Green Bay defeats Milwaukee 79-76

Green Bay Edges Milwaukee in Thrilling Conference Battle

The Green Bay Phoenix (79) outlasted the visiting Milwaukee Panthers (76) in an instant classic conference matchup at Resch Center, handing their opponents their first loss of the season. The 3-point margin was the narrowest seen in this rivalry all year.

In a tightly contested contest that saw both teams trade baskets and neither able to gain more than a 5-point advantage on multiple occasions, Green Bay ultimately emerged victorious behind strong performances from Justin Allen and C.J. O'Hara.

The game's turning point came midway through the second half when Green Bay took a 64-57 lead, only for Milwaukee to claw back within 3 points with just over two minutes remaining. The Panthers would not score again, however, as Green Bay's stout defense locked down their opponents and forced several crucial turnovers.

Justin Allen led all scorers with 21 points on an efficient 60% shooting night, complemented by 5 assists from Preston Ruedinger and a defensive effort that stifled Milwaukee's top scorer Danilo Jovanovich. C.J. O'Hara chipped in with 19 points and 5 rebounds.

For the Panthers, Danilo Jovanovich delivered a strong all-around performance, scoring 19 points on 80% shooting and dishing out 4 assists. Sekou Konneh rounded out the Panther's top performers with 7 rebounds and 2 points off the bench.

Advanced statistics highlighted Green Bay's ability to control the paint, with 44 of their total 79 points scored in the paint – a testament to their strong inside presence. Meanwhile, Milwaukee struggled from three-point range, converting just 45% of their attempts.

The Phoenix took advantage of this disparity to pull away late and secure the win. The margin of victory was the largest seen in this rivalry all year, showcasing Green Bay's resilience in big games.