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BIG3 BRINGS HOT SHOTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TO THE ATL

– Hometown Favorites Joe Johnson and Josh Smith Return to Downtown Atlanta –

– Battle of the Unbeatens Live Up to the Hype as Killer 3s Deal First Loss to 3 Headed Monsters –

– Defending Champions Power Stunned by Trilogy –

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Atlanta – July 7, 2019 – State Farm Arena

• Joe Johnson (26 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) and Josh Smith (22 pts, 9 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk) bring fireworks back to Atlanta; Johnson’s Triplets roar back to remain undefeated on the season.
• Killer 3s Captain Stephen Jackson (22 pts, 6 reb) hits game winner in epic matchup with 3 Headed Monster’s to continue undefeated season.
• Glen “Big Baby” Davis launches his jersey and game shorts into the crowd after getting ejected early into Power’s surprising loss.
• Atlanta Hawk legend Dominique Wilkins in attendance for Sunday’s slew of insane matchups.
• Atlanta rap star Yung Joc performs classic hit “It’s Goin Down” during halftime of Trilogy vs Power.
• 12,102 fans experience electric atmosphere to conclude Week 3 games.

Getty Images: Week 3 in Atlanta

Game Recaps:

Bivouac 45 (1-2) vs Triplets 51 (3-0)

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

It was a homecoming for former Atlanta Hawks stars Joe Johnson and Josh Smith. “Iso” Joe came into Week 3 as the BIG3’s second leading scorer, averaging 23 points a game, but it was Smith who brought the early energy, scoring 19 in the first half to help Bivouac take a 25-14 lead at the break.

During the postgame press conference, Hall of Fame Legend Lisa Leslie said, “You learn the most about people during tough times and we were in a tough situation”. The Triplets clearly took their coach’s words to heart, steadily chipping away at a 12-point deficit, getting key contributions from Chris Johnson and Alan Anderson. Ultimately, Johsnon’s explosive game would prove to be too much for Bivouac, as the former Atlanta Hawk added to his MVP-calibur campaign with 24 of his teams 37 points in the second half to keep the Triplet’s undefeated season alive.

Top Performers:

Bivouac                                                           Triplets

Josh Smith 22 pts, 9 reb, 1 stl, 1 blk                   Joe Johnson 26 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast

C.J. Leslie 11 pts, 6 reb                                     Alan Anderson 11 pts, 4 reb

                                                                        Chris Johnson 10 pts, 5 reb

Bivouac drops to (1-2); Triplets remain undefeated at (3-0)

Killer 3s 51 (3-0) vs 3 Headed Monsters 48 (2-1)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY3_CVe5sws

The second game of the night featured a battle of unbeatens, as Charles the “King of New York” Oakley’s Killer 3s put their perfect season on the line against Gary “The Glove” Payton’s 3 Headed Monsters.

As expected, the contest proved to be a physical matchup from the early going. Led by NBA Champion and Captain Stephen “Stak” Jackson, Killer 3s went on an 11-2 run to take a small 25-21 lead into the half.  

Refusing to go down easy, 16-year NBA veteran and 3 Headed Monsters’ Captain Rashard Lewis put his squad on his shoulders, accounting for his teams’ first 10 points coming out of the break. Mario Chalmers showed his championship mentality, pouring in bucket after bucket to bring 3 Headed Monsters within one late. Ultimately, Chalmers’ late game heroics would not be enough as the shifty Frank “Nitty” Sessions impressed with several spectacular drives to close out the victory for Killer 3s.

Top Performers:

Killer 3’s                                                                      3 Headed Monsters

Stephen Jackson 22 pts, 6 reb                           Rashard Lewis 16 pts, 9 reb

Donte Green 13 pts, 3 reb                                              Mario Chalmers 16 pts, 4 reb

Franklin Session 10 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast

Killer 3’s roll to (3-0); 3 Headed Monsters slip to (2-1)

Trilogy 50 (1-2) vs Power 43 (2-1)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDuh0O8YM-Y

Sunday’s final game was a true testament to the excitement and balanced competition BIG3 brings every week.

Seeking its first win, Trilogy pulled away early en route to handing defending BIG3 Champions Power its first defeat.

After allowing Power to score the game’s first basket, Trilogy went on an 11-0 run and never looked back. Nancy Lieberman’s side was hobbled after a first half ejection to Glen Davis, who gave his uniform and positive energy to the crowd, and a second half injury to MVP candidate Cuttino Mobley.

Amplified by inspired performances from David Hawkins and Patrick O’Bryant, Trilogy kept the pressure on to secure a much needed win.

Top Performers:

Trilogy                                                                      Power

David Hawkins 21 pts, 4 reb                               Julian Wright 17 pts, 8 reb

Patrick O’Bryant 14 pts, 9 reb                             Chris Andersen 12 pts, 4 reb

James White 11 pts, 8 reb

Trilogy rises to (1-2); Power drops to (2-1)

STARS SHINE AS BIG3 BRINGS PRO BASKETBALL TO BIRMINGHAM

– Alabama Native Jamario Moon and UAB Alum Robert Vaden Make Return 

to Their Sweet Home –

– Big Men Greg Oden & Amar’e Stoudemire Dominate the Paint –

– Tri State and Aliens Grab First Wins on Season, as 3’s Company and 

Ball Hogs Still Playing for Wins –

Birmingham, Ala. – July 6, 2019

Highlights:

·      Amar’e Stoudemire looked NBA-ready, putting on a dominant display (22 pts, 9-of-15 shooting and 9 reb) and leading Tri State to its first win. 

·      2019 expansion team Aliens cruised to their first BIG3 victory behind impressive, physical play from big men Greg Oden and Ryan Hollins. 

·      Craig Smith leads all scorers on the day with 23 points, propelling Enemies to their second win on the season.

·      Rap artist Ugly Money Niche performed live at halftime. 

·      Attendance tonight inside Legacy Arena (BJCC) was 8,351.

·      In Week 4, BIG3 will make stops in Rhode Island on Saturday (Dunkin Donuts Center, beginning at 5:00 PM ET) Brooklyn on Sunday (Barclays Center, beginning at 12:00 PM ET) as Amar’e Stoudemire (Tri State), Nate Robinson (Tri State) and Coach Kenyon Martin (Trilogy) will make their returns to the area. 

Getty Images:Week 3 in Birmingham

Game Recaps:

Tri-State 50 (1-2) vs 3’s Company 44 (0-3)

Video Highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JPEygRW3Q 

The opening game at the Legacy Arena featured two teams searching for their first win of the season. Tri-State held a slim halftime lead at 25-22, capitalizing off 14 first half points from Amar’e Stoudemire.

Not surprisingly, this game was very physical, but both teams struggled from the free throw line. The second half saw Tri-State jump out to a 12-0 run, featuring a 4-point shot from Nate Robinson. Late in the game, with 3’s Company mounting a comeback, Tri-State put together a couple of defensive stands to hold on for their first victory.

Top Performers:

Tri State                                                                      3’s Company

Amar’e Stoudamire: 22 pts, 9 reb                                Andre Emmett: 21 pts, 13 rebs

Jason Richardson: 14pts, 9 reb                                   Jason Maxwell: 10 pts, 6 reb

Nate Robinson: 10 pts (one 4-point), 4 reb, 3 ast

Tri State improves to (1-2); 3’s Company falls to (0-3)

Ball Hogs 39 (0-3) vs Aliens 51 (1-2)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wlULTRlxgA 

2019 Expansion team Aliens got their first BIG3 victory on Saturday. Former No. 1 NBA Draft pick Greg Oden proved to be a matchup problem for the Ball Hogs as he powered his way to 18 points.

Nate Archibald’s Aliens team looked hungry to finish this week after surrendering two large leads in the first weeks of the season. The Ball Hogs, despite 20 points from Deshawn Stevenson and a second half surge, could not finish the comeback.

Top Performers:

Aliens                                                             Ball Hogs

Greg Oden 18 pts, 4 reb                                 Deshawn Stevenson 20 pts, 8 reb

Brandon Rush 13 pts, 12 reb                          Will McDonald 10 pts, 9 reb

Aliens improve to (1-2); Ball Hogs stay winless at (0-3)

Ghost Ballers 35 (2-1) vs Enemies 51 (2-1)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQYr3cTtxw 

The final matchup of the evening started off with fireworks as both teams traded early game runs. Rick Mahorn’s star-laden Enemies were able to pull away just before the half playing “old school” ball with 20 points in the paint, including14 from Craig Smith.

After looking like the second half was going to be a blowout, Ghost Ballers’ Ricky Davis dazzled with some impressive isolation drives and Mike Taylor nailed two 4-point attempts – refusing to let their team go down without a fight. “Agent Zero” Gilbert Arenas got the hibachi cooking, knocking down four 3-point shots in the second half to defeat the Ghost Ballers.

Top Performers:

Ghost Ballers                                                 Enemies

Ricky Davis: 13 pts, 4 reb                                Craig Smith: 23 pts, 8 reb

Mike Taylor: 10 pts, 5 reb                                 Gilbert Arenas: 12 pts, 5 reb

Ghost Ballers slip to (2-1); Enemies move to (2-1)