| Lineup | Butler | PG - Larry Tarter (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gordon Scaife (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Jeff Davis (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Marsh (fresh) 5 pts. C - Todd Allen (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Milwaukee | PG - Michael Han (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Dotts (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Davenport (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Malcolm Thurman (fresh) 2 pts. C - Scott Agee (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Butler | Jeff Davis inbounds the ball | 32-28 |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Milwaukee | Milwaukee is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:42 | Butler | Larry Tarter loses the dribble to Malcolm Thurman | 32-28 |
| 19:18 | Milwaukee | Michael Han knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Brian Davenport | 32-31 |
| 19:01 | Butler | Gordon Scaife knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Todd Allen | 34-31 |
| 18:37 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-31 |
| 18:16 | Butler | Jeff Davis's pass is intercepted by Brian Davenport | 34-31 |
| 17:50 | Milwaukee | Michael Han can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 34-31 |
| 17:49 | Butler | The rebound goes to Todd Allen | 34-31 |
| 17:30 | Butler | Richard Marsh misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 34-31 |
| 17:28 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee grabs the defensive rebound | 34-31 |
| 17:17 | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman buries a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Michael Han and he's fouled by Richard Marsh - foul #3 on Richard Marsh, team foul #1 | 34-33 |
| Subs | Butler | Rodney Fern (PF) Richard Marsh | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | | |
| 17:17 | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman makes the free throw | 34-34 |
| 16:54 | Butler | Gordon Scaife is hacked by Gary Dotts - foul #1 on Gary Dotts, team foul #1 | 34-34 |
| Subs | Butler | Charles Buckler (C) Todd Allen | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | | |
| 16:36 | Butler | Larry Tarter is hacked by Michael Han - foul #2 on Michael Han, team foul #2 | 34-34 |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Ryan O'Brien (SF) Brian Davenport | |
| 16:27 | Butler | Gordon Scaife throws a bad pass out of bounds | 34-34 |
| Subs | Butler | Joseph Gantz (SG) Gordon Scaife | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | | |
| 16:12 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee lays it up and in on a great pass from Ryan O'Brien | 34-36 |
| 15:43 | Butler | Charles Buckler buries a runner from the right block on a nice dish by Rodney Fern | 36-36 |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - Larry Tarter (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Gantz (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jeff Davis (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Rodney Fern (fresh) 4 reb. C - Charles Buckler (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Milwaukee | PG - Michael Han (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SG - Gary Dotts (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ryan O'Brien (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Malcolm Thurman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. C - Scott Agee (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:27 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee is fouled on the floor by Charles Buckler - foul #2 on Charles Buckler, team foul #2 | 36-36 |
| Subs | Butler | Gordon Scaife (SG), Thomas Hennigan (SF), Richard Marsh (PF), Todd Allen (C) Larry Tarter, Jeff Davis, Rodney Fern, Charles Buckler | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews (PG), Richard Hiner (SG), Brian Davenport (SF), Clint Jones (PF), Richard Matteo (C) Michael Han, Gary Dotts, Ryan O'Brien, Malcolm Thurman, Scott Agee | |
| 15:16 | Milwaukee | Clint Jones connects on the floater from close range on a nice dish by Christopher Andrews | 36-38 |
| 14:57 | Butler | Joseph Gantz connects on the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Richard Marsh | 39-38 |
| 14:47 | Milwaukee | Richard Matteo misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing | 39-38 |
| 14:46 | Milwaukee | Richard Matteo tips it back up and in | 39-40 |
| 14:30 | Butler | Gordon Scaife double dribbles | 39-40 |
| Subs | Butler | Jeff Davis (SF) Thomas Hennigan | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Scott Agee (C) Richard Matteo | |
| 14:10 | Milwaukee | Brian Davenport makes the shot from the left wing set up by Richard Hiner | 39-42 |
| 13:52 | Butler | Jeff Davis makes the driving attempt from the left block and the foul's on Brian Davenport - foul #1 on Brian Davenport, team foul #3 | 41-42 |
| Subs | Butler | Larry Tarter (PG), Rodney Fern (C) Joseph Gantz, Todd Allen | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Michael Han (PG), Gary Dotts (SG), Malcolm Thurman (PF) Christopher Andrews, Richard Hiner, Clint Jones | |
| 13:52 | Butler | Jeff Davis makes the free throw | 42-42 |
| 13:38 | Milwaukee | Michael Han buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Malcolm Thurman | 42-45 |
| 13:20 | Butler | Richard Marsh misses long on a runner near the basket | 42-45 |
| 13:19 | Milwaukee | The rebound goes to Scott Agee | 42-45 |
| 13:06 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 42-45 |
| 13:05 | Butler | Richard Marsh grabs the board | 42-45 |
| 13:00 | Butler | Larry Tarter hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 42-45 |
| 12:59 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee gets the rebound | 42-45 |
| 12:37 | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman is denied on a layup by Richard Marsh | 42-45 |
| 12:35 | Butler | Richard Marsh pulls down the rebound | 42-45 |
| 12:27 | Butler | Richard Marsh lays it up and in on a great pass from Gordon Scaife | 44-45 |
| 12:07 | Milwaukee | Michael Han makes the fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Gary Dotts | 44-47 |
| 11:50 | Butler | Jeff Davis can't connect on a jumper from the left block | 44-47 |
| 11:48 | Butler | Rodney Fern tips it back up and in | 46-47 |
| 11:29 | Milwaukee | Michael Han misses badly on a floater from the free throw line | 46-47 |
| 11:28 | Butler | Rodney Fern pulls down the rebound | 46-47 |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - Larry Tarter (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gordon Scaife (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jeff Davis (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Marsh (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Rodney Fern (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Milwaukee | PG - Michael Han (fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. SG - Gary Dotts (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brian Davenport (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Malcolm Thurman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. C - Scott Agee (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Butler | Brian Davenport picks off the pass by Jeff Davis | 46-47 |
| 11:09 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee lays it up and in on a nice dish by Michael Han | 46-49 |
| 10:51 | Butler | Gordon Scaife makes the jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Larry Tarter | 48-49 |
| 10:30 | Milwaukee | Brian Davenport clanks a 3 from the left wing | 48-49 |
| 10:29 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee hits the follow up shot | 48-51 |
| 10:06 | Butler | Larry Tarter clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 48-51 |
| 10:04 | Butler | Rodney Fern gets the offensive rebound | 48-51 |
| 09:52 | Butler | Jeff Davis hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-51 |
| 09:50 | Milwaukee | Michael Han gets the rebound | 48-51 |
| 09:38 | Milwaukee | The jump hook by Scott Agee is blocked by Rodney Fern | 48-51 |
| 09:37 | Butler | Jeff Davis snags the defensive board | 48-51 |
| 09:14 | Butler | Gordon Scaife comes up short on the turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Malcolm Thurman - foul #2 on Malcolm Thurman, team foul #4 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Butler | Joseph Gantz (PG), Thomas Hennigan (SF), Charles Buckler (PF), Todd Allen (C) Larry Tarter, Jeff Davis, Richard Marsh, Rodney Fern | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews (PG), Richard Hiner (SG), Ryan O'Brien (SF), Clint Jones (PF), Richard Matteo (C) Michael Han, Gary Dotts, Brian Davenport, Malcolm Thurman, Scott Agee | |
| 09:14 | Butler | Gordon Scaife makes the 1st free throw | 49-51 |
| 09:14 | Butler | Gordon Scaife makes the 2nd free throw | 50-51 |
| 09:06 | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 50-51 |
| 09:04 | Butler | Charles Buckler gets the rebound | 50-51 |
| 08:44 | Butler | Thomas Hennigan's fadeaway is rejected by Richard Matteo | 50-51 |
| 08:42 | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner pulls down the rebound | 50-51 |
| 08:31 | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Charles Buckler - foul #3 on Charles Buckler, team foul #3 | 50-51 |
| Subs | Butler | James Pantoja (SG) Gordon Scaife | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | | |
| 08:31 | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews makes the 1st free throw | 50-52 |
| 08:31 | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews makes the 2nd free throw | 50-53 |
| 08:23 | Butler | Joseph Gantz can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 50-53 |
| 08:21 | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner gets the rebound | 50-53 |
| 07:59 | Milwaukee | Ryan O'Brien's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 50-53 |
| Subs | Butler | Rodney Fern (PF) Charles Buckler | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts (SG) Richard Hiner | |
| 07:45 | Butler | Rodney Fern is denied on a layup by Clint Jones | 50-53 |
| 07:43 | Milwaukee | Clint Jones gets the rebound | 50-53 |
| 07:26 | Milwaukee | Clint Jones clanks a shot from the right wing but the foul's on Todd Allen - foul #1 on Todd Allen, team foul #4 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Butler | Larry Tarter (PG) James Pantoja | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman (PF) Richard Matteo | |
| 07:26 | Milwaukee | Clint Jones makes the 1st free throw | 50-54 |
| 07:26 | Milwaukee | Clint Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 50-55 |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - Larry Tarter (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Gantz (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Hennigan (fresh) PF - Rodney Fern (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Todd Allen (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Milwaukee | PG - Christopher Andrews (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Gary Dotts (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ryan O'Brien (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Malcolm Thurman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. C - Clint Jones (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:01 | Butler | Rodney Fern knocks in the floater in the lane and he's hacked by Malcolm Thurman - foul #3 on Malcolm Thurman, team foul #5 | 52-55 |
| Subs | Butler | Jeff Davis (SF) Thomas Hennigan | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Michael Han (PG), Scott Agee (C) Christopher Andrews, Clint Jones | |
| 07:01 | Butler | Rodney Fern makes the free throw | 53-55 |
| 06:51 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee lays it up and in on a great pass from Gary Dotts | 53-57 |
| 06:35 | Butler | Jeff Davis hits a shot from close range | 55-57 |
| 06:18 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee misses badly on a floater in the lane but the foul's on Todd Allen - foul #2 on Todd Allen, team foul #5 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Butler | Charles Buckler (C) Todd Allen | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | | |
| 06:18 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee makes the 1st free throw | 55-58 |
| 06:18 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee misses the 2nd free throw | 55-58 |
| 06:18 | Butler | Charles Buckler snags the defensive board | 55-58 |
| 05:51 | Butler | The short jumper by Charles Buckler is denied by Malcolm Thurman | 55-58 |
| 05:50 | Butler | Rodney Fern gets the offensive rebound | 55-58 |
| 05:31 | Butler | Joseph Gantz is fouled on the floor by Scott Agee - foul #1 on Scott Agee, team foul #6 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner (SG), Brian Davenport (SF) Gary Dotts, Ryan O'Brien | |
| 05:19 | Butler | Jeff Davis misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 55-58 |
| 05:18 | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner snags the defensive board | 55-58 |
| 04:54 | Milwaukee | Michael Han drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Malcolm Thurman | 55-60 |
| 04:38 | Butler | Jeff Davis's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 55-60 |
| Subs | Butler | James Pantoja (PG), Gordon Scaife (SG), Richard Marsh (PF), Todd Allen (C) Larry Tarter, Joseph Gantz, Rodney Fern, Charles Buckler | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews (PG), Clint Jones (PF) Michael Han, Malcolm Thurman | |
| 04:14 | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner misses badly on a jumper from the right wing | 55-60 |
| 04:13 | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 04:07 | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 55-60 |
| Subs | Butler | Thomas Hennigan (SF) Jeff Davis | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts (SG), Richard Matteo (C) Richard Hiner, Scott Agee | |
| 03:52 | Butler | Richard Matteo steals the ball from Thomas Hennigan | 55-60 |
| 03:36 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts clanks a jump hook near the basket but the foul's on Todd Allen - foul #3 on Todd Allen, team foul #6 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Butler | Larry Tarter (PG) James Pantoja | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Michael Han (PG), Ryan O'Brien (SF), Malcolm Thurman (PF) Christopher Andrews, Brian Davenport, Richard Matteo | |
| 03:36 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts makes the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 03:36 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts makes the 2nd free throw | 55-62 |
| 03:12 | Butler | Richard Marsh hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 55-62 |
| 03:10 | Milwaukee | Clint Jones grabs the board | 55-62 |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - Larry Tarter (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gordon Scaife (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Hennigan (fresh) PF - Richard Marsh (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Todd Allen (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Milwaukee | PG - Michael Han (fresh) 19 pts. 5 ast. SG - Gary Dotts (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Ryan O'Brien (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Malcolm Thurman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Clint Jones (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 02:53 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts double dribbles | 55-62 |
| Subs | Butler | Jeff Davis (SF), Rodney Fern (PF), Charles Buckler (C) Thomas Hennigan, Richard Marsh, Todd Allen | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Scott Agee (C) Clint Jones | |
| 02:50 | Butler | Butler calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-62 |
| Subs | Butler | Richard Marsh (PF), Todd Allen (C) Rodney Fern, Charles Buckler | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Brian Davenport (SF) Ryan O'Brien | |
| 02:32 | Butler | Gordon Scaife can't connect on a fadeaway from the baseline | 55-62 |
| 02:30 | Butler | Richard Marsh can't tip it in | 55-62 |
| 02:28 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee pulls down the rebound | 55-62 |
| 02:09 | Milwaukee | Brian Davenport misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-62 |
| 02:07 | Butler | Gordon Scaife gets the rebound | 55-62 |
| 01:43 | Butler | Gordon Scaife scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Larry Tarter | 57-62 |
| 01:21 | Milwaukee | Brian Davenport makes the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Malcolm Thurman | 57-65 |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Milwaukee | Milwaukee is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:16 | Butler | Larry Tarter drills a driving attempt from the left block | 59-65 |
| 01:01 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee misses the easy layup | 59-65 |
| 00:59 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts tips it in | 59-67 |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Milwaukee | Milwaukee is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:53 | Butler | Gordon Scaife can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 59-67 |
| 00:51 | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman grabs the defensive rebound | 59-67 |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Milwaukee | Milwaukee is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Milwaukee | Larry Tarter is called for the reach on Malcolm Thurman in the backcourt - foul #2 on Larry Tarter, team foul #7 | 59-67 |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Ryan O'Brien (SF) Brian Davenport | |
| 00:50 | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman makes the 1st free throw | 59-68 |
| 00:50 | Milwaukee | Malcolm Thurman makes the 2nd free throw | 59-69 |
| 00:44 | Butler | Todd Allen can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 59-69 |
| 00:43 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts gets the rebound | 59-69 |
| 00:40 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts is hacked by Gordon Scaife in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gordon Scaife, team foul #8 | 59-69 |
| Subs | Butler | Joseph Gantz (PG), James Pantoja (SG), Thomas Hennigan (SF), Rodney Fern (PF), Charles Buckler (C) Larry Tarter, Gordon Scaife, Jeff Davis, Richard Marsh, Todd Allen | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Christopher Andrews (PG), Clint Jones (PF), Richard Matteo (C) Michael Han, Malcolm Thurman, Scott Agee | |
| 00:40 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts makes the 1st free throw | 59-70 |
| 00:40 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts misses the 2nd free throw | 59-70 |
| 00:40 | Butler | Rodney Fern grabs the defensive rebound | 59-70 |
| 00:33 | Butler | Charles Buckler misses short on a jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Richard Matteo - foul #1 on Richard Matteo, team foul #7 | 59-70 |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Richard Hiner (SG) Gary Dotts | |
| 00:33 | Butler | Charles Buckler makes the 1st free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:33 | Butler | Charles Buckler makes the 2nd free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:31 | Milwaukee | Joseph Gantz is called for the reach on Ryan O'Brien in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Gantz, team foul #9 | 61-70 |
| Subs | Butler | Larry Tarter (PG), Gordon Scaife (SG), Jeff Davis (SF), Richard Marsh (PF), Todd Allen (C) Joseph Gantz, James Pantoja, Thomas Hennigan, Rodney Fern, Charles Buckler | |
| Subs | Milwaukee | Michael Han (PG), Gary Dotts (SG), Malcolm Thurman (PF), Scott Agee (C) Christopher Andrews, Richard Hiner, Clint Jones, Richard Matteo | |
| 00:31 | Milwaukee | Ryan O'Brien makes the 1st free throw | 61-71 |
| 00:31 | Milwaukee | Ryan O'Brien makes the 2nd free throw | 61-72 |
| 00:26 | Butler | Todd Allen connects on the runner from the left block set up by Gordon Scaife | 63-72 |
| 00:23 | Milwaukee | Gordon Scaife is called for the reach on Gary Dotts in the backcourt - foul #4 on Gordon Scaife, team foul #10 | 63-72 |
| 00:23 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts makes the 1st free throw | 63-73 |
| 00:23 | Milwaukee | Gary Dotts makes the 2nd free throw | 63-74 |
| 00:17 | Butler | Gordon Scaife can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 63-74 |
| 00:16 | Milwaukee | Scott Agee grabs the board | 63-74 |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Milwaukee | Milwaukee is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Milwaukee | Michael Han runs out the clock | 63-74 |