London 3x3 Claim Phoenix Challenger Spot in Style

The JD Ball Out 3x3 tournament at Finsbury Park, London delivered a full day of elite competition, intensity, and standout performances — culminating in London 3x3 claiming the championship and securing their coveted place at the FIBA 3x3 Challenger in Phoenix, Arizona.

Quarter-Finals: London 3x3 Set the Tone

London 3x3 opened their campaign with authority, defeating OSG Hoops 21–12 on the Main Court. Their pace, physicality, and shot-making immediately separated them from the field.

Elsewhere in the quarter-finals:

• London Thunder edged Rivet City 20–19 in a nail-biter.

• London Enforcers advanced with a tight 21–19 win over Wiesbaden 3x3.

• 3x3 Warsaw Legia Lotto survived a close battle, beating GWOB 18–17.

Semi-Finals: London 3x3 Dominate

London 3x3 continued their momentum in the semi-finals, overpowering London Thunder 21–9. Their defensive pressure and transition scoring proved too much for the Thunder, who struggled to keep pace.

On the opposite side of the bracket, 3x3 Warsaw Legia Lotto delivered a commanding 20–9 victory over London Enforcers, setting up a high-stakes final between two in-form squads.

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Final: London 3x3 vs 3x3 Warsaw — A Thriller to the End

The championship game on Main Court was a showcase of elite-level 3x3 basketball. London 3x3 controlled key stretches with strong drives, disciplined spacing, and clutch shot-making, but Warsaw refused to fade, keeping the score tight throughout.

With London leading 20–19 in the closing seconds, Warsaw created a final look from deep — a potential game-winning 2‑point shot that would have flipped the result. The attempt was clean but narrowly missed as time expired, sealing the victory for London 3x3.

Champions Crowned — Phoenix Awaits

London 3x3’s 20–19 win in the final capped off a dominant run through the bracket. Their consistency, composure, and ability to deliver under pressure earned them not only the Finsbury Park title but also the prestigious reward: A place in the FIBA 3x3 Challenger in Phoenix, Arizona, where they will represent London and compete against top international teams.

London 3x3 leave Finsbury Park as deserving champions, battle-tested, confident, and ready for the global stage.

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