        16 PTS, 6 REBS

Quentin Richardson 12 PTS, 4 REBS

Enemies

Perry Jones               20 PTS, 9 REBS, 2 STLS

Tri-State 38 (2-4) vs Ghost Ballers 50 (3-3)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwNXPy8XNtw

In a must win scenario for both teams, Ghost Ballers and Mike Taylor took advantage early and never let up. The game started with a Mike Bibby 4-point shot. But Tri-State, even with the return of Nate Robinson, weren’t able to stop the dynamic inside-and-out game that Ghost Ballers now have with Chris Johnson.

Ghost Ballers, who were once on the outside looking in, now look like a serious late-season threat to build momentum and possibly make the playoffs.

Top Performers:

Ghost Ballers

Mike Taylor             14 PTS, 2 REBS

Ricky Davis              13 PTS, 2 REBS

Tri-State

Robert Hite              11 PTS (one 4-point shot), 2 REBS

BIG3 BRINGS SUMMER BASKETBALL TO SALT LAKE CITY

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BIG3 BRINGS SUMMER BASKETBALL TO SALT LAKE CITY

– Triplet’s Joe Johnson and Al Jefferson Return to Utah with a Big Win Over Ball Hogs, Combining for 33 points. Triplet’s reclaim Top Spot with 5-1 record –

– Former Jazz Standout DeShawn Stevenson Scores 12 points and adds 6 rebounds in Ball Hogs loss –

– 3’s Company Earns Third Win of the Season Behind Andre Emmett and

Jason Maxiell –

– Bivouac Gets to .500 and Beats Aliens with Josh Smith and Anthony Morrow Combining for 37 points –

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – July 27th, 2019

  • Joe Johnson scores 21 points (including a Toyota RAV4-point shot) as Triplets cruise to a victory and reclaim the top-spot in the BIG3.
  • Andre Emmett (20 pts) and Jason Maxiell (8 pts, 5 reb) lead 3’s Company to its third straight victory.
  • BIG3 continues next week in Chicago (1PM EST) and Milwaukee (4PM EST) on CBS Sports Network Saturday and Sunday.
  • Today’s attendance was 9,272.

Getty Images: Week 6 in Salt Lake City

Game Recaps:

3’s Company 51 (3-3) vs Killer 3’s 41 (4-2)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/OcQplVwJ74I

Killer 3’s well-rounded attack, led by Stephen Jackson, CJ Watson and Donte Greene, was not enough to stop 3’s Company after Andre Emmett’s monster performance. Things got chippy late in the game when Dahntay Jones and Stephen Jackson went back-and-forth.

Led by Andre Emmett, 3’s Company had a tremendous second half, outscoring Killer 3’s by 14. In a game that meant a lot to both teams’ playoff hopes, Killer 3’s eventually fell 51-41 and 3’s Company went on to win its third straight game.

Top Performers:

3’s Company                                             Killer 3’s

Andre Emmett:         24 pts, 14 reb            CJ Watson:               13 pts

Dahntay Jones:        10 pts, 6 reb              Stephen Jackson:    10 pts

Jason Maxiell:           8 pts, 5 reb                Donte Greene:          14 pts

Triplets 51 (4-1) vs Ball Hogs 34 (0-6)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/002NcQcxPxA

Will McDonald and DeShawn Stevenson’s 26 combined points were not enough to stifle Joe Johnson and his 21 points. Triplets went up big at half time, held their ground and rebounded after their loss last week against defending champion Power.

Ball Hogs only had 8 combined points outside of Stevenson and McDonald. For the Triplets, former Jazz players Al Jefferson and Joe Johnson dominated throughout the game, combining for 33 points and 9 rebounds.

Top Performers:

Triplets                                                        Ball Hogs

Joe Johnson:             21 pts, 2 reb              Deshawn Stevenson:          12 pts, 6 reb

Al Jefferson:              12 pts, 7 reb              Will McDonald:                     14 pts, 8 reb

Bivouac 50 (3-3) vs Aliens 47 (2-4)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/xDojF36AyKo

Salt Lake City’s final matchup featured two squads hungry for a win. Without Will Bynum, Bivouac struggled early but efforts from Josh Smith and Anthony Morrow were the difference. The pair combined for 37 points but it came down to a final game-winning shot from Josh Smith.

Aliens made a comeback late but ultimately couldn’t find the right match-up with Josh Smith.

Top Performers:

Bivouac                                                      Aliens

Josh Smith:               18 pts, 14 reb            Brandon Rush:         19 pts

Anthony Morrow:      19 pts, 4 reb

LaMelo Ball PUT TO THE TEST w/ UNDEFEATED Record On The Line!! PHYSICAL Game Goes Down To The Wire!

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LeMelo Ball had a chance to seal the game in regulation but missed a deep corner three as time expired. The problems came on strong after No Shnacks upped the lead in the 4th quarter led by Antonio Biglow and Player of the Game DeShawn Stephens who finished with 21 and 8. Eli Scott had the crowd on its feet midway through the third quarter and he dunked all over Stephens and stared him down afterwards.