The BIG3 race to the playoffs continued today at the Orleans Arena in Vegas with 4 games of FIREBALL3 Action.
Here are all the recaps from the week 7 matchups.
Killer 3’s 37, Tri-State 51
The first game of week 7 featured the Killer 3’s and Tri-State. The Killer 3’s were red hot riding into week 7, winning 4 straight games. Tri-State pulled away in the 2nd half ending the Killer 3’s winning streak. Tri-State beat the Killer 3’s 51-37. Justin Dentmon led the way for Tri-State with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Dentmon also hit two 4-point shots in the game. The late season addition of Justin Dentmon is paying dividends to the offensive success Tri-State is having. Jason Richardson also had 14 points and 9 boards in the game. Killer 3’s, Donte Greene had the game high with 20 points and 7 rebounds. With only one week left of the regular season both the Killer 3’s and Tri-State both have must win games in week 8.
2021 Record: Killer 3’s (4-3) Tri-State (5-2)
Trilogy 50, Power 47
The 2nd game of the day was Power against Trilogy. Power sitting at (3-3) needing to secure a win and move up in the rankings. Trilogy at (4-2) trying secure their ticket to the playoffs in the Bahamas. After trailing the whole game, Jarrett Jack and Trilogy beat Power in the final moments of the game. Trilogy completed the comeback beating Power 50-47. Jarrett Jack led the team with 27 points and 5 boards and was clutch in the end. Amir Johnson also had 10 points and 6 boards. Power guard, Dušan Bulut had a team high 24 points and 4 rebounds in the game. Trilogy improve to (5-2) and hold a strong spot in the BIG3 playoff race, while Power fall to (3-4) and are eliminated from playoff contention with the loss Saturday.
2021 Record: Trilogy (5-2) Power (3-4)
Ball Hogs 44, 3 Headed Monsters 51
The first game on Triller and FITE was Ball Hogs against the 3 Headed Monsters. The Monsters entered week 7 coming off a win in Chicago. While the Ball Hogs needed to bounce back after a loss in the final moments of their week 6 matchup. The Monsters beat the Ball Hogs 51-44 on the back of strong games from Reggie Evans and Kevin Murphy. The leading rebounder in the league added another double-double. Reggie Evans added 26 points and 10 boards in the Monsters win. Kevin Murphy had 22 points and 2 rebounds in the win. Leandro Barbosa led the Ball Hogs with 21 points and 9 rebounds in the game. The Ball Hogs unfortunately will be eliminated from playoff contention with the loss to the Monsters. 3 Headed Monsters had two players score more than 20 points for the first time this season which sits them firmly in the playoff race.
2021 Record: Ball Hogs (3-4) 3 Headed Monsters (5-2)
Triplets 51, Ghost Ballers 19
The final game of week 7 featured the Ghost Ballers and Triplets. Both teams are trying to secure spots for the 2021 playoffs. In dominant fashion, the Triplets beat the Ghost Ballers 51-19. The Triplets got out to an early lead in the beginning and did not let up. Alan Anderson was lights out from deep, hitting 5 three pointers and finishing with 22 points. Joe Johnson also added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Ricky Davis led the Ghost Ballers with 7 points and 4 boards. Ghost Ballers clearly missed the energy and scoring that Mike Taylor brings to the team. The Ghost Ballers will fall to (4-3) and will need a big win in week 8 to make up the point differential they lost in this matchup. The Triplets secured their spot in the BIG3 playoffs in the Bahamas.
2021 Record: Triplets (6-1) Ghost Ballers (4-3)
Week 7 Results
Killer 3’s 37, Tri-State 51
Trilogy 50, Power 47
Ball Hogs 44, 3 Headed Monsters 51
Triplets 51, Ghost Ballers 19
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