Sun Jul 13 19:50:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the BIG3 Week 5 preview:

**BIG3 Week 5 Preview: Trilogy Faces Must-Win, Potential Powerhouse Showdown, Rivalry Renewed**

**Los Angeles, CA –** Week 5 of the BIG3 season brings several crucial matchups with playoff implications and the rekindling of a historic rivalry.

**DMV’s Last Stand?** The DMV, currently sitting at 0-3, faces a must-win situation against the Miami 305. Another loss would severely jeopardize their playoff hopes. However, they face a formidable challenge in the 305, led by MVP contender Michael Beasley and Rookie of the Year candidate Lance Stephenson. The DMV’s smaller lineup will need to overcome Miami’s size advantage, particularly the rebounding prowess of veteran Reggie Evans. For the DMV, it will come down to guard play by Franklin Session and Mike Taylor, if they can overmatch the size and talent of Beasley and Stephenson.

**Power vs. Triplets: Clash of Contenders** Dallas Power and Chicago Triplets, two teams exceeding early expectations, will battle for position atop the standings. Power is coming off a dominant win, showcasing their balanced scoring and defensive intensity. The Triplets, led by Week 3 Player of the Week Montrezl Harrell and All-Star Nasir Core, secured a hard-fought victory last week. The key will be Dallas’ defense and Chicago’s ability to close out games.

**Lakers-Celtics Reborn in the BIG3** The classic rivalry between Los Angeles and Boston reignites in the BIG3 as the Los Angeles Riot travel to face the Boston Ball Hogs. The Ball Hogs, despite boasting talent like Jonathan Simmons and former MVP Kevin Murphy, have struggled to find consistency. The Riot, after an opening-week stumble, have found their stride with standout performances from rookies Dwight Howard and Wesley Johnson, alongside Jordan Crawford’s scoring and playmaking.

**Johnson’s Return a Boon for Detroit** The Detroit Amps are hopeful for the return of Joe Johnson as they face the Houston Rig Hands. The Amps desperately need Johnson’s scoring punch, as he and Jeremy Pargo have accounted for a large percentage of the team’s offense. The Rig Hands, struggling defensively, need to rediscover their defensive identity to secure a victory. The Rig Hands need a big game from Cory Brewer and better team defensive play.

All games will be broadcast on CBS, with the Los Angeles-Boston showdown capping off the tripleheader.

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