Overview
- Freshman Stevie Elam stripped Preston Ruedinger in the final seconds, then hit two free throws to seal Milwaukee’s win.
- Gottlieb received a technical foul with 6:58 left while leading by three, which he called unwarranted and asked new commissioner Jill Bodensteiner to explain.
- He contended the decisive strip mirrored an earlier foul on Green Bay, alleging inconsistent application of calls.
- Milwaukee attempted 24 free throws in the second half and made 22, finishing with 37 attempts to Green Bay’s 18.
- The win moved Milwaukee a half-game clear in the race for eighth as Green Bay remained tied for third, and no league response to Gottlieb’s challenge was reported.