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Game 3 featured 3’s Company coached by Allen Iverson fighting for a chance at a playoff berth against a Ball Hogs team with only one win on the season. 3’s Company entered Week 8 in a must-win scenario while also needing to rely on a Ghost Ballers loss.
The game was competitive from start to finish with 7 lead changes. The first half ended as expected with 3’s Company up by 6, led in part by Al Thornton’s 4-point shot (the first of the day for any BIG3 player). However, during the 2nd half, Ball Hogs battled back, eventually taking the lead 38-37. After a series of lead changes and the game tied at 44, 3’s Company’s Andre Owens drained a 3 point shot. Down 47-44, Ball Hogs’ Xavier Silas capped off his 20 point, 5 rebound performance by sinking a clutch 4-point shot (only the 2nd of the day among all players) to put his team up 48-47. Following a diving rebound and several passes, Byars drove to the lane and dished the ball off to Josh Childress who laid it up for the win, capping his 16 point, 5 rebound day. Andre Owens contributed 19 points and 8 boards for 3’s Company, while Al Thornton added 11 points on 4 for 7 shooting.
3’s Company didn’t need to wait around for the result of the day’s 4th game, as they were eliminated from championship contention with their loss.
