Joe Johnson’s 29 Points Leads Detroit Amps over Miami 305 in Week 2 Big 3 Action

In his 18-year NBA career, Joe Johnson made seven all-star games. He averaged 20 points or more five times and averaged a career-high 25.0 in the 2006-07 season. It’s no wonder how or why he earned the moniker “Iso Joe”.

In the Big 3, Johnson has been a dominant player. More space in 3-on-3 basketball. More room to operate.

On Sunday in Week 2 Big 3 action from Baltimore, Johnson dominated in the Detroit Amps’ 50-47 victory over the Miami 305.

Facing a talented team of Michael Beasley, Lance Stephenson, Reggie Evans, and Mario Chalmers, Johnson in the first half scored 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting, including a four-point play, in the first half as his team led 25-17. Johnson added 13 points in the second half and finished with 29 points on eight made field-goals and one 3-point make along with his one 4-point make. Jeremy Pargo and Shakur Juiston also scored in double-figures with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Pargo added five assists and Juiston nine rebounds.

For the 305, Stephenson scored 18 points (7 rebounds) on eight made field-goals and two made 3-pointers. Beasley added 17 points with 6 rebounds on five made field-goals.

The Amps are 2-0 while the 305 are 1-1.

The Boston Ball Hogs improved to 1-1 and dropped the DMV Trilogy to 0-2 with a 50-42 win in the second game on Sunday afternoon.

The Ball Hogs, who led 26-13 at halftime, were led in the game by Jonathon Simmons, who scored 18 points with 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks on seven made field-goals and two 3-point makes. Deshawn Stephens added 12 points and 8 rebounds and Kevin Murphy scored 10. For the Trilogy, Earl Clark posted a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Austin scored 13 and Franklin Session 11.

In the third game, the Chicago Triplets cruised 51-34 against the Houston Rig Hands.

Nasir Core made five field-goals on his way to 16 points, and Montrezl Harrell tallied 15 points with 7 rebounds. Chris Allen added 14 points and 5 rebounds.

Leading the Rig Hands was Garlon Green’s 13 points and 9 rebounds. Jalen Johnson scored 7 points with 7 rebounds and Corey Brewer scored 7.

Both teams are now 1-1.

In the final game of the day, the LA Riot stormed back from a 26-14 halftime deficit to defeat the Dallas Power 50-45.

Jordan Crawford spearheaded the attack and the 36-19 second half, pouring in 28 points in the game on nine made field-goals, two 3-pointers, and a 4-point play.

Dwight Howard tallied 9 points and 5 rebounds with two steals and one block, and Elijah Stewart scored 8 points.

Glen Rice Jr. led Nancy Leiberman’s Power with 19 points and 9 rebounds on seven field-goal makes and three makes from 3-point range. Paul Millsap posted a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds.

Both teams are now 1-1.

After two weeks of the 2025 Big 3 season, the Amps stand atop the standings at 2-0, while every other team is 1-1. Week 3 takes place Sunday, June 29 in Miami.