The Hearts Bring Down City, Legends Keep Climbing, and Rhythm Finds Its Groove
November 3, 2026 | BeerCityHoops.com
Four weeks into Year 7, the GR3G League has officially lost its last undefeated team.
City of Bridges entered Tuesday night at 3–0, looking like the early favorite to reclaim the championship glory it enjoyed in Years 4 and 5. But the West Leonard Hearts had other ideas.
In a game that needed overtime, the defending champions handed City a 46–44 defeat, creating a three-way tie at the top of the standings.
Elsewhere, the Legends continued their recovery with a second consecutive victory, edging Bridge Street Fire 45–43. And Rhythm of the River reminded everyone that its offense is still one of the most dangerous in the league, handling the Ligers 48–29.
Three games, three different stories, and a much more interesting standings table.
Game 1: West Leonard Hearts 46, City of Bridges 44 (OT)
The Champions Have Something to Say
City came into the night undefeated and looking to establish some separation from the rest of the league.
The Hearts came in looking to remind everyone who won Year 6.
Mission accomplished.
The two teams were deadlocked through regulation, with City managing 42 points and the Hearts matching that total. In overtime, the Hearts found just enough extra offense to pull away, outscoring City 4–2 for the 46–44 victory.
It was a defensive battle, but there were some significant individual performances.
AJ led the Hearts with 20 points, shooting an impressive 10-for-16 from the field. He was the difference-maker offensively, providing nearly half of his team’s scoring.
Hamlet and El Toro each added eight points, while JMills contributed six points, four assists, and seven on the site’s RBZ statistical category.
For City, D Nags led the individual scoring with 16 points, including four three-pointers on eight attempts. T-Roof added 15 points and 13 in the RBZ category, while Deja contributed 10 points.
City’s undefeated run is over, but this was hardly a reason to panic. Losing a two-point overtime game to the defending champions is not exactly a season-ending disaster.
For the Hearts, however, this was an important statement.
After receiving a disqualification loss in Week 3, the defending champions have answered with a victory over the league’s hottest team.
The message: The Hearts aren’t going anywhere.
Full City vs. Hearts box score
Game 2: Legends of the Lake 45, Bridge Street Fire 43
Legends Are Starting to Look Like Themselves Again
The Legends are quietly putting together the kind of turnaround that can change a season.
After losing their first two games, they defeated the Ligers in Week 3 and followed that up with a narrow two-point victory over the Fire.
That’s two straight wins, and suddenly the Legends are back in the conversation.
The game was remarkably even. Both teams scored 11 points in each of the first three quarters before the Legends managed a 12–10 advantage in the fourth.
Luck led the Legends with 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers. EJ contributed 10 points, including two triples, while Big Fuzz added seven points, four assists, and seven steals.
That last number deserves attention.
Seven steals in a single game is an impressive defensive contribution, particularly in a game decided by just two points.
The Fire had some strong individual performances of their own. Bowen led all scorers with 15 points, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 3-for-7 from beyond the arc. Bonez added 13 points, including three three-pointers.
BK also contributed eight points, 13 in the RBZ category, seven assists, and two steals.
Unfortunately for Bridge Street, the individual production wasn’t enough to secure the team’s first victory.
The Fire are now 0–4, following their two opening losses, the Week 3 double disqualification, and this narrow defeat.
There is some encouragement in the fact that the Fire were within two points of getting into the win column. But moral victories aren’t going to improve the standings.
The Legends, meanwhile, are starting to find their identity.
Full Legends vs. Fire box score
Game 3: Rhythm of the River 48, Roundball Ruckus Ligers 29
D-Money Puts on Another Show
Rhythm needed a response after its Week 3 loss to City.
It got one.
The River rolled past the Ligers 48–29, controlling the game throughout all four quarters. Rhythm scored exactly 12 points in each period, while the Ligers managed just 29 points for the entire night.
The biggest story was D-Money.
D-Money finished with 28 points, shooting 13-for-25 from the field and adding two three-pointers. He also recorded 15 in the RBZ category, four assists, and a steal.
That’s another significant scoring performance from one of the league’s most productive offensive players.
Amir chipped in nine points and 10 RBZ, while Cuervo contributed four points and four assists. Parker added 16 RBZ, helping Rhythm dominate that statistical category 51–30.
For the Ligers, Mr. BAD led the way with nine points, nine RBZ, and a block. ADaKid added seven points, seven RBZ, and three steals.
But the offensive struggles were difficult to overcome.
The Ligers shot just 20.7% from the field, making 12 of 58 attempts. Rhythm wasn’t particularly accurate either at 30.6%, but it generated considerably more opportunities and made enough shots to create a comfortable margin.
The result leaves the Ligers at 0–4.
Rhythm improves to 3–1, joining City and the Hearts in the early-season standings tie.
Full Ligers vs. Rhythm box score
Year 7 Standings After Week 4
The top of the standings is getting crowded. City, Hearts, and Rhythm are all sitting at 3–1, while the Legends have climbed back to .500.
| Team | W | L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bridges | 3 | 1 | .750 |
| West Leonard Hearts | 3 | 1 | .750 |
| Rhythm of the River | 3 | 1 | .750 |
| Legends of the Lake | 2 | 2 | .500 |
| Bridge Street Fire | 0 | 4 | .000 |
| Roundball Ruckus Ligers | 0 | 4 | .000 |
Records include the Week 3 disqualification losses for both Hearts and Fire.
Week 4 Statistical Leaders
| Player | Team | Week 4 performance |
|---|---|---|
| AJ | Hearts | 20 points |
| D-Money | Rhythm | 28 points |
| D Nags | City | 16 points |
| T-Roof | City | 15 points |
| Bowen | Fire | 15 points |
| Luck | Legends | 14 points |
| Bonez | Fire | 13 points |
A few other performances worth highlighting:
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Big Fuzz (Legends): 7 steals.
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Parker (Rhythm): 16 RBZ.
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BK (Fire): 7 assists and 13 RBZ.
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D-Money (Rhythm): 28 points and 15 RBZ.
Looking Ahead: Week 5 — November 10
The next Tuesday brings three more interesting matchups.
| Time | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Fire vs. Ligers |
| 7:45 PM | Hearts vs. Rhythm |
| 8:30 PM | City vs. Legends |
The Games to Watch
Fire vs. Ligers — Somebody Gets a Win
Two teams enter at 0–4. One of them will finally have an opportunity to put a victory on the board. Neither can afford another setback.
Hearts vs. Rhythm — Championship Caliber
The defending champions face one of the league’s most dangerous offenses. The Hearts (without DBake, AJ & SammyJ) will have their hands full with D-Money, Amir, and the Rhythm crew.
City vs. Legends — A Chance to Rebound
City needs to respond after its first loss, while the Legends are riding a two-game winning streak. This could be a very interesting matchup to close out the night.
The Final Word
Four weeks into Year 7, the GR3G League has gone from a City-led early-season story to a three-team race.
The Hearts have reminded everybody that they’re still the defending champions. Rhythm has the offensive firepower to challenge anybody. City has already demonstrated that it can win close games, even if Tuesday night didn’t go its way.
The Legends are quietly putting together a respectable recovery, while Fire and Ligers are looking for that elusive first victory.
Four weeks down. Three teams tied at the top. Two teams still winless.
Year 7 is beginning to feel like a real race.
“That’s a One!”
