BIG3 Week 3 Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Undefeated Detroit Amps?
As the BIG3 enters its third week of action, only one team remains perfect—Joe Johnson’s Detroit Amps—while the rest of the league battles for positioning in what’s shaping up to be a highly competitive season.
Week 2 Recap: Detroit Stays Hot, DMV Still Searching for First Win
The Detroit Amps (2-0) continued their strong start with a 50-47 win over Miami 305, powered by another dominant performance from Iso Joe Johnson, who dropped 29 points. Meanwhile, the Boston Ball Hogs (1-1) bounced back from their Week 1 loss with an eight-point victory over the struggling DMV Trilogy (0-2).
Other key results from last weekend:
- Chicago Triplets (1-1) dominated the Houston Rig Hands (1-1) in a 17-point blowout.
- LA Riot (1-1) secured their first win of the season, edging out the Dallas Power (1-1) in a tight five-point contest.
Week 3 Matchups: Key Storylines to Watch
This Sunday’s games at Miami’s Kaseya Center will answer some major questions:
- Can Detroit go 3-0? The Amps face a tough test against Dallas Power, led by Glen Rice Jr. and Paul Millsap.
- Will DMV finally break through? The winless Trilogy take on the Chicago Triplets, who are looking to build momentum.
- How will Houston respond? After a rough loss to Chicago, the Rig Hands battle LA Riot in a must-watch showdown.
Full Week 3 Schedule (June 29)
- Game 1: Houston Rig Hands vs. LA Riot – 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
- Game 2: Boston Ball Hogs vs. Miami 305 – Following Game 1 (CBS)
- Game 3: Detroit Amps vs. Dallas Power – 3:00 PM ET (Vice TV)
- Game 4: Chicago Triplets vs. DMV Trilogy – Following Game 3 (Vice TV)
Current BIG3 Standings
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Amps | 2 | 0 |
| Chicago Triplets | 1 | 1 |
| Boston Ball Hogs | 1 | 1 |
| Miami 305 | 1 | 1 |
| LA Riot | 1 | 1 |
| Dallas Power | 1 | 1 |
| Houston Rig Hands | 1 | 1 |
| DMV Trilogy | 0 | 2 |
Players to Watch This Weekend
- Joe Johnson (Detroit Amps) – The league’s leading scorer (29.5 PPG) looks unstoppable. Can Dallas slow him down?
- Michael Beasley (Miami 305) – After a strong start, Beasley (19 PPG, 8 RPG) aims to bounce back against Boston.
- Glen Rice Jr. (Dallas Power) – A triple-double threat, Rice (21 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 5 APG) will be key against Detroit.
- Jordan Crawford (LA Riot) – Coming off a 28-point explosion, he’s the engine of LA’s offense.
- Montrezl Harrell (Chicago Triplets) – The former NBA big man (16.5 PPG, 7 RPG) brings energy and physicality.
- Earl Clark (DMV Trilogy) – If the Trilogy want their first win, Clark (12.5 PPG, 10 RPG) must deliver.
- Paul Millsap (Dallas Power) – The BIG3’s leading rebounder (10.5 RPG) adds veteran leadership.
What’s at Stake?
- Detroit can solidify itself as the team to beat with another win.
- DMV desperately needs a victory to stay in playoff contention.
- Houston vs. LA could be a playoff preview—both teams need this momentum boost.
With high-stakes matchups and star-powered performances, Week 3 of the BIG3 promises fireworks. Tune in Sunday to see who rises—and who falls—in the race for the championship.