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.

BIG3 BRINGS THE HEAT IN FIRST VISIT TO OKLAHOMA CITY (Sports)

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BIG3 BRINGS THE HEAT IN FIRST VISIT TO OKLAHOMA CITY

– Killer 3’s Display Killer Instinct, Bounce back in Week 5 Rout –

– Trilogy Lives up to Namesake by Winning Third Consecutive Game –

– Shannon Brown & Andre Owens Combine for 32 Points in Much-Needed Win for Aliens –

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – July 21, 2019 – Chesapeake Energy Arena

  • The BIG3 visited Oklahoma City Sunday for three rounds of toe-to-toe games.
  • Brandon Rush puts Ricky Davis on skates to seal a win for the Aliens.
  • David Hawkins and Trilogy earn another win over hard-nosed Enemies.
  • Frank Session show the “Nitty Way” as he dominates the second half in a rout over the Ball Hogs.
  • League Co-founder Ice Cube performed “It Was a Good Day” during halftime of the afternoon’s second matchup.
  • The BIG3 continues its third season on Saturday, July 27 in Salt Lake City at Vivint Smart Home Arena (9:00PM ET). Games will also broadcast on CBS and CBS Sports Network.

Getty Images: Week 5 in Oklahoma City

Game Recaps:

Aliens 51 (2-3) vs Ghost Ballers 35 (2-3)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/X7agHZx6OLc

Sunday’s first matchup featured two teams desperate to remain in playoff contention. The Aliens, looking to bounce back from a Week 4 blowout loss, received a much-needed lift from high-flying specialist Shannon Brown. The 2x NBA Champion netted 16 points and eight rebounds in the first half.

Ghost Ballers made things interesting with a late 6-0 first half run before the period ended in favor of Aliens, 25-21.

Tempers were flaring shortly into the second half as Ghost Ballers’ Captain Mike Bibby and Co-Captain Ricky Davis each received technical fouls. Following the penalty, the Ballers’ deficit stretched to double digits.

Captain Andre Owens and the rest of the Aliens squad dug in to maintain their early game lead with several buckets from inside and out of the paint. With a victory in sight, Brandon Rush sent Davis to the floor with a nasty crossover and pulled up for a game-winning three.

Top Performers:

Ghost Ballers                                                              Aliens

Alex Scales       12 pts, 5 reb                                          Shannon Brown            18 pts, 10 reb

Ricky Davis       10 pts, 5 reb                                          Andre Owens                14 pts, 6 reb

Aliens building momentum at (2-3); Ghost Ballers still working for a win, now (2-3)

Trilogy 50 (3-2) vs Enemies 38 (3-2)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/fo9rs23qMSs

The streaking Enemies looked to maintain their winning ways against the always dangerous Trilogy on Sunday afternoon.

Things got off to a quick start for Enemies, behind easy buckets from Craig Smith and Perry Jones. But, the team struggled to match the defensive intensity as Trilogy went on an 11-0 run to take a 13-11 lead.

Building off consecutive standout performances, David Hawkins helped Trilogy build onto its momentum, scoring 13 points and stretching the lead to 25-18 at the half.

Enemies’ Royce White provided a spark off the bench in the second period, narrowing the lead with nine points. His effort wasn’t enough, as Trilogy pulled off its third-consecutive win.

Top Performers:

Enemies                                                                       Trilogy                                                

Craig Smith       18 pts                                                   David Hawkins              18 pts, 7 reb

Royce White     9 pts, 5 reb                                           James White                 18 pts, 9 reb

Trilogy continue their winning streak at (3-2); Enemies slip to (3-2)

Killer 3’s 50 (4-1) vs Ball Hogs 35 (0-5)

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

The Killer 3’s looked to return to winning form this week, while the always gritty Ball Hogs vied for their first win of the year.

DeShawn Stevenson pushed the Ball Hogs off to a quick start with nine points in the first half. Big man Eddy Curry dominated the Ball Hogs defense, netting 10 points and helping the Killer 3’s secure a 27-21 halftime lead.

The Killer 3’s continue to embody their coach’s energy. Charles Oakley instilled a fire in Captain Stephen Jackson and Franklin “Nitty” Sessions, who dominated the game in the second half and helped close things on a 16-2 run.

Top Performers:

Killer 3’s                                                                      Ball Hogs

Stephen Jackson           11 pts                                       Will McDonald               19 pts, 8 reb

Eddy Curry                   10 pts                                       DeShawn Stevenson     12 pts, 4 reb

Franklin Sessions          17 pts, 10 reb

Killer 3’s climb to (4-1); Ball Hogs continue to fall at (0-5)

BIG3 ROCKS KANSAS CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME

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BIG3 ROCKS KANSAS CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME

– Former Jayhawks Drew Gooden, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers Help Bring 3-on-3 Game to Sprint Center –

– Nancy Lieberman and Power Top Lisa Leslie and Previously Unbeaten Triplets in Matchup of League’s Elite –

– Dr. J’s Tri State Re-enters Playoff Hunt After Thrilling Win –

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – July 20, 2019 – Sprint Center

  • The BIG3 visited Kansas City for the first time in league history Saturday, entertaining crowds with intense games and inspiring individual performances.
  • 2018 BIG3 Champion Power saw key contributions from Captain Corey Magette (20 pts), Cuttino Mobley (11 pts, 4 reb), and Julian Wright (11 pts) to take down the previously undefeated Triplets.
  • 3’s Company’s Andre Emmett and Drew Gooden combine for 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead the team to its second win of the season.
  • Amar’e Stoudemire (19 pts, 9 reb) leads Tri State to a much-needed win in a chippy contest against the 3 Headed Monsters.
  • KU Basketball Head Coach Bill Self attended Saturday’s lineup of games, where several former Jayhawks showed out. 
  • The BIG3 season continues Sunday in Oklahoma City. Games begin at 12:00PM CT at Chesapeake Energy Arena and are available on CBS and CBSSports.com.

Getty Images: Week 5 in Kansas City

Game Recaps:

3’s Company 50 (2-3) vs Bivouac 34 (2-3)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/pigSbXy5mlk

Andre Emmett dominated the first half of Saturday’s first game as 3’s Company started things on an 8-0 run. Coach Michael Cooper’s squad led at the break 26-13.

Emmett, who has quietly had an impressive season, finished the game with 23 points and nine rebounds. Fan favorite Drew Gooden, a former Kansas Jayhawk, helped in the effort with eight points, five rebounds and four assists on the day.

Fighting back, Anthony Morrow led the charge for Bivouac, amassing 15 points, four rebounds and landing the game’s only 4-point shot, midway through the second half. 

In the end, 3’s Company sealed its second win of the season on a corner 3-point-shot from Dahntay Jones.

Top Performers:

3’s Company                                                        Bivouac

Andre Emmett     23 pts, 9 reb                         Anthony Morrow   15 pts, 4 reb

Drew Gooden    8 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast                    Josh Smith      9 pts, 7 reb

3’s Company improves (2-3); Bivouac hits a snag (2-3)

Triplets 47 (4-1) vs Power 50 (4-1)

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

Triplets, the BIG3’s final undefeated team entering Week 5, squared off against reigning champion Power in the weekend’s most anticipated matchup.

After missing the opening three games due to injury, 2018 MVP Corey Maggette returned to BIG3 action in Week 4 with a scorching 23 points. He picked up exactly where he left off Saturday, tallying the Power’s first 10 points. Looking to shake a slow start, Al Jefferson sank two quick buckets to get the Triplets on the board. But, Cuttino Mobley and Glen “Big Baby” Davis powered the defending champions to a 25-19 halftime lead.

The Triplets, which have found success diminishing first half deficits all season, erased Power’s lead just minutes into the second period. Jefferson and scoring leader Joe Johnson quickly tallied several buckets to square the game at 25. Julian Wright helped provide Power with a much-needed spark off the bench, contributing 11 points in a reserve role.

In the closing moments of the game, Johnson split a double team to find Alan Anderson for an open corner three and cut Power’s lead to 46-45.

Moments later, Maggette pulled up from the top of the key to knock in a jumper and knock off the Triplets.

Top Performers:

Triplets                                                                                  Power

Joe Johnson          19 pts, 7 reb, 3 astCorey Maggette   20 pts

Al Jefferson           14 pts, 4reb                                          Cuttino Mobley    11 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast

                                                                                                Julian Wright        11 pts, 4 reb

Triplets suffer their first loss (4-1); Power still surging at (4-1)

Tri State 50 (2-3) vs 3 Headed Monsters 47 (2-3)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/_QPOiAoY6yM

Tri State and 3 Headed Monsters enjoyed success in their first two BIG3 seasons, but have been inconsistent in 2019. Both teams entered the day needing a win to stay in playoff contention.

Amar’e Stoudemire (Tri State) showed exactly why he’s been garnering interest from NBA teams. The veteran scored at will against the 3 Headed Monsters, including a 7-0 run to close out the first half.

In what was a physical game from start to finish, 3 Headed Monsters Coach Gary Payton was vocal early and often. Reggie Evans refused to be outplayed down low, putting in 14 points and pulling down 16 rebounds.

Tied at 39 deep in the game, both teams ramped up the intensity. Evans and Stoudemire had to be separated a few times down the stretch. In the end, Tri State’s new addition Robert Hite played the hero, hitting a 3-pointer to secure the victory.

Top Performers:

Tri State                                                                                3 Headed Monsters

Amar’e Stoudemire             19 pts, 9 reb                         Reggie Evans         14 pts, 16 reb

Robert Hite                           12 pts                                     Rashard Lewis      11 pts, 6 reb

Tri State gain traction at (2-3); 3 Headed Monsters fall to (2-3)

Big 3 Returns To Where It All Began In Brooklyn (Sports)

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BIG3 RETURNS TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN IN BROOKLYN

– League Brings Three Memorable Contests to Barclays Center,

Site of Inaugural Games –

– Joe Johnson and Triplets Continue Unbeaten Season with Fourth Win –

– Kenyon Martin and Trilogy Hand Charles Oakley and Killer 3s First Loss

in Thrilling Fashion –

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Brooklyn, N.Y. – July 14, 2019

  • The BIG3 returned to Barclays Center Sunday afternoon, the site of the league’s first-ever games in the 2017 season.
  • Joe Johnson helped the surging Triplets score the expansion team’s fourth consecutive win, while Coach Kenyon Martin led the Trilogy past Coach Charles Oakley and the previously unbeaten 3 Headed Monsters.
  • Hip Hop legends LL Cool J, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss made their way to the sidelines to catch the trio of exciting matchups. Artist Jim Jones entertained during a special halftime performance.
  • The BIG3 continues Season 3 next week in Kansas City (Saturday, 3:00PM ET at the Sprint Center) and Oklahoma City (Sunday, 1:00PM ET at Chesapeake Energy Arena). Games are available on CBS and CBSSports.com.
  • Today’s attendance was 13,107. Yesterday’s attendance in Providence, R.I. was 8,112.

Getty Images: Week 4 in Brooklyn

Game Recaps:

Triplets 50 (4-0) vs Tri State 37 (1-3)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJs_vTJgqN4

The day’s first matchup did not disappoint as league-leading scorer, and former Brooklyn Net, Joe Johnson tallied 17 points and a game-winning 4-point shot to lead the Triplets to victory.

Tri State rode out a “two-man game” for the majority of the contest, as Amar’e Stoudemire and Jason Richardson accounted for Tri State’s first 28 points. The duo finished with 13 and 20 points, respectively. However, strong performances from Jannero Pargo (9 pts, three first half 3 pointers) and Al Jefferson (14 pts, 10 reb) put the Triplets over the top.

The Triplets and Iso Joe will look to continue their undefeated campaign next week in Kansas City.

Top Performers:

Tri-State                                                          

Jason Richardson      20 pts, 2 reb

Amar’e Stoudemire    13 pts, 6 reb

Triplets

Joe Johnson         17 pts, 7 reb             

Al Jefferson          14 pts, 10 reb

Triplets hit (4-0); Tri-State falls to (1-3)

Bivouac 50 (2-2) vs 3 Headed Monsters 43 (2-2)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AXdUaFmizU

Sunday afternoon’s second game featured a strong showing from former Brooklyn Net Reggie Evans. However, the big man’s 21 points and 13 rebounds weren’t enough to prevent the 3 Headed Monsters from losing back-to-back for the first time in team history. 

Expansion team Bivouac evened out the season Sunday, thanks in big part to 13 points and a game-icing 3-point-shot from the shifty Will Bynum. Bynum’s handles, contributions from CJ Leslie (12 pts, 7 reb), and strong team defense helped curb the 3 Headed Monsters’ comeback attempt.

Bivouac will look to keep the ball rolling next week in Kansas City against 3’s Company.

Top Performers:

Bivouac                                  

Will Bynum        13 pts, 1 reb

C.J. Leslie         12 pts, 8 reb

3 Headed Monsters

Reggie Evans     21 pts, 13 reb

Mario Chalmers   13 pts, 4 reb 

Bivouac improves to (2-2); 3 Headed Monsters fall to (2-2)

Trilogy 50 (2-2) vs Killer 3s 48 (3-1)

Video Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBIQF2bcUD4

Brooklyn’s final matchup repeatedly brought the Barclays Center to its feet. The final moments featured some exciting back-and-forth play. Ultimately, a 2-point free throw from the game’s leading scorer David Hawkins (21 pts) gave Trilogy the team’s second win. Hawkins scored 9 straight points for Trilogy toward the end of play.

The Killer 3s, coached by the “King of New York” Charles Oakley, were down for most of the contest, but momentum-swinging buckets from Franklin Session and Donte Greene provided a second half lead. The complementary play of Trilogy players Sam Young (13 pts) and James “Flight” White (10 pts, 9 reb) proved to be too much for the Killer 3’s to handle.

Trilogy will aim to get their third win in Oklahoma City next Sunday against Gilbert Arenas and the Enemies.

Top Performers:

Killer 3’s

Donte Greene       18 pts, 3 reb

Stephen Jackson  12 pts, 1 reb

Trilogy

David Hawkins 21 pts, 1 reb

Sam Young        13 pts, 1 reb

Trilogy impresses and improves to (2-2); Killer 3s drop to (3-1)

Big 3 Brings Big Basketball To Little Rhody

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BIG3 BRINGS BIG BASKETBALL TO LITTLE RHODY

– 2018 BIG3 MVP Corey Maggette Contributes 23 Points, 14 Rebounds 

in Season 3 Debut, Team Win –

– Former Celtics Brian Scalabrine & Glen “Big Baby” Davis Return to New England–

– 3’s Company Earns First Win of the Season behind Andre Emmett and 

Jason Maxiell –

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 13, 2019 

●     Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis scored Power’s final four points to help secure the victory in front of a standing New England crowd. Following a game-winning, under-the-basket layup, Davis – who was ejected in Week 3 – embraced Power head coach Nancy Lieberman. 

●     Perry Jones (13 pts on 5 of 9 shooting) stepped up to help Enemies earn third consecutive win of the season. 

●     Andre Emmett (15 pts) and Jason Maxiell (12 pts, 4 reb) lead 3’s Company to its first victory, leaving the Ball Hogs in search of a first victory.

●     BIG3 continues tomorrow, with three games at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Games begin at 12:00PM ET and will broadcast on CBS and CBS Sports Network.

Getty Images: Week 4 in Providence

Game Recaps:

Power 50 (3-1) vs Ghost Ballers 36 (2-2)

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/-EhCeO9BqLU

Coach Nancy Lieberman and reigning champion Power looked to rebound from its first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon. Ricky Davis and Jamario Moon didn’t make things easy in the first half, with a two-man game that helped the Ghost Ballers jump out to a 25-20 lead at intermission. The team shot an efficient 8-for-15 in the half, including a 4-point shot from Alex Scales. 

Power captain and BIG3 scoring leader Cuttino Mobley was sidelined with a calf injury for the game. However, the University of Rhode Island alumnus still managed to contribute, serving as a vocal presence from the bench, in what proved to be a chippy contest. 

The verbal back-and-forth did not serve the Ghost Ballers as well in the second half. Beyond a few flashy drives from the always energetic Mike Taylor, the team struggled to find the basket. Meanwhile, Power hit 60-percent of its shots in the half and 51-percent for the game. 

Ultimately, Power captain Corey Maggette – who made his Season 3 debut in Providence – proved to be too much. The 2018 BIG3 MVP jumped right back into form, pouring in 23 points, grabbing 15 boards and leading Power to its third victory on the season. 

Top Performers:

Power                                                                             Ghost Ballers

Corey Maggette     23 pts, 14 reb                                   Jamario Moon     13 pts, 5 reb

Julian Wright          17 pts, 6 reb                                     Ricky Davis         10 pts

Power rebound to (3-1); Ghost Ballers trip up at (2-2)

Enemies 50 (3-1) vs Aliens 39 (1-3)

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

Aliens have established several early leads this season, anchored by the toughness of first-year player Greg Oden. Things were no different in Week 4. The big man dominated down low with six of the Aliens’ first eight points (3-of-3 shooting). But, the Enemies quickly responded with strong teamwork, ball movement and contributions from Craig Smith and Gilbert Arenas. 

The Enemies’ kitchen was in full-service heading into the half, where Smith and company held a 25-18 lead. The squad came out of the break cooking. Smith showed off his scoring versatility, banging around in the paint and knocking down treys from deep (19 pts, 5 reb), while Perry Jones added to the mix with 13 points, 3 rebounds and one block. 

Alien’s Ryan Hollins was on the receiving end of several verbal jabs Saturday afternoon. He responded with trademark athleticism and scored some much-needed baskets at the rim. It wasn’t enough to mount a comeback, however, as the Enemies’ mix of hard drives and open jump shots propelled them to their third consecutive win. 

Top Performers:

Enemies                                                                                     Aliens

Craig Smith       19 pts, 5 reb                                                     Greg Oden       11 pts, 5 reb

Perry Jones      13 pts, 3 reb                                                      Ryan Hollins     8 pts, 4 reb

Enemies continue their winning streak (3-1); Aliens fall to (1-3)

3’s Company 50 (1-3) vs Ball Hogs 38 (0-4) 

Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/OTQ6-WvFfjI

Rhode Island’s final matchup featured two squads hungry for their first win of the season. 3’s Company and Ball Hogs played hard-nosed basketball and kept things close in the first half. 3’s Company held a slight edge, 25-20, going into the break.

3’s Company refused to slow down in the second half, as Andre Emmett provided a spark off the bench and finished with 17 points. The Ball Hogs’ big man Will Mcdonald continued to be a force (18 pts, 4 reb) and crowd-favorite Brian Scalabrine ignited the crowd with a couple of buckets under the rim. 

3’s Company also received solid contributions from Jason Maxiell and Dahntay Jones (8 pts, 3 reb), whose dazzling game-winner capped off a strong team win. The Ball Hogs and captain Brian Scalabrine will look to snatch their first win of the season next week in Oklahoma City. 

Top Performers:

3’s Company                                                                Ball Hogs

Andre Emmett   15 pts                                                   Will McDonald   16 pts

Jason Maxiell    12 pts, 4 reb

3’s Company gets on the board (1-3); Ball Hogs still looking for answers at (0-4)