Only one team remains undefeated as the BIG3 league enters its third week of competition. The Detroit Amps, spearheaded by veteran player Joe Johnson, improved to 2-0 with a narrow 50-47 victory over Miami 305 on June 22. Meanwhile, six teams have recorded a split in their initial two games, and DMV Trilogy continues to seek its first victory of the 2025 season.
Following their victory, the Boston Ball Hogs leveled their record to 1-1 after defeating the DMV Trilogy, who are now 0-2. The Chicago Triplets also evened their record at 1-1 with a dominant 17-point victory over the Houston Rig Hands. The LA Riot celebrated their first win of the season with a five-point triumph against the Dallas Power.
Fans eagerly await this weekend’s matchups at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Key questions loom over the upcoming games: Can the Amps achieve a 3-0 record? Will the Trilogy finally secure a win? How will Houston respond after last weekend’s significant loss? All these inquiries will be answered during what promises to be an exhilarating slate of games.
The first game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. ET, and the matchups for Week 3 are as follows:
– Game 1: Houston Rig Hands vs. LA Riot (CBS)
– Game 2: Boston Ball Hogs vs. Miami 305 (CBS)
– Game 3: Detroit Amps vs. Dallas Power (Vice)
– Game 4: Chicago Triplets vs. DMV Trilogy (Vice)
Current BIG3 standings show:
Detroit Amps: 2 Wins, 0 Losses
Chicago Triplets: 1 Win, 1 Loss
Boston Ball Hogs: 1 Win, 1 Loss
Miami 305: 1 Win, 1 Loss
LA Riot: 1 Win, 1 Loss
Dallas Power: 1 Win, 1 Loss
Houston Rig Hands: 1 Win, 1 Loss
DMV Trilogy: 0 Wins, 2 Losses
Notable players to keep an eye on:
– Joe Johnson (Detroit): With 30 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in the season opener, followed by 29 points against Miami, Johnson leads the league in scoring after two weeks.
– Michael Beasley (Miami): He garnered 21 points and nine rebounds in the opening victory and followed with 17 points in the loss to Detroit, currently ranking fourth in scoring and rebounds.
– Glen Rice Jr. (Dallas): Rice busted out of the gates with 23 points, eight rebounds, and five assists on opening day, pitting him among the league’s scoring leaders.
– Jordan Crawford (Los Angeles): After leading the Riot to their first win with 28 points in Week 2, he has emerged as a central figure for LA.
– Montrezl Harrell (Chicago): He made an impactful debut with 18 points and seven rebounds and contributed to Chicago’s win with 15 points and seven boards last week.
– Earl Clark (DMV): Clark’s performance will be crucial for the Trilogy as they aim for their first success.
– Paul Millsap (Dallas): The four-time NBA All-Star is leading the league in rebounds with 21 and made a significant contribution last week with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Fans can expect an energetic atmosphere as the teams vie for victory this Sunday, showcasing talent and making for an entertaining afternoon of basketball.