Big 3 On FS1

     The Big 3 Professional Basketball League debuts tonight on FS1 (Fox Sports One).  The Big 3 League was founded by Ice Cube, and features former NBA (National Basketball Association) All-Stars such as "Mr. Big Shot" Chauncey Billups, Allen Iverson, Kenyon Martin, Mike Bibby, and Jermaine O'Neal.  The Big 3 League is an indoor, half court 3 on 3 style tournament featuring 8 teams for the 2017 season.
     There are no uniforms, or foul outs in the Big 3 League.  Teams have unique names like Ball Hogs, Killer 3s, and 3's Company.  Some of the coaches in the Big 3 League include Clyde Drexler, Gary Payton, and Julius "Dr. J." Irving.  The Big 3 premiers tonight at 8:00 p.m. on FS1.  Click on the link below for more information about the Big 3 Professional Basketball League, or FS1.
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-  Former Pistons Forward Rick Mahorn is a Coach for Trilogy.



-  Former Pistons Forward Jerome Williams "Junk Yard Dog" plays for Power.



-  Former Pistons Guard "Mr. Big Shot" Chauncey Billups is the Captain of Killer 3s.



-  Former Pistons Guard Mike James plays for Tri-State.



-  The Big 3 Professional Basketball League features a 4 point shot.











For more information about the Big 3 League click on  https://big3.com



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76ers '83' vs. Pistons '89'

#11 Isiah Thomas lead the 1988-1989 Detroit Pistons to an NBA Championship!  They swept the Lakers in the Finals!

65-17     4.  Philadelphia 76ers ' 1982-1983'                   63-19     5.  Detroit Pistons '1988-1989'









             Head Coach:  Billy Cunningham                                             Head Coach:  Chuck Daly









                     Starting Lineup                                                                  Starting Lineup









PG  Maurice "Mo" Cheeks                                                       PG  Isiah Thomas


SG  Andrew Toney                                                                  SG  Joe Dumars


SF  Julius Erving "Dr. J."                                                           SF  Mark Aquire


PF  Marc Iavaroni                                                                    PF  Rick Mahorn


C  Moses Malone                                                                     C  Bill Laimbeer


   Bench Players                                                                             Bench Players


PF  Reggie Johnson                                                                 SF  Dennis "Worm" Rodman


SG  Clint Richardson                                                               SG  Vinnie "The Microwave"  Johnson


C  Clemon Johnson                                                                  C  James "Buddha"  Edwards


PG  Franklin Edwards                                                              PF  John "Spider" Salley


SF  Bobby Jones                                                                     SG  John Long


SF  Sam Quinn                                                                        SF  Fennis Dembo


C  Mark McNamara                                                                PG  Micheal Williams


PF  Earl Cureton












                                   Mitten State Sports Report's Series Notes:





-  Moses Malone would be a force down low for the 76ers, but the Pistons would have the bodies to matchup!


-  The 76ers would struggle to win at the Palace!  The '82-83' 76ers were 30-11 on the road!


-  The Pistons backcourt consisting of Isiah Thomas, and Joe Dumars would control the tempo!


-  Bill Laimbeer's 3-point shooting would force Moses Malone out of the paint!


-  Moses Malone, and Julius Erving "Dr. J." would get 'superstar' foul calls in Philadelphia.  They would get into foul trouble at the Palace!


-  The '1988-1989' Pistons were 15-2 during the Postseason!  Their only 2 losses were against the Chicago Bulls!


-  The '1988-1989' Pistons won the NBA Championship!


-  The '1982-1983' Philadelphia 76ers were 12-1 during the Postseason!  Their only loss was against the Milwaukee Bucks!


-  The '1982-1983' 76ers won the NBA Championship!


-  The Pistons roster featured several more nicknames then the 76ers!  This has no affect on the series!









                                     Mitten State Sports Report's Series Projection







Game 1  Detroit 116 - Philadelphia 112   OT


Game 2  Philadelphia 104- Detroit 103


Game 3  Detroit  100 - Philadelphia 90


Game 4  Detroit 104 - Philadelphia 96


Game 5  Detroit 112 -  Philadelphia 111   OT







        The Detroit Pistons '1988-1989' advance over the Philadelphia 76ers '1982-1983' in 5 games!











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